Frank Beltrame 11" Swing Guard Italian Stiletto – Lockback | Blue Platan Burl Handle | Dolphins Maniago

This 11" Italian stiletto blends bold design and refined detail, handcrafted by the renowned Frank Beltrame in collaboration with Dolphins Knives of Maniago, Italy. This model features the timeless swing guard build with a distinctive stabilized Blue Platan Burl wood handle, offering a rippled pattern and cool-toned elegance you won’t find anywhere else.

Its 4.5" bayonet-style blade is forged from 420 stainless steel and deploys with a satisfying snap using the traditional push-button mechanism. The folding cross guard swings out on deployment, locking into place for classic Italian style and hand protection. A lockback mechanism secures the blade during use and offers manual closure—preferred by many collectors and traditionalists.

With Frank Beltrame’s recent retirement, pieces like this represent not only premium Italian craftsmanship, but also a fast-fading era of heritage knife making.

Specifications:

• Overall Length: 11 inches (28 cm)
• Blade Length: 4.5 inches
• Handle Length: 6 inches
• Blade Style: Bayonet
• Blade Steel: 420 Stainless
• Handle Material: Stabilized Blue Platan Burl Wood
• Bolsters: Nickel Silver
• Liners & Rivets: Brass
• Guard Style: Swing Guard (Folding)
• Lock Release: Lockback
• Action: Automatic (Push-Button Deployment)
• Maker: Frank Beltrame / Dolphins
• Country of Origin: Maniago, Italy