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Our Price: $350.00
Rare French Made Le Superoto Front Opener w/ Stabilizer Switch
[LE-ROTO1]
Rare
Vintage
(60-70's era)
Front Opener from France
"
The Le Superoto"
Unique among front openers the
"Le Superoto"
features a unique
"stabilizer switch"
which when the blade is open, allows the user to lock the blade down by pushing the lever forward, so there is absolutely no blade movement at all; (even without the stabilizer switch it locks up nicely).
It is a very lightweight piece constructed of composition handles (plastic) with aluminum trim on the sides, and has a rattle when closed, however don't let the lightweight construction fool you, this is a well thought out, complex front opener
.
The 3 3/4" stainless blade, (which is very sharp and features 440 Series Stainless), is mirror polished with a slight "swedge" on the top edge. Bottom bolster is a gray finished composition with some letters and numbering on it ; (normally this is chromed plastic). Blade is etched in script:
"Le Superoto".
Early production piece from the 60's-70's no longer manufactured. Measures 4 3/4" closed. Positive fast action. It is the only model that features the unique
"stabilizer switch".
Extremely clever mechanism never repeated in any other front opening knife; (that we know of).
Rare piece in
very good+ condition
.
Mechanically Excellent.
Note that after repeated openings a line will form on the top side of the blade running through the blade etching. (This is normal and due to the opening mechanism). This piece has some scuff marks on the bottom bolster which seems to be the norm for this model. A must for your front opening collection! Includes a custom zippered storage pouch. Priced to sell.
Overall Length:
8 3/4"
Blade Length:
3 3/4"
Blade Material:
Stainless
Handle Material:
Black Composition
Lock Type:
Slide Lock w/Stabilizer Switch
Bolster(s):
Gray Composition (Plastic)
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