A.G.A. CAMPOLIN Black Widow Buffalo Horn - Mother of Pearl Lux
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Product detailed description
The A.G.A. Campolin Black Widow automatic switchblade showcases the traditional knife-making heritage of Maniago, Italy, one of Europe's most renowned centers for knife production. This model follows the classic Italian stiletto design, handcrafted using time-honored manufacturing techniques while incorporating modern materials and precise craftsmanship. The Black Widow combines collector appeal, traditional artisan workmanship, and a reliable automatic opening mechanism.
The blade is crafted from 440C stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance, good hardness, and long-lasting edge retention. This steel has earned an outstanding reputation in premium folding knives thanks to its balanced combination of wear resistance and ease of maintenance. The mirror-polished finish highlights the clean lines of the blade while emphasizing the timeless elegance of the traditional Italian stiletto. Its bayonet-style blade profile, featuring a pronounced central ridge, provides excellent rigidity and the distinctive geometry that has become an icon of classic Italian automatic knives. 440C steel remains one of the most trusted materials for premium automatic knives intended for both everyday use and serious collections.
The knife employs a traditional lever-release automatic mechanism. After disengaging the safety lock and pressing the operating lever, the blade deploys instantly under the force of a powerful spring. The square release button with its integrated safety lock reflects the classic construction of historic Italian switchblades while ensuring safe everyday carry. Internal components, the spring, and the liners are individually hand-finished with files, preserving the long-standing traditions of automatic knife production in Maniago. These hand-fitted mechanical components are among the defining characteristics of genuine A.G.A. Campolin knives.
The distinctive Maltese cross-shaped guard is manufactured from a corrosion-resistant nickel alloy together with the other metal components. The handle is crafted from genuine Buffalo Horn, whose natural grain and color variations ensure that every knife is completely unique. Elegant Mother of Pearl inlays further enhance the luxurious appearance and collector value of the knife. The use of natural materials guarantees that no two Black Widow knives are exactly alike.
Every knife is individually handcrafted, giving each piece its own character and authenticity associated with traditional Italian knife making. The knife is supplied with an A.G.A. Campolin leather sheath and a certificate of authenticity confirming its origin. The A.G.A. Campolin Black Widow is designed for collectors and enthusiasts seeking an authentic Italian automatic knife that combines historic design, premium materials, and exceptional handmade craftsmanship.
Specifications
Overall length: 28 cm
Blade length: 12.5 cm
Blade thickness: 5 mm
Weight: 280 g
Blade material: 440C stainless steel
Handle material: Buffalo Horn, Mother of Pearl
Made in Italy
Additional parameters
| Category: | OTF - Speed Assist |
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| Blade material: | stainless PLUS |
| Blade length: | 10 to 15 cm |
| Handle material: | antler, Pearl |
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Angelo Campolin Sr. was born in 1923 in Maniago, Italy. Before the Second World War, he perfected his knife-making skills and at this time he produced his first switchblades. After the war, in 1947, he founded his company and produced 30 knives with the "Angelo Campolin" label. Although it was quite far away, he used to cycle to Venice to sell them. After a few years he established a partnership with Mauro Mario, who made knives for the American market for many American importers, including Rosco, C.G. Cutlery, B. Svoboda, C.C.C Cutlery and others. Also, tourists in Venice and Trieste went crazy for this ugly toy! Angelo made instruments in 38 cm and 45 cm sizes. At first they were stilettos with a picklock and later they were redesigned in the style of a revolving bolster. Campolin were the only factory to produce this size in the post-war period. Other sizes were and are made by other manufacturers. In the 1960's they began to introduce other mechanisms including the lock back style. These were first used on switchblade hunting knives and then on some stilettos. It became the most popular release mechanism for locking hunting knives.
In the 1970s, Angelo's son Gianni started working for the company and they specialized in closing hunting knives and also in handheld closing stilettos for the Robert Klaas company in Solingen, Germany with the brand Kissing Cranes. This was the beginning of Falcon Knives, which is still in business today. In 1999, Angelo Jr. started working for the company at the age of 21. He went to the United States for the first time to a knife show in Oregon, where he brought back many quality Falcon closing knives. He also had a love for switchblades and from this show and through the internet he established relationships and friendships with many American collectors. He opened his own business specializing in automatic knives. Some were made by Angelo Sr. and some by other Maniago craftsmen under exclusive contracts. This is how his company, called AKC (Automatic Knives Creations, or Angelo Knives Campolin) was formed.
In 2002, American switchblade collectors Dan Fuller, Brad West and Tim Zinser visited Maniago and enjoyed a few glasses of wine with Angelo Jr. and Gianni at the bar. They discussed a new name for some knife projects they wanted to pursue. It was Brad West who suggested that the brand name of the tang be AGA, for Angelo, Gianni, Angelo, which would represent three generations in knife making. The Campolinos liked it and it stuck. In the beginning it was just a few pieces, but it has grown to the point that there are now 12 models and different scale variations. The goal was to offer quality switchblade knives using old techniques and traditions. Being a collector himself, Angelo Jr. knows what others like.
| Manufacturing company : | A.G.A. CAMPOLIN (Itálie/Rakousko) |
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