This Ralph Selvidio auto is the latest knife to be made by this world reknowed maker. Ralph's knives are considered by most serious knife collectors and other makers to possess the best hand crafted mechanism ever conceived for an automatic knife. Is it still a switchblade? It is a challenge finding verbal equivalents for the wealth of artistic and physical experiences this knife will yield for it's owner. Each one of Ralph's knives fulfil his vision for the form and Aesthetic Structure that particular knife's purpose of distinction requires. This knife is in pure Selvidio style. The pearl handles are in the form of deep rolling waves. The filework is not an embellishment it is another crucial element that is part of the knife's visual form. I am very proud to tell you that I am one of two dealers in the world that works with Ralph. It is a thrill that I am happy to take part in. I might add that Ralph usually does not take orders. He does not make that many knives. You will find Ralph Selvidio's knives here. When you find one, I suggest you buy it. After all if switchblades are fun, then Ralph's are a full blown party. This knife is one of the specially priced knives, THE CUSTOM KNIFE.COM is making available to celebrate our opening.