Personally owned and used silver decorative monogrammed knife belonging to legendary organized crime figure Meyer Lansky. The knife is engraved with the monogram "L" within a framed cartouche at the base. Measuring 9.25" x 0.75", it is in very good condition, with some signs of scattered wear, including an aged patina and light surface wear. Accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Meyer Lansky's grandson, Gary Rapoport, affirming that the knife was owned and cherished by Lansky before passing through the family by descent. The certificate is additionally signed by historical experts John Reznikoff and Luke Pascal. Also accompanied by a copy photograph depicting the Lansky family gathered around the dinner table, with the family's silverware visible. Meyer Lansky was one of the principal architects of organized crime in twentieth-century America, credited with helping establish the National Crime Syndicate while serving as both its financial strategist and a mediator among New York's ethnically diverse criminal organizations. Closely associated with underworld figures including Charles "Lucky" Luciano, Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, and Frank Costello, Lansky became one of the most influential and enigmatic figures in the history of organized crime. His activities extended beyond the underworld, including cooperation with the U.S. government during World War II through Operation Underworld, an initiative aimed at protecting American ports from Axis sabotage. Personally owned artifacts from Lansky are seldom encountered on the market, making this a compelling relic connected to one of the most significant and controversial figures in American criminal history.