Seizo Imai

Olé! Here's a bit of matador history in a vintage Japanese-crafted pocket knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai, circa 1950s. It measures 4" long closed and features a synthetic handle with a matador design and a stainless-steel blade. Yasuo was the...

This is a set of thumb studs made in Seki, Japan by Seizo Imai for his custom knives. The dimensions of the outer portion of one side is 0.196 x 0.25". The center diameter is tapered from 0.155" to 0.45". It would work for a blade about .148 to .195"...

This is a set of thumb studs made in Seki, Japan by Seizo Imai for the Blackjack Mamba and his custom knives. The dimensions of the outer portion of one side is 0.239 x 0.158". The center diameter measures approximately 0.155". It would work for a blade...

This is a vintage knife made in Seki, Japan by Seizo Imai for Whitby circa 1970s. It features a hardwood handle with nickel silver bolsters. Comes in Explorer box. Seizo Imai was one Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen and most famous knifemakers of the...

This is a vintage knife made in Seki, Japan by Seizo Imai for Whitby circa 1970s. It features a hardwood handle with nickel silver bolsters. Comes in Explorer box. Seizo Imai was one Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen and most famous knifemakers of the...

This vintage folding pocket knife was made for Ru-Ko, in Seki, Japan by Seizo Imai, circa 1970s. It features wood handles and has stainless steel blades, measuring 3.75" when closed. Comes in Explorer box from same era...

This is the lanyard ring part from Seizo Imai's "Imax" Survival knife. It also fits the Buck 184 Buckmaster. Back in the day, Imai made the best quality Japanese made Buckmaster style knives for Explorer and Parker. Measures 0.19" thick x 0.963" in...

This is the original Hoffman designed Rescue 911 knife, made in Seki, Japan by Seizo Imai circa 1980s. Favored by law enforcement, paramedics, corrections departments, it is the safest and fastest method for cutting seat belts or harnesses and clothing,...

This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1950s. Blade is stainless steel while the handle is synthetic with mermaid designs, measuring 5.62" closed. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai...

This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1950s. Blade is stainless steel while the handle is synthetic, measuring 5.62" closed. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai. After Seizo's...

This is a vintage Parker folding knife made in Seki, Japan circa 1978-82 by Seizo Imai. Original factory edge. Blade is 440 Stainless steel, measures 2.87" when closed. Specs Brand/Model: Parker Brothers knife Made...

This is a vintage Japanese prototype pocket knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai for Valor, circa 1960s. It measures 4.25" long closed and features a synthetic handle and a stainless steel blade. Specs Brand/Model: Valor #15506...

This is a great Seki made El Patio Ranch knife with brass handle featuring horse scene, made circa 1980s. Original factory edge. Blade is 440 Stainless steel, measures 3" when closed. Specs Brand/Model: Parker El Patio...

This is a great vintage Japanese knife with a metal handle with nice patina featuring a horse scene, made circa 1980s by Seizo Imai. This is the same knife he made for Parker and El Patio Ranch, but this one has a twin bird logo. Original factory edge...

This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1960s. Blades are stainless steel while the handle is synthetic, measuring 3.62" closed. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai. After Seizo's...

This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1960s. Blades are stainless steel while the handle is synthetic, measuring 3.62" closed. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai. After Seizo's...

This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1960s. Blades are stainless steel while the handle is synthetic, measuring 3.5" closed. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai. After Seizo's...

This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1950s. Blade is stainless steel while the handle is synthetic, measuring 5.62" closed. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai. After Seizo's...

This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1950s. Featuring stainless steel blades and synthetic handle, it measures 2.75" closed. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai. After Seizo's...

This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1950s. Featuring a stainless steel blade and synthetic handle, it measures 3" closed. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai. After Seizo's...

This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1950s. Featuring stainless steel blades and synthetic handle, it measures 3.12" closed. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai. After Seizo's...

This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1950s. Blades are stainless steel while the handle is synthetic, measuring 3.25" closed. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai. After Seizo's...

This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1950s. Blade is stainless steel while the handle is synthetic, measuring 2.75" closed. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai. After Seizo's...

This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1950s. Blades are stainless steel while the handle is jigged Synthetic, measuring 3.75" closed. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai. After...