Seizo Imai Seki Japan 7" Loveless Style ATS-34 Fixed Blade Knife Making Blank
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Description
This is an original unfinished rough ground knife blade blank by Seizo Imai in Seki, Japan circa early 2000s. This blade has been heat treated/hardened. Based on Loveless's popular "City Knife", it is made of ATS-34 and is hollow ground with tapered tang. Overall length is 7" and the blade is 3.375" long. The tang is notched for a 3/16" thick guard (not included). Blade can be shaped and buffed according to your taste. Stock photos; all are in similar condition. Last picture shows a similar damascus blade as completed by Imai (not included, for example only). During the latter part of his life, Imai focused on creating stunning Loveless style knives, and also sold them as knifemaking kits. This blade is the last you will find in this style from this master knifemaker. Seizo Imai was one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen and most famous knifemakers of the modern era. His collaboration with Parker spanned nearly two decades. He also made knives for Frost, Browning, Explorer, Compass, Condor, and many others, including his own brands Imax and Seizo Imai. His custom Loveless style knives are works of art. After his passing, several vintage old stock models were found at his warehouse. This is one of these rare finds. It is unmarked since he would engrave his name on the blade after finishing as seen in our other listings of his custom knives.
Specs
Brand/Model: |
Seizo Imai "City Knife" blade blank |
Made in: |
Japan |
Condition: |
Unused old stock, unfinished blade blank. Guard not included. This blade has been heat treated/hardened. |
Year Produced: |
circa early 2000s |
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
7 " long |
Blade Material: |
ATS-34 |
Blade Length: |
3.375" long |
Handle: |
Tapered Tang |
Additional Notes: |
Guard not included |
Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
Number of Blades: | |
Lock Type: | |
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Additional Info
- SKU:
- IMBLD-CIT-A
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