This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1950s. It features stainless steel blades and synthetic handle, measuring 3.37" closed. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai. After Seizo's passing, several vintage old stock models were found at his warehouse. This is one of these rare finds.
| Brand/Model: |
Yasuo Imai Prototype |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage original factory edge with handling wear/tarnish/rust. Small blade is a hard open and close. Neither blades have snap. They need to be closed manually. |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1950s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
3.37 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless steel |
| Blade Length: |
2.5" long |
|
Handle: |
Stainless Steel |
| Additional Notes: |
Nice vintage find |
| Knife Type: |
Folding Knife |
| Number of Blades: |
2 |
| Lock Type: |
Slipjoint |
| Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
