Yasuo Imai

Vintage 1950's Yasuo Imai Automatic Seki Japan Green Matador 4.25" Auto Folding Knife

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P-29-B
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Description

Description

This is a vintage Japanese crafted pocket knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai, circa 1950s. It measures 4.25" long closed and features a synthetic handle with a matador design and a stainless steel blade. 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.


Specs

Brand/Model:

Yasuo Imai Automatic

Made in:

Japan

Condition:

Vintage old stock with defect - the blade locks shut properly, but it does not lock in the open position (functioning as if a slipjoint). the spring may not open the blade all the way by itself. Original unused factory edge with light handling wear/aging. May have rust.

Year Produced:

circa 1950s

Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length:

4.25 " long

Blade Material:

Stainless Steel

Blade Length:

3" long

Handle:

Synthetic

Knife Type:

Folding Knife

Number of Blades:

1

Lock Type:

Lockback

Opening Mechanism:

Automatic

Dexterity:

Ambidextrous

Additional Terms:

Buyer agrees to Automatic Knife Ordering Agreement

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SKU:
P-29-B
Shipping:
Calculated at Checkout