Vintage 1950s Yasuo Imai Prototype Seki Japan Blue Fish 5" Folding Pocket Knife
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- P-3
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Description
This is a vintage Japanese crafted pocket knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai, circa 1950s. It measures 5" long closed and features a synthetic handle in a fish 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 Prototype Fish knife |
Made in: |
Japan |
Condition: |
Vintage original factory edge with handling wear. The tail has a crack in the handle on either side. The liner is slightly bowed out at the head of the fish causing slight side to side blade movement. |
Year Produced: |
circa 1950s |
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
5 " long |
Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
Blade Length: |
3.75" long |
Handle: |
Synthetic |
Additional Notes: |
Great Vintage Knife |
Knife Type: |
Folding Knife |
Number of Blades: |
1 |
Lock Type: |
Slipjoint |
Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
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Additional Info
- SKU:
- P-3
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout