Vintage 1950s Yasuo Imai Seki Japan Red Matador 4.25" Automatic Folding Knife
- SKU:
- P-30
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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 Prototype |
Made in: |
Japan |
Condition: |
Vintage original factory edge with handling wear/rust/staining. Pins slightly stick out. Spacing between epoxy and bolsters. May not open all the way by itself. Cracks visible in handle. |
Year Produced: |
circa 1950s |
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
4.25 " long |
Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
Blade Length: |
3.12" long |
Handle: |
Synthetic |
Additional Notes: |
By purchasing Buyer agrees to Terms |
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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Additional Info
- SKU:
- P-30
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout