Yasuo Imai

Vintage 1950s Yasuo Imai Seki Japan Red Matador 4.25" Automatic Folding Knife

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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 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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SKU:
P-30
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