This vintage Katana letter opener made in Japan circa 1960s-70s, likely in Seki City. It features a wood sheath with gold tone metal overlays and gold metal parts on handle. Blade has a dragon marking and has a simulated hamon along the blade edge. Acquired from a closed distributor in Seki, Japan who had many factory sample prototypes.
| Brand/Model: |
Japan Mini Katana |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
This is a vintage factory sample prototype of katana letter openers manufactured in Japan. Has some handling wear/aging. The sheath is wood and has shrunk over time causing the 4 fold overlay parts to move - could be glued in place. |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1960s-70s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
7.5 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
4.5" long |
|
Handle: |
Cord wrapper |
| Additional Notes: |
Comes in box |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
