Vintage 1980s Dragon-lock 11-475 Tak Fukuta Seki Japan Stainless 4.5" Folding Balisong Butterfly Knife (Tight)
- SKU:
- DRA-475
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Description
This is an original vintage butterfly knife, made by Tak Fukuta circa 1980s in Seki, Japan for Dragon-Lock. It features a stainless steel blade, stainless handle with brass liner and latch. Knife only, no box. Extremely difficult to find today.
Tak Fukuta was the first Japanese member of the American Knife Maker's Guild, and apprentice to Bob Loveless. He hand crafted fine quality knives that impressed his mentor. Over the years, his factory in Seki, Japan also produced knives for Parker, Valor, Gutmann, Explorer, Frost, and Browning among others.
Specs
| Brand/Model: |
Dragon-Lock 11-475 |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock, unused original factory edge. With light handling wear/ageing. Blade is tight and difficult to open, looks like it may have had an attempted rivet adjustment. |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1980s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
Handle measures 4.5 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
Sharpened section measures 3.875" long |
|
Handle: |
Stainless with brass liners |
| Additional Notes: |
Stock photos |
| Knife Type: |
Folding knife |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: |
Latch |
| Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
| Additional Terms: |
Buyer agrees to Automatic Knife Ordering Agreement |
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Additional Info
- SKU:
- DRA-475
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout