Vintage 1980s Frost Cutlery Black Bear Bowie Tak Fukuta Seki Japan Fixed Knife
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- FR-BW
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Description
This is a cool vintage knife made in Seki, Japan by Tak Fukuta for Frost, circa 1980s. It features a wood handle and stainless steel blade. 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. After his passing, several vintage old stock models were found at his warehouse. This is one of these rare finds.
Specs
Brand/Model: |
Frost Black Bear Bowie |
Made in: |
Japan |
Condition: |
Vintage old stock sample with a gappy joint in handle, unused original factory edge, light handling wear and staining. Comes with Marbles sheath that is a bit tight but works. |
Year Produced: |
1980s |
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
14.375 " long |
Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
Blade Length: |
8.5" long |
Handle: |
Wood |
Additional Notes: |
Comes with sheath |
Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
Number of Blades: |
1 |
Lock Type: | |
Opening Mechanism: | |
Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
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Additional Info
- SKU:
- FR-BW
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout