Description
This stunning ornate folder was made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for Parker circa 1980s. It has stainless steel blades and smooth bone handle. 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: |
Parker Virginia Folder
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Made in: |
Japan
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Condition: |
Vintage original factory edge with light handling wear/tarnish. Comes with box.
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Year Produced: |
Circa 1980s
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Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length:
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6.12 " long
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Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel
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Blade Length: |
4.62" long
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Handle:
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Bone (cow)
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Additional Notes: |
Comes in box
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Knife Type: |
Folding Knife
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Number of Blades: |
2
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Lock Type: |
Slipjoint
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Opening Mechanism: |
Manual
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Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous
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