Description
This is a ornate unmarked Parker prototype bowie made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for Parker circa 1980s. It has a stainless steel blade and stag handle. Measures 12" long overall and has a 7.25" long 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 knife is one of these rare finds.
Specs
Brand/Model: |
Tak Fukuta prototype |
Made in: |
Japan |
Condition: |
Original factory edge, light handling wear/staining, blade was never sharpened |
Year Produced: |
Circa 1980s |
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
12 " long |
Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
Blade Length: |
7.25" long |
Handle: |
Stag |
Additional Notes: |
Nice vintage hunter |
Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
Number of Blades: |
1 |
Lock Type: | |
Opening Mechanism: | |
Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
CA Prop 65 Warning: |
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Additional Info
- SKU:
- EP-F233
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout