This is an original vintage camo butterfly knife, made by Tak Fukuta circa 1980s in Seki, Japan for Winchester. Highly collectible. 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.
| Brand/Model: |
Winchester Balisong |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock, unused. With light handling wear. |
| Year Produced: |
Made circa 1980s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
Handle measures 4.62 " long |
| Blade Material: |
440 Stainless |
| Blade Length: |
Sharpened section measures 3.375" long |
|
Handle: |
Green Stainless scales with hand painted camo pattern |
| Additional Notes: |
Scarce vintage knife |
| 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 |
