Vintage 80s Frost Cutlery Seizo Imai Seki Japan 5" Folding Hunter Lockback Knife
- SKU:
- FRS-76
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- Calculated at Checkout
Description
This is a vintage factory sample prototype folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Seizo Imai circa 1980s for Frost Cutlery. Comes in sheath. It still has the factory sample sticker on it. Seizo Imai was one Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen and most famous knifemakers of the modern era. His collaboration with Parker spanned nearly two decades. He made knives for Parker, Frost, Browning, Explorer, Compass, Condor, and many others, including his own brands Imax and Seizo Imai. His custom Loveless style knives are works of art. After his passing, several vintage old stock models were found at his warehouse. This is one of these rare finds.
Specs
Brand/Model: |
Frost Bear Claw |
Made in: |
Japan |
Condition: |
Vintage original factory edge with handling wear/tarnish/aging. Weak snap closing. Comes in sheath. |
Year Produced: |
Circa 1980s |
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
5 " long |
Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
Blade Length: |
3.75" long |
Handle: |
Jigged bone (cow) |
Additional Notes: |
Comes with sheath |
Knife Type: |
Folding Knife |
Number of Blades: |
1 |
Lock Type: |
Lockback |
Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
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Additional Info
- SKU:
- FRS-76
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout