This is a scarce knife made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for A.G. Russell circa 2000. It features an ebony handle with nickel silver guard and 7.125" AUS-8 stainless steel blade. Measures 12.25" long overall. 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: |
A.G. Russell 2000 |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Original factory edge, with light handling wear/staining/tarnish. Sheath is by Ontario and not original but is excellent quality and works well. |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 2000 |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
12.25 " long |
| Blade Material: |
AUS-8 |
| Blade Length: |
7.125" long |
|
Handle: |
Ebony |
| Additional Notes: |
Comes with nylon sheath |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
Right handed |
