This is a scarce knife made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for A.G. Russell circa 2004. 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 2004 |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Original factory edge, with light handling wear. Has minor blemish next to handle rivet on front side and small blemish/dimple in blade on back side flat. Sheath is by Ontario and not original but is excellent quality and works well. |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 2004 |
|
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 |
