This is a stunning Browning presentation knife made in Seki, Japan by Tak Fukuta circa 2000. It features a Rosewood handle and brass surround over the tang. The blade is mirror polished AUS-8 steel and it comes with a basketweave leather sheath. 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 is one of those rare finds.
| Brand/Model: |
Browning 376 |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock, original unused factory edge. Small dots on blade that appear to be staining. scratch on bottom edge of guard area on the back side of blade. |
| Year Produced: |
circa 2000 |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
7 " long |
| Blade Material: |
AUS-8 Steel |
| Blade Length: |
3" long |
|
Handle: |
Rosewood |
| Additional Notes: |
Comes with Leather Sheath |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
Right Handed |
