Vintage Open Road Technicraft Yasuo Imai Red Seki Japan 4" Folding Pocket Knife
- SKU:
- P-56
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Description
This is a vintage Japanese crafted pocket knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai, circa 1950s. This is a factory sample with production model sticker on it. It measures 4" long closed and features a blue plastic handle and a steel blade. Yasuo was the father to one of Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen, Seizo Imai. After Seizo's passing, several vintage old stock models were found at his warehouse. This is one of these rare finds.
Specs
Brand/Model: |
Yasuo Imai Prototype |
Made in: |
Japan |
Condition: |
Vintage original factory edge with rust and staining. The plastic handle has been ground down on the front. The blade is very tight and a little hard to open/close past the half way point. |
Year Produced: |
circa 1950s |
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
4 " long |
Blade Material: |
Stainless steel |
Blade Length: |
3" long |
Handle: |
Plastic |
Additional Notes: |
Vintage Folding Knife |
Knife Type: |
Folding knife |
Number of Blades: |
1 |
Lock Type: |
Slipjoint |
Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
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Additional Info
- SKU:
- P-56
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout