This fantastic knife was produced by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for Rigid circa 1980s. One of his most popular Rigid designs, this is a fighting bowie and the blade is just under 1/4" thick. It measures 12" long overall and the blade measures 7.5" long. Tak Fukuta was the first Japanese member of the American Kife 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: |
Rigid RG-45 |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Original unused factory edge, with light handling wear/tarnish/staining. Sheath is not original but works well. |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1980s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
12 " long |
| Blade Material: |
440 stainless; original factory edge |
| Blade Length: |
7.5" long |
|
Handle: |
Wood with nickel silver guard |
| Additional Notes: |
Comes with sheath (not original but works) |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
Right Handed |
