This is a scarce knife made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for Rigid circa 1990s. It features a wood handle with brass guard/bolsters 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: |
Rigid RG46 Bear Paw |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Original factory edge, with light handling wear/staining/tarnish. Sheath is not original but works well. |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1990s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
12.25 " long |
| Blade Material: |
AUS-8 |
| Blade Length: |
7.125" long |
|
Handle: |
Wood |
| Additional Notes: |
Comes with nylon sheath |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
Right handed |
