This is a vintage Rostfrei "Earl" sized folding hunter, manufactured circa 1980s in Seki, Japan by Seizo Imai for Herbertz for retail in Germany. Made with outstanding quality like you would expect, it is a similar design to the Puma Earl from that period. It measures 3.5" closed and features a gray micarta handle with stainless steel blade. Blade has a excellent action and tight lockup. A scarce recent find from knife distributor warehouse.
| Brand/Model: |
Rostfrei Folding Knife |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock, unused original factory edge, with light handling wear/signs of aging. |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1980s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
3.5 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
2.31" long |
|
Handle: |
Micarta |
| Additional Notes: |
Vintage Knife |
| Knife Type: |
Folding Knife |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: |
Lockback |
| Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
