Vintage Sharp 380 Tak Fukuta Seki Japan Folding Pocket Knife
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Description
This is a nice vintage Sharp brand pocket knife. Sharp brand was made for Kmart circa 1980s. 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 these rare finds.
Specs
Brand/Model: |
Sharp 380 |
Made in: |
Japan |
Condition: |
Vintage original factory edge with with light handling wear and tarnish on bolsters. The main blade is rough on opening, feels grainy. Small blades are nice. |
Year Produced: |
circa 1980s |
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
3.25 " long |
Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
Blade Length: |
2.5" long |
Handle: |
Synthetic |
Additional Notes: |
Comes with box |
Knife Type: |
Folding Knife |
Number of Blades: |
3 |
Lock Type: |
Slipjoint |
Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
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Additional Info
- SKU:
- SHRP-1
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout