This is a manual action knife and is not an automatic. The Button is for decoration only and does nothing. The blade opens manually using the thumbnail pull. This is a vintage Japanese crafted pocket knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai, circa 1950s. It measures 3" long closed and features a synthetic handle and a stainless 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.
| Brand/Model: |
Yasuo Imai Prototype |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage original factory edge with handling wear, light tarnish. |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1950s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
3 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
2.37" long |
|
Handle: |
Synthetic |
| Additional Notes: |
Nice vintage knife |
| Knife Type: |
Folding Knife |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: |
Lockback |
| Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
