Yasuo Imai

Vintage Yasuo Imai Prototype Seki Japan P-547 Red Fish 5" Folding Pocket Knife

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Description

Description

This is a vintage Japanese crafted pocket knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai, circa 1950s. It measures 5" long closed and features a synthetic handle in a fish design and a stainless steel blade. The end of the tail is missing on one side and the handle pulls away from the liner. There are cracks around the pin on the other side. Side to side movement and doesn't snap shut. Rust and tarnish on the liner. 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.


Specs

Brand/Model:

Yasuo Imai Prototype

Made in:

Japan

Condition:

Vintage original factory edge with handling wear. See description for more details.

Year Produced:

circa 1950s

Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length:

5 " long

Blade Material:

Stainless Steel

Blade Length:

3.75" long

Handle:

Synthetic

Additional Notes:

Great Vintage Knife

Knife Type:

Folding Knife

Number of Blades:

1

Lock Type:

Slipjoint

Opening Mechanism:

Manual

Dexterity:

Ambidextrous

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SKU:
P-4
Shipping:
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