An elegantly designed mini tanto, this knife has classic Japanese lines. It was made circa 1980s in Seki, Japan by Tak Fukuta for Explorer. 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 knife is one of these rare finds.
| Brand/Model: |
Explorer 21-159 |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock with original unused factory edge. With blemish, light handling wear, tarnish. |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1980s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
6.2 " long |
| Blade Material: |
440 stainless |
| Blade Length: |
3.1" long |
|
Handle: |
Hardwood and nickel silver guard |
| Additional Notes: |
This is a great quality knife and has a similar feel to the original Cold Steel Seki made Tanto |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
Right Handed |
