This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai circa 1960s. It features stainless steel blades and jigged bone (cow) handle, measuring 3.75" closed. 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 Gesco Prototype |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage original factory but rough sharpening with handling wear/staining and hardened lacquer on blades and handle. Main blade opens and closes with weak snap |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1960s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
3.75 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless steel |
| Blade Length: |
3" long |
|
Handle: |
Stainless Steel |
| Additional Notes: |
Nice vintage find |
| Knife Type: |
Folding Knife |
| Number of Blades: |
2 |
| Lock Type: |
Slipjoint |
| Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
