This is a partially completed Colt CT7 blade, made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for Colt circa 1980s. It features a mirror polished stainless steel blade with guthook. Blade only, no guard (groove on top edge of blade was intended for placement of bolster at first fingergroove). 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.
| Brand/Model: |
Colt CT7 Knife Blank |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock unfinished blade blank, may have light handling wear, never sharpened. Blade is hardened/tempered |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1980s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
10.125 " long |
| Blade Material: |
AUS-8 |
| Blade Length: |
5" long |
|
Handle: |
Full tang design |
| Additional Notes: |
Stock photos; all are in similar condition |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
