This is a scarce vintage hunting knife made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan circa early 1980s for Parker. It features a Smooth bone handle with brass bolsters and stainless steel blade marked "Buck Skinner". Knife only, no sheath. Tak Fukuta was the first Japanese member of the American Kife 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: |
Parker hunting knife |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock with blemish, unused original factory edge with aging/tarnish. Handle has crack and rivet may be slightly loose and move in and out (mainly front rivet). Knife only, no sheath |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1980s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
7.5 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless steel |
| Blade Length: |
3.12" long |
|
Handle: |
Bone (cow) with Brass bolsters |
| Additional Notes: |
Knife only, no box or sheath |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
right-handed |
