This is a scarce vintage hunting knife made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan circa early 1980s for Parker. It features a hardwood handle with brass bolsters and stainless steel blade marked "Buck Skinner". 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. Knife only, no sheath. One knife per sale, others shown as example only.
| Brand/Model: |
Parker hunting knife |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock, unused with tarnish/aging. Slight gap between handle and metal. Blade may be unevenly sharpened and needing resharpened. Faded words on blade and tang stamp is worn. |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1980s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
7.5 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless steel |
| Blade Length: |
3.12" long |
|
Handle: |
Hardwood with Brass bolsters |
| Additional Notes: |
Knife only, no sheath or box |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: | |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
| CA Prop 65 Warning: |
|
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - 