This stunning mirror polished knife blade blank was made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for Rigid circa 1980s. It measures 12" long overall and the blade measures 9.25" long and is a beefy 7/32" thick. Sale is for blade only. 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. Sock photos, all are in similar condition. After his passing, several vintage old stock models were found at his warehouse. This knife is one of these rare finds.
| Brand/Model: |
Rigid RG-62 Blade |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock unfinished blade blank. Blade has never been sharpened. |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1980s |
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Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
12 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
9.25" long |
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Handle: |
Hidden tang design |
| Additional Notes: |
Photos show the actual blade you will receive |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
