This knife blade blank was made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for United circa 1980s. It features a chipflint finished blade. Ready for you to complete a custom knife. 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. After his passing, several vintage old stock models were found at his warehouse. This knife is one of these rare finds.
| Brand/Model: |
United Blade kit |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage unfinished blade blank with handling wear/aging/staining. Comes with bolster and black fiber spacer. Blade is heat treated and sharpened. |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1980s |
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Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
5 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
3.6" long |
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Handle: |
Hidden tang design |
| Additional Notes: |
Great for custom project |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
