This knife blade blank was made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for United Cutlery circa 1980s. It features a etched blade with a deer scene. 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.