This is a scarce knife made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for Rigid circa 1990s. It features a wood handle with brass guard and pommel with a 9.125" stainless steel blade. Measures 14" long overall. 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: |
Rigid RG-33 |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock blemish, original unused factory edge. With tarnish. Handle has a stable crack that appears to be a glue joint (please see last photo). Comes with original Tak Fukuta sheath for this model style. |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1990s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
14 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
9.125" long |
|
Handle: |
Wood |
| Additional Notes: |
Pictures are of actual knife you will receive |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
Right Handed |
