This is a vintage Japanese prototype pocket knife made in Seki, Japan by Yasuo Imai for Valor, circa 1960s. It measures 4.25" long closed and features a synthetic handle and a stainless steel blade.
Specs
| Brand/Model: |
Valor #15506 Prototype |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage original factory edge with handling wear, tarnish, rust. Pins slightly stick out. Rust along liner. Really tight lock up and hard to close. |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1960s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
4.25 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
3.5" long |
|
Handle: |
Metal |
| Additional Notes: |
Nice vintage knife |
| Knife Type: |
Folding Knife |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: |
Lockback |
| Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |