Frost/Parker

Vtg '70s Frost Tak Fukuta Proto-2 (CAM III) Seki Japan Fixed Blade Hunting Knife

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Description

Description

This is a very well designed hunting knife made in Seki, Japan circa late 1970s-1980s by Tak Fukuta. This is a sample made for Frost based on the Cam III of the same design and also produced for Rigid, but it is also co-stamped with Tak Fukuta's tang stamp. It features an AUS-8 stainless steel blade and micarta handle. It has a tapered tang with red paper spacers and has nickel silver bolsters. Measuring 9.75" long overall with a 4.5" long blade. 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.


Specs

Brand/Model:

Frost/Fukuta Fixed Hunter

Made in:

Japan

Condition:

Vintage old stock, original factory edge, with spotting, handling wear/scuffs on handle. Sheath is not original but works

Year Produced:

circa 1970s-1980s

Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length:

9.75 " long

Blade Material:

AUS8

Blade Length:

4.5" long

Handle:

Micarta

Additional Notes:

Comes with Sheath

Knife Type:

Fixed Blade

Number of Blades:

1

Lock Type:

Opening Mechanism:

Dexterity:

Right Handed

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