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Vtg '70s Whitby Wild Cat Imai Seki Japan Bone 3.5" Lockback Folding Pocket Knife

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Description

Description

This is a vintage knife made in Seki, Japan by Seizo Imai for Whitby circa 1970s. It features a smoothbone handle with nickel silver bolsters. Comes in Explorer box. Seizo Imai was one Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen and most famous knifemakers of the modern era. His collaboration with Parker spanned nearly two decades. He made knives for Parker, Frost, Browning, Explorer, Compass, Condor, and many others, including his own brands Imax and Seizo Imai. His custom Loveless style knives are works of art. After his passing, several vintage old stock models were found at his warehouse. This is one of these rare finds.


Specs

Brand/Model:

Whitby Pocket Knife

Made in:

Japan

Condition:

Vintage original factory edge with handling wear/aging signs. Comes with Explorer box.

Year Produced:

circa 1970s

Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length:

3.5 " long

Blade Material:

Stainless Steel

Blade Length:

2.5" long

Handle:

Bone (cow)

Additional Notes:

Nice vintage knife

Knife Type:

Folding Knife

Number of Blades:

1

Lock Type:

Lockback

Opening Mechanism:

Manual

Dexterity:

Ambidextrous

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SKU:
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