This is a vintage C. Jul. Herbertz Tanto made in Seki, Japan by Tak Fukuta circa 1980s. It features an elegant tanto design and comes with a nice leather sheath. 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.
| Brand/Model: |
C. Jul. Herbertz Nr. 781 |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock, original unused factory edge, with light handling wear/tarnish. Has crack on bottom of handle; appears that handle is otherwise secure and it could be filled with epoxy and buffed. |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1980s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
12 " long |
| Blade Material: |
440 stainless; original factory edge |
| Blade Length: |
7" long |
|
Handle: |
Wood with decorative brass pin and nickel silver guard |
| Additional Notes: |
Comes with leather sheath |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
Right Handed |
