This vintage knife was made in Seki Japan circa 1980s by Seizo Imai for Frost Cutlery. It has a very unique lock back mechanism for the clip blade which can be unlocked by pushing down on the secondary blade. 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.
| Brand/Model: |
Frost Cutlery Pocket Knife |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Blades were never sharpened at the factory, with handling wear/tarnish/aging. |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1980s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
3.875 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
3" long |
|
Handle: |
Red Jigged Bone (cow) |
| Additional Notes: |
Knife only, no box |
| Knife Type: |
Folding Knife |
| Number of Blades: |
2 |
| Lock Type: |
Slipjoint and lockback |
| Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
