This knife blade blank was made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan circa 1980s for Winchester. The Stainless blade is a hefty 3/16" thick and is mirror polished and measures 8.125" long overall and the blade measures 3.625" long. Has a tapered tang. Tak Fukuta was the first Japanese member of the American Kife 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: |
Winchester blade blank |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock unfinished blade blank, may have light handling wear/staining, not sharpened |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1980s |
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Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
8.125 " long |
| Blade Material: |
440 Stainless |
| Blade Length: |
3.625" long |
|
Handle: |
Full tang design |
| Additional Notes: |
Great for custom project |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
