This is a vintage Boker Magnum folding liner lock pocket boot knife, made in Seki Japan by Tak Fukuta circa 1990. It measures 3 7/8" long closed and the 440C stainless steel blade measures 2 3/4". The blade is marked "Magnum 440 Stainless" and the handle has the Magnum crest. This is old stock found in the original factory in Japan. 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: |
Magnum folding boot |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock with light shop wear/aging/blemish such as tarnish and wood chipped. Blade is loose and will flip open part way. At lockup pivot is tight and hard to close. Slight gap between wood and liner. |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1990 |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
3.87 " long |
| Blade Material: |
440 Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
2.75" long |
|
Handle: |
Wood |
| Additional Notes: |
Vintage Old Stock |
| Knife Type: |
Folding Knife |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: |
Liner |
| Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
| Dexterity: |
Right Handed |
