This is a well designed knife blade blank made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for Explorer circa 1980s. It measures 8.4" long overall and the blade measures 4.25" long and is made of mirror polished AUS-8 at 0.142" thick and has a hidden tang. This blade is sterile (unmarked). We have included a brass guard for this - it is not original (opening thickness is about 0.035" too large vs blade thickness), the cutout height is taller than the blade is designed for, but with some adjustments to the guard it could work for this knife.
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: |
Explorer Guthook Knife Blank |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock unfinished blade blank, may have light handling wear/tarnish, never sharpened at factory. Blade is hardened. Comes with guard (not original, but with adjustment could work, see description for other details) |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1980s |
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Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
8.4 " long |
| Blade Material: |
AUS-8 |
| Blade Length: |
4.25" long |
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Handle: |
Hidden tang design |
| Additional Notes: |
Stock photos, all are in similar condition |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
