This is a stunning vintage knife made in Seki, Japan by Tak Fukuta for Frost, circa 1980s. It features a black wood handle and surgical steel blade. 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 is one of those rare finds.
| Brand/Model: |
Frost folding knife |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock, unused original factory edge, light handling wear/tarnish. Blade has slight side to side movement when locked open |
| Year Produced: |
1980s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
5.25 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Surgical Steel |
| Blade Length: |
4" long |
|
Handle: |
Black Pakkawood |
| Additional Notes: |
Rare find |
| Knife Type: |
Folding Knife |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: |
Lockback |
| Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
