Vtg Frost Tak Fukuta Seki Japan 5.2" Wood Hawkbill Eagle Folding Lockback Knife
- SKU:
- FR-H-B
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- Calculated at Checkout
Description
This is a stunning vintage knife made in Seki, Japan by Tak Fukuta for Frost, circa 1980s. It features a cocobolo 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.
Specs
Brand/Model: |
Frost folding knife |
Made in: |
Japan |
Condition: |
Vintage old stock, light handling wear/tarnish. Original factory edge - blade looks like it was lightly sharpened at the factory, but was never completed, so blade edge is still flat. |
Year Produced: |
1980s |
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
5.25 " long |
Blade Material: |
Surgical Steel |
Blade Length: |
4" long |
Handle: |
Cocobolo |
Additional Notes: |
Rare find |
Knife Type: |
Folding Knife |
Number of Blades: |
1 |
Lock Type: |
Lockback |
Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
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Additional Info
- SKU:
- FR-H-B
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout