This is a scarce Herbertz Sea-Buoy floating fishing knife made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan circa 1970s-80s. It features a black and orange hollow handle that allows the knife to float if dropped in the water. The 4.5" blade is of quality AUS-8 high-carbon stainless steel. It comes with a black nylon sheath). 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: |
Herbertz Sea-Buoy Fillet Fishing knife |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock with light handling wear/aging. Blade was never sharpened at factory, but top edge has sharp original unused serration. Sheath has aging/staining on metal parts. |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1970s-80s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
9.75 " long |
| Blade Material: |
AUS-8 Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
4.5" long |
|
Handle: |
Black and Orange Composite |
| Additional Notes: |
Has Floating Handle, Comes with Leather Sheath |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
Right Handed |
