This knife was made in Seki, Japan circa 1980 by Tak Fukuta for Ka-Bar. It features a stacked leather handle with brass guard and aluminum pommel. 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, Ka-Bar, and Browning among others. After his passing, several vintage unused old stock models were found at his warehouse. This knife is one of these rare finds.
| Brand/Model: |
Ka-Bar 1237 |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock, with blemish. Original unused factory edge. The front spacers are loose. Also they may have light handling wear/staining/blemish on handle. |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1980 |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
9.75 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
5.18" long |
|
Handle: |
Stacked leather |
| Additional Notes: |
Brown leather sheath |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
Right handed |
