This is a stunning ornate Parker folder made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for Parker circa 1980s. It has a stainless steel blade and buffalo horn handle. Measures 6.75" long overall and has a 5.5" long 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 "vintage old stock" models were found at his warehouse. This knife is one of these rare finds.
| Brand/Model: |
Parker Liberty |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock, original factory edge, with light handling wear/tarnish. Horn has a chip and wear. Blade has good snap closing, but pops up a little as shown in last photo then can be pushed closed. |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1980s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
6.75 " long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless steel |
| Blade Length: |
5.5" long |
|
Handle: |
Buffalo Horn |
| Additional Notes: |
Vintage Knife |
| Knife Type: |
Folding knife |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: |
Lockback |
| Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
