This is a scarce knife made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for Rigid circa 1980s-1990s. It features a wood handle with nickel silver guard and 7.125" AUS-8 stainless steel blade. Measures 12.125" long overall. Tak Fukuta was the first Japanese member of the American Kife 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: |
Rigid Bear Paw |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock, original unused factory edge, light handling wear with blemishes such as cracking around handle rivets |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1980s-1990s |
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Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
12.125 " long |
| Blade Material: |
AUS-8 |
| Blade Length: |
7.125" long |
|
Handle: |
Wood |
| Additional Notes: |
Great vintage knife |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
