This is a scarce knife made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan for Rigid circa 1990s. It features a stag handle with nickel silver guard and a sturdy 0216" thick AUS-8 stainless steel blade that is 7.125" long. Measures 12.125" long overall. 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. Stock photos, stag is a natural material and varies. Comes with leather sheath.
| Brand/Model: |
Rigid Bear Paw |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock, original unused factory edge, may have light handling wear/staining. With leather sheath |
| Year Produced: |
Circa 1990s |
|
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
12.125 " long |
| Blade Material: |
AUS-8 |
| Blade Length: |
7.125" long |
|
Handle: |
Stag |
| Additional Notes: |
Comes with sheath |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
Right handed |
