This is a rare USM3 style bayonet made by Tak Fukuta in Seki, Japan circa 1983. 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. This knife is sterile (unmarked).
Specs
| Brand/Model: |
USM3 |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Unused Old Stock with handling wear and rust; made in the coarser "military issue quality finish". Knife is sterile (no markings) |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1983 |
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Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
11.56" long |
| Blade Material: |
Black Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
6.5" long |
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Handle: |
Leather |
| Additional Notes: |
Comes with Scabbard |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: |
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| Opening Mechanism: |
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| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
| CA Prop 65 Warning: |
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -