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Vtg Tak Fukuta (Wenoka) Seki Japan Fixed 6.2" Blade Dagger Dive Knife

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Description

Description

This is a dive knife made in Seki, Japan by Tak Fukuta circa 1970s, believed to have been made for Wenoka. It features a black plastic handle, and a stainless blade with saw teeth. Comes with a sheath. 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 is one of those finds.


Specs

Brand/Model:

Tak Fukuta Dive Knife

Made in:

Japan

Condition:

Vintage old stock, original factory edge, handling wear/staining. Sheath is not original but a good fit, sharpening stone in back is missing

Year Produced:

Circa 1970s

Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length:

11.25 " long

Blade Material:

Stainless Steel

Blade Length:

6.2" long

Handle:

Plastic

Additional Notes:

Measuring marks on blade

Knife Type:

Fixed Blade

Number of Blades:

1

Lock Type:

Opening Mechanism:

Dexterity:

Ambidextrous

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SKU:
EP-F342
Shipping:
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