This is a nice vintage fixed blade dagger marked Virginia, made by Tak Fukuta circa 1980s. It features a buffalo horn handle with a chip flint finished 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 old stock models were found at his warehouse. This knife is one of these rare finds. Stock photos. buffalo handle will vary.
| Brand/Model: |
Virginia chip flint knife |
| Made in: |
Japan |
| Condition: |
Vintage old stock, unused original factory edge, may have light handing wear, tarnish. |
| Year Produced: |
circa 1980s |
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Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
Varies with each knife, approx. 7.25" long |
| Blade Material: |
Stainless Steel |
| Blade Length: |
3.5" long |
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Handle: |
Buffalo |
| Additional Notes: |
Nice vintage find! |
| Knife Type: |
Fixed Blade |
| Number of Blades: |
1 |
| Lock Type: | |
| Opening Mechanism: | |
| Dexterity: |
Ambidextrous |
| CA Prop 65 Warning: |
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - 