Vtg Whitby & Co Folding Boot Seki Japan Folding Hunter Linerlock Pocket Knife
- SKU:
- WHIT-FBK
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Description
This is a vintage Whitby folding liner lock pocket boot knife, made in Seki Japan by Tak Fukuta circa 1980s. Blade is 440 stainless steel. 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.
Specs
Brand/Model: |
Whitby & Co folding boot |
Made in: |
Japan |
Condition: |
Unused old stock with light handling wear and tarnish/aging. Liner lock just barely comes behind blade |
Year Produced: | |
Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: |
3.87" long |
Blade Material: |
440 Stainless Steel |
Blade Length: |
2.75" long |
Handle: |
Wood |
Additional Notes: |
Vintage old stock |
Knife Type: |
Folding Knife |
Number of Blades: | |
Lock Type: |
Liner |
Opening Mechanism: |
Manual |
Dexterity: | |
CA Prop 65 Warning: |
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Additional Info
- SKU:
- WHIT-FBK
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout