Help me ID this knife!
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What, if any, stamps are on the ricassos or on the guard? Clear close up pics of the ricassos would be good.
Thank's a lot!
A decent beater then?
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It could be a Tak Fukuta he 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, Ka-Bar, and Browning among others.There are no stamps what so ever, there are No signs of any stamps either.
I don't see "Japan" on the ricasso. Or anything else for that matter. Does anyone else?
I have seen Made in Japan Ka-Bar clones marked Kiffe and also Valor. But they have been clearly marked.
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I can’t see the Japan or any other markings either. The plunge grind is clean and not too deep. Looks to be still in line with the Ricasso. No gaps at the blade and guard. Over all fit and finish don’t look bad. Maybe it’s a nice knife.
Only way to know is to sharpen and use it.
Did it come with a sheath?
Only way to know is to sharpen and use it.
Did it come with a sheath?
