Vtg 1980s Explorer 21-296 Seki Japan Bone Small Sting Fixed Blade Dagger Knife For Sale

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Vtg 1980s Explorer 21-296 Seki Japan Bone Small Sting Fixed Blade Dagger Knife:
$84.95

This is a scarce Explorer dagger made by Tak Fukuta circa 1980 for Explorer. It features a stainless steel blade and bone handle (has small cracking) and brass guard/pins (may have tarnish). Comes with original sheath (may be dry from age and have surface cracking. This knife is very similar to the smaller A.G. Russell Sting, also produced around the same era. 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.

• Model: Explorer 21-296 Boot knife
  
• Condition: Vintage old stock with light blemish., crack in handle that looks stable. Handling wear/tarnish or aging signs. Sheath may be dry and have surface cracks
  
• Made in Japan
  
• Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: 6.63"
  
• Blade: 3.38" long, Stainless Steel
  
• Handle: Smooth Bovine Bone (Bos taurus)
  
• Stock photos; all are in similar condition Us

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