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G. Sakai - Bird and Trout by Masao Takahasi - 5002 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private owner, previously purchased
* Condition: Good condition, marks on the blade from rotation during opening/closing in the handle and light scratches on the stainless steel bolster
* Availability: Out of production, marketed around the 1990s
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: Visible marks from rotation during opening/closing
* Handle marks: Light scratches on the stainless steel bolster
* Box: -
* Sheath: Leather, good condition
* Manuals, Certificates, Warranty: -
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory1990s vintage gentleman's knife, produced in Japan by the historic company G. SAKAI, with a long tradition in knife-making. Founded in 1958 as "Sakai Hamono", it has its roots in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a region famous in Japan for producing knives and swords for over 700 years.
Quality and innovation: The company was known for combining Japanese craftsmanship with advanced technologies. It produced a wide range of knives, from hunting and bushcraft knives to kitchen knives, and was internationally recognized for its high overall quality and excellent sharpening.
G. Sakai collaborated with many knife brands worldwide and also produced licensed knives for other companies.
Intended use: Gentleman / EDC
Production type: Industrial
Blade: ATS34 stainless steel
Blade finish: Satin
Country of manufacture: Japan
Handle: Wood and stainless steel
Blade length: 75 mm (cutting edge 68 mm)
Blade thickness: 3 mm
Closed length: 107 mm
Total length: 180 mm
Weight: 64 g (114 g with sheath)
Locking mechanism: Back Lock
Clip: -
Packaging: -
Notes: Knife from a private collection, previously purchasedSAKAI-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 left
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G. Sakai - Backpacker - 16L - vintage knife
Intended use: hunting / sport
Type of production: Industrial seeds
Blade: ATS-34 stainless steel
Country of production: Seki - Japan
Handle: solid aluminum, with rubber inserts
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 172mm.
Closed Length: 98mm.
Locking system: back lock
Weight: 110g.
Sheath: nylon and leather
Packaging: cardboard box with logos G.Sakai
Notes: Knife of the early 90s, brand new, mint conditions12576€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
G. Sakai - Bird and Trout Tennessee Memorial by Masao Takahashi - 5004/P - Vintage Knife
Intended use: hunting / collection
Production Type Semi-Handmade
Blade: ATS-34 stainless steel
Country of production: Seki - Japan
Handle: micarta with brown heads in brushed stainless steel
Blade length: 92mm.
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm.
Overall length: 231mm.
Closed Length: 140mm.
Locking system: back lock
Weight: 124g.
Sheath: leather, hand-stitched
Packaging: cardboard box with logos G.Sakai
Notes: Knife of the late '90s, new, in excellent condition12575€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
G. Sakai - Bird and Trout Tennessee Memorial by Masao Takahashi - 5002 - Vintage Knife
Intended use: hunting / collection
Production Type Semi-Handmade
Blade: ATS-34 stainless steel
Country of production: Seki - Japan
Handle: micarta with brown heads in brushed stainless steel
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade Thickness: 3mm.
Overall length: 180mm.
Closed Length: 107mm.
Locking system: back lock
Weight: 66g.
Sheath: nylon and leather
Packaging: cardboard box with logos G.Sakai
Notes: Knife of the late '90s, new, in excellent condition12574€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
G. Sakai - HSEK Bowie Micarta - HN-501 - Vintage Knife
Intended use: hunting / sport
Type of production Semi-Industrial
Blade: SRS-15 semi-carbon steel 63 / 64HRC
Country of production: Seki City - Japan
Handle: micarta brown with loop guard and brass rivets
Blade length: 237mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Overall length: 378mm.
Weight: 464g.
Sheath: Brown leather
Packaging: cardboard box with G. Sakai logos
Notes: Knife of the late '90s, brand new, mint conditions12573€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock
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