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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WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION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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CRKT - Carson M4-02 White Bone Kit - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: /
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratoryIntended Use: Sporting
Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: China
Blade: Stainless steel 8Cr13Mov 58/60 HRC
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Bolsters in G10 and White Bone
Blade Length: 79mm.
Blade thickness: 2.8mm.
Length closed: 98mm.
Total length: 178mm.
Weight: 100g.
Closure: liner lock
Clip: stainless steel, removable
Packaging: cardboard box with CRKT logos
Notes: Design by Kit CarsonCM402€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 left
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