This is the Seaman's Thumb, made in Seki, Japan circa 1980s by Tak Fukuta for Ka-Bar. It features the original Olean, NY tang stamp with stainless steel blade and stainless handle. 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, Ka-Bar, and Browning among others.

• Model: Ka-Bar Seaman's Thumb
• Condition: Vintage old stock factory second with blemish, original factory edge, with handling wear/signs of aging
• Made in Japan
• Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: 3.25"
• Blade: 2" long, Stainless Steel
• Handle: Stainless

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Item # 125202