​Up for sale is a vintage Mint In Box (MIB) Kershaw Oregon USA Model 1050 "Folding Field" heavy lockback knife by Kai Japan. Celebrated as one of the finest production folding hunters ever made, this classic Pete Kershaw design features a thick AUS-8A stainless steel drop point blade, massive mirror-polished brass bolsters, sculpted black phenolic finger-groove handle scales, original factory saddle leather sheath, paperwork brochure, plastic baggie, and original factory two-piece box.

​This set is in excellent collector condition with noted mechanical rub marks below.

​What’s Included:

​Vintage Kershaw Japan 1050 Folding Field Knife

​Original Factory Embossed Dark Brown Saddle Leather Sheath

​Original Factory Two-Piece Box

​Original Factory Paperwork Brochure & Plastic Liner

​Condition Report:

​The Blade: Near-mint condition. Full factory profile, satin grind, razor edge, and needle tip with no signs of use, sharpening, or field carry. Shows normal, expected mechanical rub scratches on the ricasso/tang from opening and closing.

​The Handle & Hardware: Flawless condition. Sculpted phenolic handle scales are tight, glossy, and crack-free. Brass bolsters and liners are bright with light handling rubs.

​The Sheath & Packaging: Excellent condition. Supple leather pouch sheath with tight stitching. The original factory box is structurally solid with vintage edge/shelf storage wear.

​The Mechanism: Smooth deployment with rock-solid rear lockback lockup and zero blade play.

​Specifications:

​Brand: Kershaw Knives (by Kai Cutlery)

​Model: 1050 Folding Field

​Country of Manufacture: Seki City, Japan

​Designer: Pete Kershaw

​Knife Type: Heavy-Duty Folding Lockback Hunter

​Blade Steel: AUS-8A Stainless Steel

​Handle Material: Contoured Black Phenolic w/ Solid Brass Bolsters

​Closed Length: 4-3/4 inches

For Sale By: Dauber Resale

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