Vtg '80s Explorer Sharptooth Imai Seki Japan Folding Lockback Knife (Unfinished) For Sale

This is a vintage folding knife made in Seki, Japan by Seizo Imai circa 1980s for Explorer. The Sharpfinger is nicely shaped, and this makes a great pocket knife. It comes in the original box. Stock photos; all are in similar condition. Seizo Imai was one Seki, Japan's finest craftsmen and most famous knifemakers of the modern era. His collaboration with Parker spanned nearly two decades. He made knives for Parker, Frost, Browning, Explorer, Compass, Condor, and many others, including his own brands Imax and Seizo Imai. His custom Loveless style knives are works of art. After his passing, several vintage old stock models were found at his warehouse. This is one of these rare finds.

• Model: Explorer 11-395 Sharptooth - Unfininshed
  
• Condition: Vintage partially completed knife. Blade was never sharpened at factory. The handle was installed and the pivot pin put in, but they were left that way. Handle needs black part of handle shaped and handle needs buffed. Comes in the original box.
  
• Made in Japan
  
• Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: 3"
  
• Blade: 2.25" long, Stainless Steel
  
• Handle: Synthetic
  
• Comes in the box Us

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