Description

Talented Custom knifemaker Seizo Imai in Seki, creating fine detailed handmade Replica knives of famous R.W. Loveless, Jess Horn, Centofante, Ron Lake, Remington etc with 45 years of knifemaking experiences and skills.

His detailed and sensitive personal touch of quality custom made knives have been attracting many of serious knife collectors all over the world.

Sadly, Genius Custom Knife Craftsman Mr. Seizo Imai has passed away in the year 2014 at age of 68, after aggressively working to make fine knives for over 50 years. He loved knives and knifemaking.

His wife has been keeping about 30 knives for his memory, but has recently decided to release them for collectors who are still seeking his knives, which will be 'she believes' good for him. This is the last chance to add his work of art to your collection. Here is the final batch and last collections.

SI-13  "IRUKA" Lockback Folder, 2-3/8" VG-10 Damascus Pen blade, 3-1/4" White MOP handle with Satin brushed Nickel Silver Bolster, Nickel silver pins, Nickel silver liners and 420J2 Stainless locking bar, Mirror polished inside, 5-7/8" open, Perfect fitting and Smooth Action!

VG-10 Damascus blade in 2.4mm thick, 63mm blade, 146mm in open, Weight 50g

Specification 

Knife Model: Seizo Imai SI-13 "IRUKA" Lockback Folder, VG-10 Damascus Blade, White MOP Handle"
Blade Material: VG-10 Damascus 
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 
Handle Material: White MOP handle with Nickel Silver Bolster
Overall Length: 146mm 
Blade Length: 63mm 
Blade Thickness: 2.4mm 
Weight: 50g

Leather Sheath Included: No