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.

I have helped his wife to close the workshop, and received some unfinished blades, handles and parts. After six years, I had these components assembled and finished by another Seki Custom Knifemaker, Fumio Inagaki who used to work for Master Imai. Mr. Inagaki recently came up in nice work at reasonable price.  Here is the Imai and Inagaki collaboration knives.

SI-17  "GERBER Folding Hunter" Backlock Folder, This is the replica of famous Legendary Gerber Folding Hunter with 3-3/4" Satin Brushed ATS-34 or VG-10 Damascus Spear point blade, 5" Hand contoured Ebonywood handle with Finger groove, Brass liners and 420J2 Locking bar, 8-7/8" open, This was assembled and finished by Mr. Fumio Inagaki, using Mr. Imai's components (Collaborative work).

ATS-34 or VG-10 Damascus blade in 2.5mm thick, 98mm blade, 228mm in open, Weight 190g

Specification 

Knife Model: Seizo Imai SI-17 "Gerber Folding Hunter" Lockback Folder, ATS-34 or VG-10 Damascus Blade, Ebonywood Handle
Blade Material: ATS-34 or VG-10 Damascus 
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 
Handle Material: Ebonywood 
Overall Length: 228mm 
Blade Length: 98mm 
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm 
Weight: 190g

Leather Sheath Included: No