Tak's passion for knives rapidly developed after he visited the USA, and in 1978 he was recognized by Bob Loveless, who was also known as the “god of knives” in the United States, with whom he began an apprenticeship. What Michael Jordan is to Basketball that is what Bob Loveless is to knives. That same year, Tak was the first Japanese person to be accepted into the American Knife Guild for his high-quality work the “Loveless folding knife.” Since Mr. Loveless appreciated Takao FUKUTA, he shared with him all of his skills in making hand-crafted knives. We were able to purchase some knives and Shurikens that had been in the same workshop sitting there undisturbed since the 1980s.
This is an original vintage Herbertz camo butterfly knife, made by Tak Fukuta circa 1980s in Seki, Japan for Herbertz. These were manufactured for the German market and are only branded Herbertz Rostfrei and not marked Japan.
Specifications:
- Model Name: C. Jul. Herbertz Rostfrei
- Overall Length: 8.30"
- Blade Cutting Edge: 3.375"
- Handle Length: 4.62"
- Blade Steel: 440 Stainless Steel
- Blade Finish: Black oxide
- Handle Finish: Hand Painted Camo
- Lock Type: Latch
- Opening Mechanism: Manual
- Country of Origin: Japan
Remark: These Fukufa balisongs possess a wealth of vintage charm and character. However, it's essential to recognize that they are approximately 20-35 years old, reflecting production standards from a different era.
They were discovered in a small knife shop in Japan. Vintage new old stock does not include a box.
