Cold Steel USA 1980th vintage Tanto knife by Ichiro Hattori, Kydex sheath; RARE

Description: Vintage 1980th Tanto model fighting knife made by Ichiro Hattori in Seki, Japan for COLD STEEL Co based in Ventura, CA; slightly used condition. The knife is about 11-1/8″ / 28.3 cm overall; satin-polished blade is about 5-3/4” / 14.6 cm. I believe the blade is made of tool-grade AUS8A stainless; the edge is razor-sharp; the tip is intact; a few hairline scratched from going in-and-out of plastic sheath are noted for accuracy. Rubberized diamond-checkered handle with a solid polished bronze guard and heavy-duty “scull crusher” bronze pommel. The handle is solid; all parts are tight. Ricasso is acid-etched TANTO / by COLD STEEL/ VENTURA CALIF on one side; MADE IN JAPAN on the other. Original early-style Kydex sheath with the “pull dot” snaps is in excellent; all parts are intact. Cold Steel USA 1980th vintage Tanto knife by Ichiro Hattori, Kydex sheath; RARE Cold Steel USA 1980th vintage Tanto knife by Ichiro Hattori, new Kydex sheath; RARE Click images to enlarge Description Vintage 1980th Tanto model fighting knife made by Ichiro Hattori in Seki, Japan for COLD STEEL Co based in Ventura, CA. New custom-made Kydex sheath with the “pull dot” snap is included. The knife is in slightly used condition; these Japan-made 1980th Tantos are VERY hard-to-find nowadays. The knife is about 11-1/8″ / 28.3 cm overall; razor-sharp satin-polished blade is about 5-3/4” / 14.6 cm. I believe the blade is made of tool-grade AUS8A stainless; the edge is razor-sharp; the tip is intact; a few hairline scratched from going in-and-out of plastic sheath are noted for accuracy. Rubberized diamond-checkered handle with a solid polished bronze guard and heavy-duty “scull crusher” bronze pommel. The handle is solid; all parts are tight with no play. Ricasso is acid-etched TANTO / by COLD STEEL/ VENTURA CALIF on one side; MADE IN JAPAN on the other. Custom-made Kydex sheath with the “pull dot” snaps is in excellent overall condition; all parts are intact; this set is in excellent condition. I have a number of vintage American and European knives available for sale. Please check out my eBay store for similar listings. The knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, 100% original condition; these are the actual photos. We combine shipping for up to 3 similar lots; will ship within 24 hrs of the cleared payment. Buyers must be over 18 years of age. No international shipping for this item; sorry lads. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY WE NO LONGER SELL AND/OR SHIPP TO RUSSIA, NO EXCEPTIONS! Payment Payment is required within 5 days from the day of the purchase; irresponsible buyers will be reported to eBay. We reserve the right to cancel purchaews and/or decline payments from buyers with 0 or high-negative feedback rating. 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Price: 499.95 USD

Location: West Haverstraw, New York

End Time: 2024-08-30T01:05:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12 USD