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Ka-Bar Olean 1226

This is a knife blank from the original run of 1226 and made in Seki, Japan circa 1980 by Tak Fukuta for Ka-Bar. It has the original Olean, NY tang stamp with stainless steel blade and comes with the guard and pommel and about half the handle with stacked leather with colored spacers. Tak Fukuta was the first Japanese member of the American Knife Maker's Guild, and apprentice to Bob Loveless. He hand crafted fine quality knives that impressed his mentor. Over the years, his factory in Seki, Japan also produced knives for Parker, Valor, Gutmann, Explorer, Frost, Ka-Bar, and Browning among others. After his passing, several vintage old stock models were found at his warehouse. This knife is one of these rare finds.

Product Highlights

  • Model: Ka-Bar Olean 1226
  • Condition: Vintage old stock, Unsharpened, with cosmetic defect. May have light staining/discoloration. Comes with guard and pommel and about half the handle with leather and front spacers
  • Made in Japan
  • Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: 6.875"
  • Blade: 3.625" long, Stainless Steel
  • Handle: Half with stacked leather
  • Stock photos; all are in similar condition




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A member of eBay since the year 2000, ePrague Knives has helped customers find the perfect everyday-carry knife as well as the “safe queen” collectible. Based in Post Falls, Idaho, we offer new and used knives and we specialize in obtaining rare cutlery direct from Seki, Japan. Online retail requires a company that is able to bring the showroom experience to the web - we do this with superior photography, detailed descriptions, great customer service, and speedy safely packaged shipments.


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