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Do we have other SEKI Vintage Collectors out there?

Any other vintage collectors of Parkers, American Blade, Taylor, United Boker, Frost, or STAR brands out there?

Am far from an expert on these brands, but I do own a few! I typically have gone "straight to the horses mouth", with many of my questions answered by Buzz Parker. Have another friend, who I would consider experienced with '80s SEKI produced brands. Drop me line, or a question anytime please! Thanks.

Tim

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Permalink Reply by Steve Dirgo on May 2, 2019 at 21:21

Valor 1700 B Mfg. Seki, Japan- Ichiro Hattori clone of the Buck 119 in the late 70's - 80's.

Fitzwillies.com

For more photos and information

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 2, 2019 at 21:49

Steve,

That is gorgeous! The info on it is very interesting, thank you for sharing it

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Permalink Reply by Billy Oneale on May 3, 2019 at 12:08

Nice!

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Permalink Reply by Rome D. Rushing on May 3, 2019 at 12:57

I looked around and found this Star SwitchABlade. I believe I bought it at a flea market a good while back.

I just thought it was unique and had to have it.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Dirgo on May 3, 2019 at 13:55

That Star knife is interesting. I have a Handmade star knife made by Ichiro Hattori but cannot find information on who was the importer. It is identical to the Sharp 1000s which he made. The Sharp 1000s was sold by K-mart- imagine that.

For more details on the Sharp 1000S: A K-Mart Collectible Knife?

I also have another 1700 series made by Ichiro Hattori in Seki which looks like a Buck 105 clone, but I cannot find any references to it.

So many great knife makers in Seki, Japan in the 70's - 90's and of course even today.

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Permalink Reply by Rome D. Rushing on May 3, 2019 at 14:36

I have a Sharp brand filet knife that has the same style look as the wood handled sheath knives.

I will try to locate it and see what is says on it.

I may also have a Sharp folder somewhere that I will look for.

And Kmart is the only place I ever saw a Sharp brand knife for sale, of course I haven't looked

for just that brand.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Scheuerman (Manx) on May 3, 2019 at 14:57

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Permalink Reply by Rome D. Rushing on May 5, 2019 at 17:40

Here is a picture of a Sharp filet knife that I have. I does not say Seki

on it just Japan. But it is similar to the ones you show.

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Permalink Reply by tim payne on July 26, 2019 at 9:34

hello my SEKI loving friends !

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Permalink Reply by tim payne on July 26, 2019 at 9:35

Steve Dirgo said:

Valor 1700 B Mfg. Seki, Japan- Ichiro Hattori clone of the Buck 119 in the late 70's - 80's.

Fitzwillies.com

For more photos and information

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Permalink Reply by tim payne on July 26, 2019 at 9:36

awesome bowie steve

Steve Dirgo said:

Valor 1700 B Mfg. Seki, Japawwen- Ichiro Hattori clone of the Buck 119 in the late 70's - 80's.

Fitzwillies.com

For more photos and information