Description: Vintage G96 model 980 Titan lockback Fillet folding knife with original leather belt sheath. Made in Japan. Locks up tight with great snap. There is some wobble when closed. Blade has been sharpened and has small scratches. Wood scales have small scratches and there is a blemish on inner part of scale, shown in photo. Bolsters have some scratches and slight pitting. I gave it a light polish. See all photos for details. 4-7/8" blade to bolster, 4" sharpened edge6" closed 11" openswedged fillet blade, slight trailing pointBrass bolsters, liners and pinsWood scales Model 980Rustproof steelMade in JapanTang stamp "Model 980 Rustproof Steel Japan"Inlaid "G96 Brand" shieldoriginal leather belt sheath stamped "980" and "Japan" with snap closureHistory: We believe this knife was made at Master Hattori's factory in Seki, Japan in the 1970s/80s. Jet-Aer Corporation contracted with Hattori to make a number of blade models for the G96 brand. Most if not all of the G96 brand knives are copies or closely based on popular Buck models, both fixed blade and folding. Shipping is Ground Economy. Items wrapped in acid free tissue paper, bubble wrap. Exterior shipping and packing material may be reused or recycled. Please ask questions as I will not accept returns under normal circumstances. Smoke Free Pet Free Home.
Price: 44.99 USD
Location: Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
End Time: 2024-11-25T03:30:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Range: Over 4in.
Dexterity: Ambidextrous
Color: Brown
Opening Mechanism: Manual
Blade Edge: Plain
Modified Item: No
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Jet-AER
Blade Type: Trailing Point
Type: Pocketknife
Lock Type: Lockback
Year: 70s - 80s
Original/Reproduction: Original
Number of Blades: 1
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Handle Material: Wood
