Description
Scarce vintage Damascus Classic Fighter model small fighting knife hand-made by the famous Ichiro Hattori circa 1984-1985 in Seki, Japan for Browning Arms Co. In the early 1980th Browning contracted with Ichiro Hattori to produce a limited number of presentation grade fixed blade “double-edged Classic Fighters” with Damascus blades that were also rust-resistant. In response, Hattori created a stainless and nickel-silver 200-layer Damascus pattern that was as beautiful as it was practical. The new series was limited to 1000 serial-numbered knives in handsome wood presentation cases. This type was sold without the sheath and came with the hardwood case only. The Damascus Classic Fighter model was first introduced in 1985 priced at $350 – a ton of money in the 1980s!
This rare fighter is unused and comes with a fancy custom-made snake skin-covered leather sheath. One of the first knives made, this specimen is serial-numbered 0142 (the number is engraved on the polished nickel handguard). The knife is about 7-1/2″ / 19 cm overall; the blade is about 3-1/2″ / 9 cm. The blade (including the “false” upper edge) is SUPER sharp; the needle-like tip is intact. Exotic red mahogany wood handle; handguard and pins are silver-nickel alloy. Original COA printed on the traditional rice paper is included.
This is one of the best and prettiest small fighters Ichiro Hattori ever made; the knife is an absolute beauty. Original Browning redwood presentation case is nice and tight; a few minor scuff marks on the bottom side are noted for accuracy. All Hattori knives are of absolutely the highest quality; don’t miss your chance to add this rare limited edition Browning Japan Damascus Classic Fighter to your collection!
This scarce Browning Japan Damascus Classic Fighter has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way, it is in 100% original “as is” condition; these are the actual photos. I have a few more vintage Japan-made, American, and European knives, as well as WW2 era combat knives and bayonets, scarce WW1 and WW2 fighting daggers and trench knives from other countries available for sale – please take a look in our Militaria section.
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