Sharp 1000s- Hattori - Drop Point Hunter

Sharp 1000s- Seki, Japan

Sharp" was a U.S. Importer of knives in the late 1970s to 1980s period. They offered a variety of Seki, Japan made fixed blades but one that is noteworthy is the Sharp Model 1000s produced by Master Ichiro Hattori. These were also sold through sporting goods retailers like K-Mart.  8" OAL, 3.5" Hollow ground blade of 440 stainless steel (Hattori's were later discovered to use AUS-8 steel). Resin stabilized wood laminate handle with lanyard hole. A high quality drop point hunting knife, it holds an edge.

Knife is used, (no box) The blade has a plastic sleeve to protect it. The sheath is excellent, may show haandling. Judge from the photos.

additional:70's US Imports: Seki, Japan