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Title: Seki 440 Japan Fixed Blade Knife
Post by: valhom on June 16, 2019, 04:42:48 pm

Not too sure about this knife here. Tried to find one like it. But, have failed. Anyone seen one like this or know more about these? Thank you!

Title: Re: Seki 440 Japan Fixed Blade Knife
Post by: cogar on June 17, 2019, 03:58:00 am

Looks to me to be a boning or fillet knife.

Title: Re: Seki 440 Japan Fixed Blade Knife
Post by: Rauville on June 17, 2019, 07:37:07 am

The knife pattern is a "Tanto", styled after a short sword. Seki is the city where it was manufactured.

Title: Re: Seki 440 Japan Fixed Blade Knife
Post by: mart on June 17, 2019, 06:51:47 pm

Like Cogar said it looks to be utilitarian type rather than something used in battle ect !!  Not much wear on it !!

Title: Re: Seki 440 Japan Fixed Blade Knife
Post by: cogar on June 18, 2019, 04:04:50 am

Well, ….. fer shur, …… its not for stabbing …… because the "hand" guard is turned the wrong way.  ;D

Title: Re: Seki 440 Japan Fixed Blade Knife
Post by: valhom on June 20, 2019, 06:44:18 pm

Thank you!

Title: Re: Seki 440 Japan Fixed Blade Knife
Post by: valhom on July 24, 2019, 06:52:32 pm

Anyone know what this could be possibly worth? I couldn't find much for prices on this type. Thank you!

Title: Re: Seki 440 Japan Fixed Blade Knife
Post by: mart on July 25, 2019, 09:27:54 am

https://www.ebay.com/b/Tanto-Collectible-Vintage-Fixed-Blade-Knives/43320/bn_71732434?rt=nc&LH_Sold=1

Here are the ones recently sold on Ebay !!  Saw your listing,, work on your presentation !!  Do a little research and give some history on this type knife !!  If its a vintage knife,, say so !!  If you have it on  auction,, may be OK at this price to start !!  If you are selling at "buy it now"  I would price it at $99.95 !!  You can always reduce the price if it doesn`t sell  but you can`t raise the price if someone bids at $49.95,, you have to sell it !!