Model M Big Game Skinning Knife Tai Goo Stainless steel frame with engraving

Stainless steel frame with engraving by JON ROBYN

The high quality characteristics of this blade point towards this being made by Yasutsugu the first who was the official swordsmith to the Tokugawa Shogunate

Dates to the early 1980's

Near mint condition (there is a single pin crack on front side of handle at bottom)

Model M Big Game Skinning Knife Tai Goo Stainless steel frame with engraving4 1 2" blade of carbon steel, 9 1 8" overall length Thumb notched blade spine Brass guard and butt plate with brass and black spacer Horn handle Replacement leather belt sheath Excellent condition (there is light pitting on the blade flats)