Browning Japan Vintage Hattori Sportsman Series 3718 Small Hunter Fixed Blade Knife 3.75" AUS-8 Satin Drop Point Blade, Macassar Ebony Wood Handles with Brass Guard and Cap, Leather Sheath

Description

BRHSS3718SH: Hattori Sportsman Series 3718 Small Hunter Fixed Blade Knife

Browning

The Browning Sportsman Series Model 3718 is a classic of the Golden Era of Seki City knife making, representing a historic collaboration between the American outdoor giant and legendary Japanese master craftsman Ichiro Hattori. This "Small Hunter" is a masterclass in clean lines and functional ergonomics, featuring a high-performance AUS-8 drop point blade that provides exceptional control for skinning and precision field dressing. The handle is crafted from genuine Macassar Ebony wood, which offers a naturally dense and weather-resistant grip, beautifully accented by a solid brass guard and pommel.

The blade proudly bears the "Gecko" logo, which is the personal mark of Ichiro Hattori - a symbol that has become synonymous with "custom quality" in a production knife. In the knife world, the Hattori name carries immense weight; Ichiro Hattori is an award-winning "Contemporary Master Craftsman" who began his career at the famous Masahiro factory before founding his own shop in 1971. His involvement ensures that the 3718 isn't just a standard production tool, but a piece of cutlery history finished to the exacting standards that made Japanese hunting knives legendary in the 1970s and 80s.