Vintage Olsen OK 162 Lil Brassy Seizo Imai Seki Japan Folding Pocket Knife For Sale

This is an original Olsen OK 162 pocket knife made in Seki, Japan between circa 1978-1982. This is one of the finest designed lockbacks from the era, it is very thin, sturdy, yet elegant. In the late 1970s, Olsen teamed up with Seizo Imai to produce models in Japan at lower cost and this model, the Lil Brassy, was one of these knives. It features a sharp stainless steel blade, smooth bone handle, and classy art deco brass bolster. Unused, though with tarnish/handing wear/rust and the blade is tight not having much snap when closing and is difficult to unlock with it being "sticky" while unlocking the blade. It is marked "Olsen Ok 162 - H.C., MI Pat. Pend" (Howard City) on the front and on the back is "Stainless Steel Japan". This is a great medium sized pocket knife at 3.5" long closed. Highly collectible, yet usable. Acquired direct from the closed factory of Seizo Imai and in storage for nearly four decades, this is a rare chance to own unused old stock from a bygone era. Stock photos. Knife only, no box.

• Model: Olsen 162 pocket knife
  
• Condition: Vintage old stock factory 2nd. Blade is tight closing and needs help to fully close and lockup is "sticky" and can be difficult to unlock. Original factory edge, with tarnish/handling wear/staining. The bone handle may be coming away from the liner and has small gap. Black buffing compound can be rubbed off.
  
• Made in Japan
  
• Folder Closed, or Fixed Overall Length: 3.5"
  
• Blade: 2.375" long, 440 Stainless Steel
  
• Handle: Smooth Bovine Bone (Bos taurus)
  
• Knife only, no box Us

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