Kershaw 1050 Lockback ~ Vintage

The Kershaw 1050 Folding Field is arguably the best known classic Kershaw folder

Kershaw's original folding hunter. This is a beautiful folding knife. The phenolic handle has built in finger contours for a firm, non-slip grip. The AUS-8A stainless steel used in the production of this knife holds a good edge. Satin finished drop point blade. Brass bolsters, liners and handle pins. Jimping on the spine. This version was made from 1982 to 1989

• Made in Seki , Japan
• "Kershaw 1050 Oregon USA by Kai Japan" stamped
  
• No box
• Condition is near mint ( a few minor storage marks ) Does not appear to have ever been used

NKCA Grading system

MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.

NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.

EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.

VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.

FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.

POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.