Parker Cut Co. "Wildcat" Mother of Pearl Lockback ~  Vintage 1980`s

Parker Cut Co. "Wildcat" Mother of Pearl (MOP) is a highly collectible vintage folding pocket knife manufactured in Seki, Japan, circa the 1980s. It was produced as part of a famous collaboration between Jim Parker (founder of Parker Cutlery) and master Japanese knife maker Seizo Imai. 

• Locking Mechanism: It features a traditional lockback design, which secures the blade firmly in place when fully deployed.
• Handle Material: The scales are crafted from premium Mother of Pearl (MOP), featuring a luminous, iridescent finish.
• Blade Material: The single blade is constructed from Japanese surgical stainless steel, a hallmark of Seki-made cutlery from that era.
• Dimensions: It is a compact pocket knife, typically measuring 3 inches in total length when closed.
• The Wildcat Series: "Wildcat" is the model name designated by Parker Cut Co. for this specific slimline frame profile. It was built in the same family as other animal-named small lockbacks from the brand, like the "Bobcat" and "Chinchilla".

• Seizo Imai Craftsmanship: Knives from this line are highly prized because Seizo Imai was widely considered one of Seki's finest modern-era craftsmen. His work for Parker spanned nearly two decades, and his attention to detail mirrors high-end custom work.

• Never used, carried or sharpened
• No box
• Condition is near mint