(presumably) Rare Rigid RG-30 Japanese Surgical Steel (boot) knife

[JKPenumbra]

So I came across this blade in an old box that I found, I do not have the original case and the blade is a bit bent on the very tip, but otherwise seems to be in okay condition. Blade is dirty but could be cleaned fairly easily.

I cannot seem to figure out it's value, or much about it at all. It seems to be one of the more rare Rigid knives.

Does anyone know anything about it? Anything helps.

 

[Icky Thump]

Welcome, JK

Cool blade. Unfortunately you cannot inquire value at your membership level. Check forum rules.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/541035-Vintage-Rigid-Knives

 

[KenHash]

Rigid has quite a history going back to Buck, and US made knives. But your knife is one of the ones made by G.Sakai
of Seki with either Aus6 or Aus8. Somewhat of a copy of the Western W75 boot knife popular in the 1980s.