Some machines have just the name “Fuji” on them; some models have both “Fujisiki” and “Fuji”. Since there is almost no information on these machines, they will be in one category for now.
To the best of my knowledge, FUJI (FUJISIKI) machines are of standard gauge. all So, far I have:
Fuji Hand Knitting Machine, manual/basic, some needle selection
Fuji N10, manual/basic, potentially turn-knob
Fujisiki LV-88 or Fuji LV-88, 6-pushbutton
Fujisiki VH-101 or FUJI VH-101, manual/basic, potentially turn-knob
Fujisiki VH-303 or FUJI VH-303, manual/basic, potentially turn-knob
Fujisiki FM 1000 or FUJI FM 1000, 6-pushbutton
Fuji FM 1600, 8-pushbutton
Fuji FM 2000, 8-pushbutton
FUJI Hand Knitting Machine
This is probably the first knitting machine sold by FUJI. It does not have a model number.
At first glance, it seem to offer only manual/basic patterning capabilities.
However, looking at the picture of the carriage and a mini-table in the left-hand-side corner of the machine, makes me think that it does offer some automatic needle selection.
Stay tuned as I discover more about this machine.
FUJI N10
I guessed the model number form the box.
The machine look similar to some other FUJI machines.
FUJI N10 is very likely a standard-gauge machine with 200 needles.
It can be used as a machine with basic only capabilities. I suspect some needle selection is possible, judging by the dial on the right picture below.
FUJI LV-88 or FUJISIKI LV-88
Fuji or Fujisiki LV-88 knitting machine has 200 needles, so very likely it is a standard-gauge machine.
It has six pushbuttons for automatic needle selection, activated by a ratchet tool.
The carriage is a bit different that other Fuji pushbutton machines (like Fuji FM 1600 and Fuji FM 2000) yet there are four distinc settings on each side.
The row counter is “slide-in” unlike a more modern design in Fuji FM 1600 and Fuji FM 2000 models but the handle is still detachable.
FUJI VH-101 or FUJISIKI VH-101
“Fuji” is on the carriage, “Fujisiki” is on the case. I know, confusing.
This is a basic/manual knitting mahcine with 200 needles (although it proably has some needle selection capabilities). This machine is very likely standard-gauge. The machine can knit tuck and stockinet.
There is very likely a needle selection mechanism judsing by the knob below with numbers. That’s all I know so far. Stay tuned!
FUJI VH-303 or FUJISKI VH-303
This model has a lot of similarities to all Fuji/Fujisiki machines.
The carraige looks like carriage from Fuji LV-88 but has only three settings on each side.
I see only basic/manual capavilities without any (semi)automatic needle selection, like in another basic model Fujisiki VH-101. The slide-in row counter and detachable handle is also similar to its couterparts, manual models Fuji VH-101 and pushbutton one Fujisiki LV-88.
FUJI FM 1000 or FUJISIKI FM 1000
This machine mimics the look ofits older FUJI/FUJISIKI sisters yet already offers a pushbutton patterning/needle-selection similar to Fuji LV-88.
The carriage though is the most complex of all previous models.
A mode advanced carraige and the six-pushbutton patterning/needle selection is a precursor for its followers: Fuji FM 1600 and FUJI FM 2000.
FUJI FM 1600
Fuji FM 1600 looks a bit as a combination of vintage Brother and Toyota machines.
It is eight-ushbutton machine with the a ratchet to activate needle selection.
This beauty has a detachable handle yet a more modern design of a row counter.
FUJI FM 2000
This machine is a bit similar to the Fuji FM 1600 with its eight pushbuttons for patterning and needl selection.
The carriage look similar as well. Stay tuned as I am discovering more.
