Description

Mr. Ikuo Nagata is a 70 years old skilled Custom Knifemaker in Akita prefecture. He mostly makes Folders with precision and detailed work of art inlaying shells on integral or interframe one-piece solid stainless steel handle, and file work on back spring bar and back of the blade.

We have been noting this maker for some years at our Seki knife show, and finally got some folders for sale at JKD. He won the Best Folder Award at 2024 Seki knife show, and also won "Excellent Folder Award" at JKG (Japan Knife Guild) knife contest in 2021.

In 2026, so far, we have sold his 21 work of Art knives and received great reputations from the enthusiastic folder colletors and lovers in the world. At 2026 Seki knife show held on October 10-11, we are honored to get  his latest works from his table.

IN-165 RWL-34 Back-Lock Folder,  3-3/4" Satin-brushed Half-Mirror RWL-34 Spear point blade with Nail-nick and Swedge & Filework on back, 4-1/2" Genuine Sambar Stag handle with Brass Bullet inlay and Red Fiber spacer,  Hand rounded integral one-piece Half-Mirror Satin Brushed Stainless steel Bolsters and Liners with Stainless Shackle on end with Gemstones strap. Hand filed Stainless back spring bar with Abalone inlaid Locking device,  Comes with Black velvet cloth pouch and hand-made Ho-wood box.

RWL-34 blade in 3.2mm thick, 75mm blade, 184mm in open , Weight 140g

Specifications

Knife Model: Ikuo Nagata IN-165 Back-Lock Folder
Blade Material: Stainless RWL-34 named from famous Robert W. Loveless and equivalent to Hitachi ATS-34) in Rockwell HRc.:  61+

Handle Material: Genuine Sambar Stag with Bullet inlay 

Overall Length: 184mm in open
Blade Length: 75m
Blade Thickness: 3.2mm
Weight: 140g

Velvet cloth pouch & Wooden box:  Included.