$545.00
Availability: Normally ships the same day
Description
Mr. Ikuo Nagata is 68 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 sold 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 last year's Seki knife show, and also won "Excellent Folder award" at JKG (Japan Knife Guild) knife contest in 2021.
Here is the latest work from 2024 Seki knife show in October!
IN-70 RWL-34 Back-Lock Folder, Beautiful design and Mosaic White MOP & Malachite inlays on interframe hand rounded solid Stainless steel handle, 2-3/4" Satin-brushed RWL-34 Spear point blade with Swedge, Nail-nick and file work on back, 3-1/2" Half mirror Satin polished Solid Stainless steel handle, File worked stainless steel back spring bar with matching Malachite inlaid stainless steel lock release button, Comes with Black velvet cloth pouch and hand-made Ho-wood box.
RWL-34 blade in 2.7mm thick, 70mm blade, 150mm in open , Weight 90g
Specifications
Knife Model: Ikuo Nagata IN-70 RWL-34 Back-Lock Folder
Blade Material: RWL-34, equivalent to ATS-34 named from R.W. Loveless
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Handle Material: Stainless steel Interframe with Mosaic MOP & Malachite inlays
Overall Length: 150mm in open
Blade Length: 70mm
Blade Thickness: 2.7mm
Weight: 90g
Velvet cloth pouch & Wooden box: Included.
