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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-85 RWL-34 Back-Lock Folder, Unique Honeycomb wired Black Resin handle called "C-Tek" with shell inlaid metal shield, Hand rounded integral one-piece satin brushed Titanium bolster, liners & end spacer with shell inlays and Stainless steel tubular lanyard hole on end, Hand filed Stainless Damascus back spring bar with matching Shell inlaid lock release button, 3" Satin-brushed ZDI-ELMAX Stainless Damascus steel Spear point blade with Swede, Nail-nick and file work on back, 3-3/4" Satin brushed integral solid Titanium handle, Comes with Black velvet cloth pouch and hand-made Ho-wood box.
Damascus blade in 3.1mm thick, 70mm blade, 160mm in open , Weight 70g
Specifications
Knife Model: Ikuo Nagata IN-85 Stainless Damascus Back-Lock Folder
Blade Material: Stainless Damascus steel
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60
Handle Material: C-Tek Honeycomb wired Black Resin with shell inlaid metal shield
Overall Length: 160mm in open
Blade Length: 70m
Blade Thickness: 3.1mm
Weight: 70g
Velvet cloth pouch & Wooden box: Included.
