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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.
IN-20 RWL-34 Back-Lock Folder, Elegant, yet Rugged Lock back Folder with beautiful White MOP handle with Mokume-gane plate inlaid with Abalone, Hand rounded integral one-piece mirror polished stainless steel bolsters/liners with Mokume-gane lanyard shackle on end, Hand filed back spring bar with matching Abalone inlaid Mokume-gane lock release button, 3" Satin-brushed RWL-34 blade with Nail-nick and file work on back, 4-1/4" Mirror polished integral solid Stainless steel handle, Comes with Black velvet cloth pouch and hand-made Ho-wood box.
RWL-34 blade in 2.6mm thick, 77mm blade, 180mm in open , Weight 120g
Specifications
Knife Model: Ikuo Nagata IN-20 RWL-34 Back-Lock Folder
Blade Material: RWL-34, equivalent to ATS-34 named from R.W. Loveless
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Handle Material: Integral solid Stainless steel with White MOP & Mokume-gane/Abalone inlays
Overall Length: 180mm in open
Blade Length: 77mm
Blade Thickness: 2.6mm
Weight: 120g
Velvet cloth pouch & Wooden box: Included.
