{"product_id":"ikuo-nagata-in-165-2-3-4-rwl-34-spear-point-blade-back-lock-folder-bullet-inlaid-sambar-stag-handle","title":"Ikuo Nagata IN-165 2-3\/4\" RWL-34 Spear point blade Back-Lock Folder, Bullet inlaid Sambar Stag Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIN-165 RWL-34 Back-Lock Folder,  3-3\/4\" Satin-brushed Half-Mirror RWL-34 Spear point blade with Nail-nick and Swedge \u0026amp; 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRWL-34 blade in 3.2mm thick, 75mm blade, 184mm in open , Weight 140g\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Model: Ikuo Nagata IN-165 Back-Lock Folder\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Stainless RWL-34 named from famous Robert W. Loveless and equivalent to Hitachi ATS-34) in Rockwell HRc.:  61+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material: Genuine Sambar Stag with Bullet inlay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 184mm in open\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 75m\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 3.2mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 140g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVelvet cloth pouch \u0026amp; Wooden box:  Included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67970089845014,"sku":null,"price":110400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/IMG_6471.jpg?v=1794547366","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.com\/products\/ikuo-nagata-in-165-2-3-4-rwl-34-spear-point-blade-back-lock-folder-bullet-inlaid-sambar-stag-handle","provider":"JapaneseKnifeDirect.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}