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.

This is his patented unique Double Assisted blade opening & closing mechanism that locks both in open and closed positions. By pushing side button, the blade opens in 20 degrees to manually full open with thumb-stud. For closing, push the button to release lock and close in 20 degrees automatically. Please see last two photos that opened and closed in 20 degrees, and also see the video. This is a friendly function for people with hand disabilities.

IN-50 Damascus Double Assisted Folder,  Beautiful design and Mosaic White MOP + Abalone inlays on interframe hand rounded solid Stainless steel handle, 2-3/4" Stainless Damascus steel blade with thumb-stud and file work on back, 4" Half mirror Satin polished Solid Stainless steel handle, File worked stainless steel back spring bar, Push button to open and close blade in 20 degrees. Comes with Black velvet cloth pouch and hand-made Ho-wood box.

Blackened Stainless Damascus blade in 2.0mm thick, 70mm blade, 162mm in open , Weight 90g

Specifications

Knife Model: Ikuo Nagata IN-50 Damascus Double Assisted Folder
Blade Material: Blackened Stainless Damascus Steel 
Rockwell Hardness (HRc):  60

Handle Material: Stainless steel Interframe with Mosaic MOP+Abalone inlays

Overall Length: 162mm in open
Blade Length: 70mm
Blade Thickness: 2.0mm
Weight: 90g

Velvet cloth pouch & Wooden box:  Included.