{"product_id":"ikuo-nagata-in-60-rwl-34-double-assisted-folder-sambar-stag-handle","title":"Ikuo Nagata IN-60 RWL-34 Double Assisted Folder, 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 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.\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 last year's Seki knife show, and also won \"Excellent Folder award\" at JKG (Japan Knife Guild) knife contest in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother his patented unique Double Assisted blade opening \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIN-60 RWL-34 Double Assisted Folder,  Genune Sambar Stag with Brass\/Nickel silver Bullet inlay on integral hand rounded solid Stainless steel one piece Bolsters and Liners handle, 2-3\/4\" Satin brushed RWL-34 blade with thumb-stud and file work on back, 4\" Half mirror Satin polished Solid Stainless steel handle with Stainless steel lanyard shackle on end, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRWL-34 blade in 2.5mm thick, 70mm blade, 162mm in open , Weight 110g\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-60 RWL-34 Double Assisted Folder\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: RWL-34, equivalent to ATS-34 named from R.W. Loveless \u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc):  62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material: Stainless steel Integral with Sambar Stag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 162mm in open\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 70mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.5mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 110g\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":48803845538070,"sku":null,"price":99500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/ikuo-nagata-in-60-rwl-34-double-assisted-folder-sambar-stag-handle-45263884517654.jpg?v=1726252813","url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/products\/ikuo-nagata-in-60-rwl-34-double-assisted-folder-sambar-stag-handle","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}