{"product_id":"katsu-nemoto-ks01","title":"Katsu Nemoto Higo-no-Kami Folding Knife 3.5\" AUS-8 Black Titanium Blade Orange Aluminum Carbon Fiber Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNorth Mountain Blade KS01 – 3.5\" AUS-8 Higo-no-Kami Folding Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Mountain Blade KS01 is a Nemoto-designed Higo-no-Kami folding knife that blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern tactical design. Developed with Nemoto Knives, it reflects the expertise of Mr. Nemoto Tomoyuki, a former JSDF paratrooper. It features a 3.5-inch black titanium-coated AUS-8 steel blade for strength, edge retention, and corrosion resistance, opened by a Japanese-style thumb lever on a smooth ball bearing system. The anodized aluminum front handle with a carbon fiber protector pairs with a stainless steel back handle for a secure, corrosion-resistant grip, and a black titanium-coated pocket clip provides reliable deep carry. Each knife ships in a heavy-duty waterproof case with pre-cut foam. Going Gear is an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNorth Mountain Blade KS01 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth Mountain Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKS01 Higo-no-Kami (Nemoto Design)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAUS-8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Titanium Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5\" (89 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized Aluminum \u0026amp; Carbon Fiber (Stainless Back)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLock \/ Deployment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Thumb Lever, Ball Bearing System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Clip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Titanium Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof with Pre-Cut Foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolding Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat blade steel does the North Mountain Blade KS01 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Mountain Blade KS01 uses AUS-8 stainless steel with a black titanium coating for strength, edge retention, and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the North Mountain Blade KS01 open?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Mountain Blade KS01 opens with a Japanese-style thumb lever on a smooth ball bearing system for fast, one-handed deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the handle on the North Mountain Blade KS01 made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Mountain Blade KS01 has an anodized aluminum front handle with a carbon fiber protector and a stainless steel back handle for a secure, corrosion-resistant grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho designed the North Mountain Blade KS01?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Mountain Blade KS01 is a Nemoto Knives design by Mr. Nemoto Tomoyuki, a former Japan Self-Defense Force paratrooper, in the traditional Higo-no-Kami style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the North Mountain Blade KS01 include a case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The North Mountain Blade KS01 ships in a heavy-duty waterproof case with pre-cut foam, ideal for storage, protection, or field transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the North Mountain Blade KS01?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Mountain Blade KS01 is available at Going Gear, an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Mountain Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52703061901632,"sku":"KS01","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/katsu-nemoto-higo-no-kami-3-5-aus8-black-titanium-folding-knife.jpg?v=1782668022","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/katsu-nemoto-ks01","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}