Katsu ~ KS01

The KATSU KS01 (Nemoto Knives Design): Japanese AUS-8 & Carbon Fiber Armor Tactical Folder

Alright, you gear-grinding degenerates, clear the workbench and check your pocket inventory. If you’re still carrying a generic budget folder designed by committee, your daily rotation is missing some real tactical lineage. Stop acting like a bench-top bench-warmer relying on dull, soft-metal gas-station knives. Meet the KATSU KS01—a striking, Japanese-inspired tactical folder born from a collaboration with legendary designer Nemoto Tomoyuki (ex-JSDF paratrooper). Built for the garage-dwelling artisan who demands high-speed friction lever actuation, military-grade materials, and aggressive styling while enjoying a fresh box of Green Crayons.

Available in custom-tailored front scale options including high-visibility Orange G10, Black Aluminum, and Khaki Aluminum—each paired with a sleek Carbon Fiber protector shield—this blade looks completely lethal sitting on a grease-stained workbench right next to your primary shop tools.

The Sharp & Salty Details

• Tactical Japanese AUS-8 Blade Engine: Forged with a 3.5-inch Sakura-style blade made from Japanese AUS-8 stainless steel and coated in a stealthy, protective Black Titanium finish. This battle-tested steel delivers exceptional strength, high corrosion resistance, and edge retention that easily outlasts a certified "Window Licker's" daily attention span.

• Friction Lever & Bearing Deployment: Outfitted with an authentic Japanese-style thumb opening lever riding on a buttery-smooth ball bearing pivot system. One quick snap of your thumb rockets the blade open with speed and mechanical authority.

• Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Handle Armor: Features a high-grade front scale setup (available in Orange G10, Black Aluminum, or Khaki Aluminum) capped with an aggressive Carbon Fiber protector inlay. The reverse side features a heavy-duty stainless steel frame anchored by a solid Black Titanium-coated pocket clip that resists shop grease and daily abrasion.

• Heavy-Duty Waterproof Field Case: Ships protected inside a custom heavy-duty waterproof case fitted with precision pre-cut foam—perfect for throwing into your truck, gear bag, or shop display tray without scratching the hardware.

The KATSU KS01 Nemoto Design pulls zero punches, deletes flimsy folders from your rotation, and upgrades your daily knife layout to elite status. Stop acting like a socket-wrench slinging savage with a dull butter knife—pick your handle setup and drop a real Japanese tactical tank straight into your carry setup.

C.E.W.L. KutZ

Stay Sharp. Stay Salty.