Front Flipper with Damasteel, Copper Mesh Carbon Fiber, and Zirconium (IKBS)

Product Description for Front Flipper with Damasteel, Copper Mesh Carbon Fiber, and Zirconium (IKBS)

Maker: Hennie du Plessis (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 109173
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 2.90 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.80 in.
Total length: 7.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.92 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 5.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 11.2 oz.
Blade: Hand ground stainless damascus forged by Damasteel
Bolster: Engraved zirconium
Handle: Copper mesh carbon fiber set on titanium liners
Sheath: Leather zipper case
Style: Linerlock front flipper with IKBS bearing pivot
Description: South African knifemaker Hennie Du Plessis creates an exceptional folder. The blade is perfectly centered and has silky-smooth action -- easily opened with one hand using the discreet and ambidextrous front flipper toggle. When combined with the IKBS ball bearing system, the action is exceptional! The Ikoma Korth Bearing System (IKBS) was originally designed to fit balisong knives and uses ball bearings to create exceptional action with no blade play.
The blade is hand ground stainless damascus forged by Damasteel in Sweden. This high performing damascus is created using powder metallurgical steel manufacturing to provide excellent edge retention and unmatched beauty. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge.
Copper mesh carbon fiber handle scales are set on textured titanium liners using torx screws. The liners are jewel polished in the interior. The liners surround a raised copper backbar. The scales are dovetail fit to zirconium bolsters. The bolsters are meticulously hand engraved by Ilze du Plessis. The Damasteel pocket clip is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry.
Excellent work throughout!


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