M39 Flipper with Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber (IKBS)

Product Description for M39 Flipper with Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber (IKBS)

Maker: Andre Van Heerden (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 91564
Blade length: 4.00 in.
Total length: 9.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.25 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Item weight: 6.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.6 oz.
Blade: N690 stainless steel
Handle: Lightning strike carbon fiber
Sheath: Fleece lined cordura pouch
Style: IKBS liner lock folder with flipper
Description: South African knifemaker Andre van Heerden is well known for making impeccable precision knives. From lockup to fit and finish, Andre's knives are in a league of their own..
The drop point N690 stainless blade is meticulously hand satin finished in the grinds and mirror polished on the flats to show off clean, dramatic grind lines. N690 is a super-steel created by Bohler in Austria. It takes an incredibly sharp edge and holds on to it. The increased toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping, and the blade has been hollow ground for easy maintenance.
The blade is easily opened with a simple flick of the wrist or using the flipper mechanism. It is well centered and has silky smooth action -- caused in part by the IKBS (Ikoma Korth Bearing System) pivot system. This mechanism, which was originally designed to fit balisong knives, uses ball bearings to create impeccably smooth action with no blade play. While open, the flipper doubles as a finger guard and jimping on the thumb ramp ensures a steadfast purchase.
The handle is shaped from lightning strike carbon fiber and fills out the hand perfectly. Copper strands move through the carbon fiber weave. Lightning strike carbon fiber was originally designed for use on fighter jets to redirect lightning. This type of carbon fiber is among the hardest to find knifemaking materials. Gentle curving around the finger grooves and back ensure a secure grip in any position, while the light-weight materials retain a nimbleness that makes this knife feel as though it disappears in the hand despite its masterful size. Matte gold anodized titanium liners and fittings round out the knife. The pierced titanium pocket clip is mounted for tip-up carry.


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