L46 Flipper with Blue/Black Carbon Fiber and Engraved Zirconium (IKBS)

Product Description for L46 Flipper with Blue/Black Carbon Fiber and Engraved Zirconium (IKBS)

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 94230
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.25 in.
Total length: 7.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.95 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.11 in.
Item weight: 5.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.6 oz.
Blade: Satin finished Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Bolster: Engraved zirconium bolster
Handle: Blue/black carbon fiber
Sheath: Fleece lined cordura pouch
Style: IKBS flipper with locking liner
Description: South African knifemaker André Thorburn creates an exceptional folder at an amazingly low price. The blade is perfectly centered and silky smooth -- easily opened with one hand using the discreet and ambidextrous flipper toggle. The blade uses the IKBS (Ikoma Korth Bearing System) pivot system. This mechanism, which was originally designed to fit balisong knives, uses ball bearings to create exceptional action with no blade play.
The swayback blade is formed from N690 stainless steel, a super-steel created by Bohler in Austria. It takes an incredibly sharp edge and holds on to it. Increased toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. By satin finishing the grinds and polishing the flats, Andre has emphasized his clean grind lines.
The scales are blue/black carbon fiber that have been nicely domed and polished. Jimping on the thumb ramp provides a comfortable, secure grip. Zirconium bolsters are engraved by Andre's wife. Zirconium is a new material to the knifemaking world. It is a transitional metal that is primarily mined in South Africa and Australia. Zirconium is highly resistant to corrosion and scuffing. The handle is completed with blue anodized titanium liners and red fiber spacers. The pierced titanium pocket clip is mounted for tip-up carry.
Exceptional fit throughout.


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