Tarpon Front Flipper with Black/Grey G10 and Carbon Fiber

Product Description for Tarpon Front Flipper with Black/Grey G10 and Carbon Fiber

Maker: Willem Steenkamp (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 95153
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.20 in.
Total length: 7.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.05 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 4.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 9.8 oz.
Blade: Satin finished Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Bolster: Carbon fiber
Handle: Black/grey G-10
Style: Front flipper liner lock
Description: This Willem Steenkamp custom Tarpon EDC liner lock is a front flipper design and a fantastic utility folder. The clip point blade and ergonomic handle are perfectly designed for the task at hand.
Willem was accepted as a member of the Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa (KGSA) in May of 2007. His attention to detail is clearly evident in his knives.
The 3-1/3 inch clip point blade is made from N690 stainless steel hardened to 59HRC with a brushed satin finish. N690 is created by Bohler in Austria. It takes an incredibly sharp edge and holds onto it. Increased toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge.
The handle is combines layered black/grey G-10 with carbon fiber bolsters. Rather than using two separate pieces end-butted together, Willem created the G10 handle and inlaid a separate section of carbon fiber into the bolster section. This results in very strong scales! Blue anodized titanium liners are jewel polished on the interior. A front flipper assists in the ease of opening. The compact front flipper is easy to use and does not get caught on things while kept in the pocket. It can be opened with a flick of the finger or it may be opened by slowly rotating the blade with thumb or first finger. The textured, anodized titanium pocket clip is mounted for tip-up carry.
Exceptional work throughout! We're excited to see where he goes next.


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