L48 Interframe Flipper with Black and Translucent Green Inlay (IKBS)

Product Description for L48 Interframe Flipper with Black and Translucent Green Inlay (IKBS)

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 96324
Blade length: 3.30 in.
Total length: 7.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.95 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 3.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 3.6 oz.
Blade: Differentially finished Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Handle: Black G10 with translucent green inlays
Sheath: Fleece lined Cordura pouch
Style: IKBS Flipper with locking liner
Description: South African knifemaker André Thorburn creates an exceptional folder. This L48 Interframe Flipper is a spectacular EDC though it will fit comfortably in nearly any collection.
The blade is perfectly centered with silky-smooth action -- 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 drop point blade is formed from N690 stainless 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 formed from black G10 and are inlaid with translucent green G10 inlays. The domed handle provides a comfortable, secure grip. Jimping on the thumb ramp aids grip. The flipper doubles as a front guard that keeps the hand from sliding forward onto the blade. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills out the hand perfectly. The handle is completed with light blue anodized titanium liners that elegantly contrast against the G-10 scales. The TiAlN coated titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-handed, tip-up carry.
Exceptional fit throughout.


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