L48 Flipper with Stacked Carbon Fiber and Yellow G10 (IKBS)

Product Description for L48 Flipper with Stacked Carbon Fiber and Yellow G10 (IKBS)

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 93910
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.40 in.
Total length: 7.79 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): 0.09 in.
Item weight: 4.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.8 oz.
Blade: Satin finished Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Bolster: Engraved and textured zirconium
Handle: Stacked carbon fiber and yellow G10
Sheath: Fleece lined cordura pouch
Style: IKBS flipper with locking liner
Description: South African knifemaker André Thorburn creates an exceptional folder. The blade is perfectly centered and has silky-smooth action. When combined with the IKBS ball bearing system, the flipper 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. This is as smooth as a knife gets!
The drop point 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.
The handle combines stacked carbon fiber and yellow G10 with zirconium bolsters that are finely textured and engraved. The bolsters provide a steadfast grip that is also very beautiful. 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. Jimping on the thumb ramp ensures a secure grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills out the hand perfectly. It is completed with blue anodized titanium liners and red fiber spacers. The pierced titanium pocket clip is mounted for tip-up carry.


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