L36M Flipper with Black/Blue Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber and Titanium (IKBS)

Product Description for L36M Flipper with Black/Blue Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber and Titanium (IKBS)

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 95745
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.75 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.70 in.
Total length: 8.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.08 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.16 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.08 in.
Item weight: 5.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.8 oz.
Blade: Differentially finished Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Bolster: Anodized and engraved titanium
Handle: Black and blue lightning strike carbon fiber
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 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. Andre is a master of the IKBS pivot and this is as smooth as a knife gets!
The clip point N690 stainless steel blade is meticulously hand satin finished in the grinds and mirror polished on the flats. N690 is a 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.
Handle scales are formed from black and blue lightning strike carbon fiber. Copper wires travel through the carbon weave. Jimping on the thumb ramp provides a comfortable, secure grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills out the hand perfectly.
Titanium bolsters are hand engraved, textured, and differentially anodized, ensuring a positive grip. The titanium liners are anodized purple in the bevels and blue in the flats and are surrounded by red fiber spacers. The 3D machined titanium pocket clip with ceramic retention ball is mounted for right-handed, tip-up carry.
Excellent fit and finish throughout!
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