L28L Flipper with Olive Green Linen Micarta and Zirconium (IKBS)

Product Description for L28L Flipper with Olive Green Linen Micarta and Zirconium (IKBS)

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 96922
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.20 in.
Total length: 7.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.90 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 3.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 4 oz.
Blade: Satin finished Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Bolster: Engraved and differentially anodized zirconium
Handle: Olive green linen Micarta
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 clip 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. By satin finishing the grinds and polishing the flats, Andre has emphasized his clean grind lines.
The scales are olive green linen Micarta that have been nicely domed and polished. Jimping on the thumb ramp provides a comfortable, secure grip. Zirconium bolsters are engraved and differentially anodized by Andre's wife. Zirconium 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 machined titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-handed, tip-up carry. A ceramic ball bearing on the end makes it particularly effective.
Exceptional fit throughout.


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