Gold Mini Flipper with Red/Black Carbon Fiber, Zirconium, and Timascus Pivot Collar (IKBS)

Product Description for Gold Mini Flipper with Red/Black Carbon Fiber, Zirconium, and Timascus Pivot Collar (IKBS)

Maker: JD van Deventer (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 99302
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 2.75 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.60 in.
Total length: 6.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.95 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 3.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.2 oz.
Blade: Satin finished ATS-34 stainless steel
Bolster: Zirconium with a White Timascus titanium damascus pivot collar
Handle: 3D machined red/black carbon fiber set on bronze anodized titanium liners
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: IKBS flipper with locking liner
Description: JD van Deventer creates unique knives of the highest degree of craftsmanship and performance. He took up knife making in 2005 and became a member of the Knifemaker’s Guild of Southern Africa by 2007. He works in a one man shop and even builds most of his machines himself! He is clearly a maker to keep an eye on!
The Gold Mini was designed by Jared Van Otterloo (JVO). This smaller version of the Gold Standard has a 2-3/4 inch blade -- easily capable of getting any task done -- yet the compact size makes it tremendously carry-friendly. The blade is perfectly centered with silky smooth action -- easily opened with one hand using the discreet and ambidextrous flipper toggle. It 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 raised clip point blade is formed from ATS-34 stainless steel. This stainless steel ensures a keen, long lasting edge. It is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. By differentially finishing the blade, JD has emphasized his clean grind lines.
The scales are formed from red/black carbon fiber. A zirconium bolster meets the scales in an elegant curve. A White Timascus titanium damascus pivot ring adds flash. Bronze anodized titanium liners surround a carbon fiber backbar. The titanium pocket clip features a cracked ice finish. It is mounted for right-handed, tip-up carry.
This is a knife you will want in your collection -- though you will be tempted to make it your edc.


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