LL-BB Flipper with Antique Westinghouse Micarta, Black Timascus, and Damascus (Ceramic IKBS)

Product Description for LL-BB Flipper with Antique Westinghouse Micarta, Black Timascus, and Damascus (Ceramic IKBS)

Maker: George Muller (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 100043
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.80 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.80 in.
Total length: 8.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 5.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.8 oz.
Blade: Grosse Rosen pattern Damasteel stainless damascus
Bolster: Black Timascus
Handle: Antique Westinghouse Micarta
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: Linerlock flipper with ceramic IKBS
Description: South African knifemaker George Muller makes an exceptionally dramatic knife -- and at a price that would never be found from a US maker. The colors, textures and style all work perfectly together. The combination of antique Westinghouse Micarta, Black Timascus, and stainless damascus immediately captures the eye and inspires the imagination.
The hollow ground blade is formed from Grosse Rosen pattern damascus forged by Damasteel in Sweden. The blade has smooth action and is easily opened with one hand using the 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. This special folder is made with ceramic ball bearings. Generally IKBS bearings are made either from tool steel or from stainless steel. Stainless steel can wear away, resulting in uneven action over time. Tool steel bearings can oxidize making the action rough. Ceramic bearings are the best of all worlds -- extremely hard and wear resistant, they are also inert and will not oxidize.
Handle scales are made from antique Westinghouse Micarta. This Micarta was developed in 1910 by Westinghouse Electric Corporation as an industrial thermo-set laminate for electrical insulation. This light toned Micarta was lost in a warehouse and only recently discovered. The top shows the beautiful yellowing with age that makes this Micarta so captivating. Black Timascus bolsters are dovetailed to the scales for a perfect fit. The titanium liners, backbar, and pivot ring are anodized. The anodized titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-handed, tip-up carry.
An excellent knife from George Muller that is sure to demand attention!


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