L50 Flipper with Damasteel and Marbled Carbon Fiber (Ceramic IKBS)

Product Description for L50 Flipper with Damasteel and Marbled Carbon Fiber (Ceramic IKBS)

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 100052
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.30 in.
Total length: 8.30 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.17 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.11 in.
Item weight: 6.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 8.0 oz.
Blade: Stainless damascus forged by Damasteel, 59 HRC
Bolster: Stainless damascus forged by Damasteel
Handle: Marble carbon fiber
Sheath: Cordura pouch
Style: Ceramic IKBS flipper style folding liner lock
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 action is exceptional! 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 special IKBS knife was created 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. Andre is master of IKBS and this flipper has action that is as smooth as a knife gets!
The drop point blade is formed from Vinland pattern stainless damascus forged by Damasteel. This high performing stainless damascus is created using powder metallurgical steel manufacturing to provide excellent edge retention and unmatched beauty. The captivating, high contrast pattern is revealed in the grinds. The flats are mirror polished, nearly hiding the pattern. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge.
The scales are formed from marble carbon fiber. Jimping on the thumb ramp provides a comfortable, secure grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills out the hand perfectly.
Carbon fiber scales meet perfectly with Damasteel bolsters. Fileworked titanium liners are anodized bronze on the flats and purple in the bevels. The liners surround a black G10 backbar. The 3D machined Damasteel pocket clip with ceramic retention ball is mounted for right-handed, tip-up carry.
Excellent work throughout!
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