ST1 Flipper with Ironwood and Zirconium (IKBS)

Product Description for ST1 Flipper with Ironwood and Zirconium (IKBS)

Maker: Neill Schutte (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 100201
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.20 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.00 in.
Total length: 7.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 3.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 6 oz.
Blade: Differentially finished premium RWL-34 PM stainless steel
Bolster: Zirconium
Handle: Presentation grade Arizona desert ironwood set on anodized titanium liners
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: IKBS flipper with locking liner
Description: Neill Schutte is a spectacular knifemaker.
He is perhaps best known for his Loveless style knives and has been making flippers for the last few years. His flippers have reached a true world class level with some of the best fit and finish as well as action to be found anywhere. He has won a stunning set of awards including Best Fighter at the 2014 and 2015 Blade Shows in Atlanta, Best Hunting Knife at the 2014 and 2016 Knifemakers Guild Show of Southern Africa, Best Boot Knife at the 2013 Knifemakers Guild Show of Southern Africa, and Best Fancy Fixed Blade, Best Knife of Show, and Best Working Fixed Blade at the 2013 Bloemfontein Knifemakers Show.
This flipper features an RWL-34 PM stainless steel blade. It is meticulously satin finished with a long swedge. RWL 34 is a premium powder metallurgy cutlery steel manufactured by ERASTEEL in Söderfors, Sweden. Because it is made from rapidly solidified powders, the microstructure of the steel is much more uniform. This gives the steel much higher strength and resistance to cracking. The action is truly as good as a folder gets. It effortlessly flicks out with silky-smooth motion and falls closed once the lock is disengaged.
Presentation grade Arizona desert ironwood scales are set on anodized titanium liners. The scales meet perfectly with the zirconium bolsters. Zirconium is a transitional metal that is primarily mined in South Africa and Australia. It is highly resistant to corrosion and scuffing. A black G-10 backbar keeps the knife strong, yet extremely light. The zirconium pocket clip is exceptionally elegant.
Absolutely tremendous!


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