Hornet Flipper with Marble Carbon Fiber and Zirconium (IKBS) - CTS-XHP

Product Description for Hornet Flipper with Marble Carbon Fiber and Zirconium (IKBS) - CTS-XHP

Maker: Willem Steenkamp (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 103618
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.25 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.00 in.
Total length: 7.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.17 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 5.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.4 oz.
Blade: Premium CTS-XHP stainless steel, hardened to 61 Hrc
Bolster: Heat colored zirconium pivot ring
Handle: Marble carbon fiber set on anodized titanium liners
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: IKBS flipper with locking liner
Description: This Willem Steenkamp custom Hornet Flipper is a beautiful utility folder that will feel as comfortable in the pocket as it would in any collection. The drop point blade and ergonomic handle are perfectly designed for the task at hand.
The folder has incredibly smooth action thanks to the IKBS pivot. The Ikoma Korth Bearing System (IKBS) was originally designed to fit balisong knives and uses ball bearings to create exceptional action with no blade play. The ambidextrous flipper is tremendously easy to use.
Willem was accepted as a member of the Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa (KGSA) in May of 2007. His attention to detail and passion for his craft is clearly evident in his knives. His fit and finish is on par with the best makers out there!
The 3-1/4 inch blade is hand ground from CTS-XHP stainless steel. This US-made steel is a new air hardening, high carbon, high chromium, corrosion resistant alloy. The grinds are satin finished while the flats are mirror polished, showing off the crisp, clean grinds. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge.
Handle scales are made from marble carbon fiber that has been domed to provide a comfortable grip. A heat colored zirconium pivot collar surrounds the custom titanium pivot. Anodized titanium liners surround the black titanium backbar which keeps the knife strong, but light. The matching black titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry.
Excellent work throughout!


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