Breeze Jr. Front Flipper with Layered Carbon Fiber/G10 and Westinghouse Micarta (IKBS)

Product Description for Breeze Jr. Front Flipper with Layered Carbon Fiber/G10 and Westinghouse Micarta (IKBS)

Maker: Kosie Steenkamp (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 103724
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 2.80 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.60 in.
Total length: 6.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.95 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 3.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.2 oz.
Blade: Satin finished Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 60 Hrc
Bolster: Antique Westinghouse Micarta
Handle: Layered carbon fiber/black G-10
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: IKBS bearing front flipper with locking liner
Description: This Kosie Steenkamp custom Breeze Jr. front flipper is a fantastic utility folder -- yet it would feel equally comfortable in most any collection. The new Breeze Jr. model feels great in the hand -- though its smaller size makes it particularly easy to keep in the pocket. The drop point blade and ergonomic handle are perfectly designed for any task at hand. The folder has incredibly smooth action thanks to the IKBS bearing system. 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 inobtrusive front flipper is tremendously easy to use and won't get caught on things in your pocket. This style of flipper is designed to be flicked out with your thumb.
Kosie was introduced to knife making by his brother, Willem Steenkamp. He began making knives in 2007 and was accepted as a member of the Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa (KGSA) in May of 2009. Kosie is a stickler for detail and perfection, all these qualities and his obvious passion for this craft comes through in his work.
The drop point blade is made from N690 stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finish. N690 is a stainless steel created by Bohler in Austria. It takes an incredibly sharp edge and holds onto it. Increased toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge.
The handle combines layered black G10/carbon with antique Westinghouse Micarta bolsters. 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. A carbon fiber pivot collar surrounds the custom pivot. Bronze anodized titanium liners surround a carbon fiber back spacer. A bronze anodized, orange peel textured titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry.
Excellent work throughout!


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