L53 Folder with Green Linen Micarta, Engraved Zirconium, and Damascus

Product Description for L53 Folder with Green Linen Micarta, Engraved Zirconium, and Damascus

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 103734
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.25 in.
Total length: 8.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.04 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 4.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.0 oz.
Blade: Stainless damascus forged by Damasteel
Bolster: Zirconium engraved by Julien Marchal
Handle: Green linen Micarta set on anodized titanium liners
Sheath: Fleece lined Cordura pouch
Style: Ceramic IKBS Flipper with locking liner
Description: South African knifemaker André Thorburn creates an exceptional folder. The blade of this elegant folder is perfectly centered with silky smooth action -- easily opened with one hand using the discreet and 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. Andre is a master of the IKBS pivot and the action on this flipper is as smooth as a knife gets!
The drop point blade is hand ground stainless damascus forged by Damasteel in Sweden. This high performing stainless damascus steel is created using powder metallurgical manufacturing to provide excellent edge retention and unmatched beauty. The bold damascus pattern is nicely shown in the high blade grind and mirror polished nearly hiding the pattern in the flats. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge.
Handle scales are green linen Micarta. Jimping on the thumb ramp provides a comfortable, secure grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills the hand perfectly. Titanium liners are anodized blue.The exteneded black G-10 backbar allows for the easy addition of a lanyard.
Zirconium bolsters have been engraved by Belgium-born artist Julien Marchal. Julien studied engraving and gun making at Léon Mignon Liège in Belgium and now lives in South Africa. Zirconium is a transitional metal that is primarily mined in South Africa and Australia. It is resistant to corrosion and scuffing. The 3D machined titanium pocket clip with ceramic retention ball is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry.
Exceptional fit and finish throughout!
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