L51 Compact Flipper with Silver Strike Carbon Fiber (Ceramic IKBS) - CTS-XHP

Product Description for L51 Compact Flipper with Silver Strike Carbon Fiber (Ceramic IKBS) - CTS-XHP

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 106041
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.40 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.25 in.
Total length: 7.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.95 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 3.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.8 oz.
Blade: Differentially finished CTS-XHP stainless steel, hardened to 61 Hrc
Bolster: TiAlN titanium external pivot and collar
Handle: 3D machined silver strike carbon fiber set on anodized and fileworked titanium liners
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: Ceramic IKBS flipper with locking liner
Description: South African knifemaker André Thorburn creates an exceptional folder. His most popular folder of all time is the iconic L51 Flipper. The pocket-friendly L51 Compact is slightly smaller size and light weight (only 3.8 oz!). This makes it a very easy knife to keep close at hand.
The blade is perfectly centered and has silky smooth, drop shut action -- easily opened with one hand using the 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. This special folder is made 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. This is as smooth as a knife gets!
The blade is hand ground Carpenter CTS-XHP stainless steel. This premium US-made steel is an air hardening, high carbon, high chromium, corrosion resistant alloy. This knife will have exceptional edge holding! The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. By differentially polishing the blade, Andre emphasized his clean grind lines.
3D machined silver strike carbon fiber handle scales are set on anodized, fileworked titanium liners. Jimping on the thumb ramp aids grip. The flipper doubles as a front guard that keeps your hand from sliding forward onto the blade. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills your hand perfectly. The external custom pivot and collar are TiAlN titanium. The 3D machined TiAlN titanium pocket clip with ceramic retention ball is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry.
Exceptional work throughout.
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