LL-XX Flipper with Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber and Zirconium (IKBS)

Product Description for LL-XX Flipper with Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber and Zirconium (IKBS)

Maker: George Muller (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 93551
Blade length: 3.25 in.
Total length: 7.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.12 in.
Item weight: 5.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.0 oz.
Blade: Satin finished Bohler N690 stainless steel
Bolster: Zirconium
Handle: Very rare lightning strike carbon fiber
Style: Liner lock with flipper (IKBS)
Description: South African knifemaker George Muller is well known for creating exceptional knives with exotic materials.
The drop point blade is formed from N690 stainless steel, a super-steel created by Bohler in Austria. It takes an incredibly sharp edge and holds on to it. Increased toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. By satin finishing the grinds and mirror polishing the flats, George has emphasized his clean grind lines. The blade is nicely centered and silky smooth -- easily opened with one hand using the ambidextrous flipper toggle. The blade 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.
Scales of lightning strike carbon fiber form the handle. Copper strands move through the carbon fiber weave. This type of carbon fiber was originally designed for use on fighter jets to redirect electricity. Lightning strike carbon fiber is among the hardest to find knifemaking materials. Zirconium bolsters are a nice accent and are dovetailed to the lightning strike carbon fiber scales for a perfect fit. Zirconium is a new material to the knifemaking world. It is a transitional metal that is primarily mined in South Africa and Australia. Zirconium is highly resistant to corrosion. Anodized titanium liners keep the knife light and strong and surround a 416 stainless steel backbar. A matching lightning strike carbon fiber clip is mounted for right hand, tip up carry.
A gorgeous piece -- perfect to use and comfortable in any collection.


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