K1 Flipper with Black Micarta and Titanium (IKBS)

Product Description for K1 Flipper with Black Micarta and Titanium (IKBS)

Maker: Keith Kruger (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 95037
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.20 in.
Total length: 7.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.07 in.
Item weight: 4.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.8 oz.
Blade: Satin finished Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Bolster: Engraved and anodized titanium
Handle: Black micarta
Sheath: Fleece lined cordura storage pouch
Style: Folding liner lock with IKBS
Description: Keith Kruger is the son-in-law of renowned South African knifemaker André Thorburn. Working in the same workshop as Andre has allowed him to create truly exceptional knives despite his only having made knives for the last year.
Like Andre's knives the blade of this flipper is perfectly centered and has some of the smoothest action you'll ever feel. It is 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 for balisong knives, uses ball bearings to create exceptional action with no blade play.
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 differentially polishing the blade, Keith has emphasized his clean grind lines.
The scales combine black micarta with anodized titanium. The surface of the titanium was lightly engraved by Keith in pointillist scrolls. Blue anodized titanium liners rest against red fiber spacers. A black G10 backspacer helps keep the knife light, yet strong. The pierced titanium pocket clip is mounted for tip-up carry.
Excellent fit throughout.


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