L46 Flipper with Silver Strike Carbon Fiber and Engraved Stainless Steel (Ceramic IKBS)

Product Description for L46 Flipper with Silver Strike Carbon Fiber and Engraved Stainless Steel (Ceramic IKBS)

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 98995
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.10 in.
Total length: 7.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.99 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.16 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 5.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.8 oz.
Blade: Differentially finished premium CTS-XHP stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Bolster: Textured and engraved stainless steel
Handle: Silver strike carbon fiber
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: Ceramic IKBS flipper with locking liner
Description: South African knifemaker André Thorburn creates an exceptional folder. The blade is perfectly centered and has silky-smooth action. When combined with the IKBS ball bearing system, the action is exceptional! 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. This special IKBS knife was created 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. It is easily opened with the flipper. Andre is a master of IKBS and this folder has action that is as smooth as it gets!
The blade is formed from Carpenter's CTS-XHP stainless steel. This US-made steel is a new air hardening, high carbon, high chromium, corrosion resistant alloy. This blade will have exceptional edge holding! It is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. By differentially polishing the blade, Andre has emphasized his clean grind lines.
The scales are formed from silver strike carbon fiber. Jimping on the thumb ramp provides a comfortable, secure grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills out the hand perfectly. Stainless steel bolsters are hand engraved, textured, and polished by Marietjie Thorburn, ensuring a positive grip. Bronze anodized titanium liners surround a G10 backbar. The 3D machined titanium pocket clip with ceramic retention ball is mounted for right-handed, tip-up carry.
A stellar everyday carry piece for any occasion!
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