M46 Flipper with Orange Dark Matter FatCarbon (Ceramic IKBS) - MagnaCut

Product Description for M46 Flipper with Orange Dark Matter FatCarbon (Ceramic IKBS) - MagnaCut

Maker: Andre Van Heerden (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 107192
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.25 in.
Total length: 7.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 3.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.4 oz.
Blade: Differentially finished CPM-MagnaCut stainless steel
Handle: Orange dark matter FatCarbon set on anodized titanium liners
Sheath: Padded pouch
Style: Folding linerlock with IKBS Plus bearing system
Description: Andre van Heerden started making handmade folders shortly after his start in 2002 and his natural talent at the craft is readily apparent. His dedication to use exacting standards and quality materials produce pieces that are superior in build and elegant in design. From lockup to fit and finish -- let along edge holding -- Andre's knives are in a league of their own. These days, we mostly see his efforts with A2 knives. It's exciting to get his own precision made work.
The blade is perfectly centered with 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. Van Heerden created this special M46 Flipper 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.
The blade is hand ground CPM-MagnaCut. CPM-MagnaCut is a new premium stainless steel created by Crucible with the help of professional metallurgist Dr. Larrin Thomas. MagnaCut combines the high toughness of CPM-4V with the corrosion resistance of CPM-20CV. This creates a perfect blade steel option for knives that need high toughness and great edge retention while still being easy to maintain. This makes MagnaCut a great candidate for both folding knives and hard use fixed blades. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge.
Handle scales are Orange Dark Matter FatCarbon. The custom pivot is heat colored zirconium and is surrounded by a matching heat colored zirconium pivot collar. Jimping on the thumb ramp aids grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills your hand perfectly. Bronze anodized titanium liners surround a carbon fiber backbar. The 3D machined zirconium pocket clip is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry.
Exceptional work throughout!
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