M31 XL Mod with Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber (IKBS)

Product Description for M31 XL Mod with Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber (IKBS)

Maker: Andre Van Heerden (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 90252
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.90 in.
Total length: 11.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.40 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Item weight: 9.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 10.32 oz.
Blade: S35VN stainless steel with a differential finish
Handle: Lightning Strike carbon fiber set on anodized titanium liners
Style: IKBS flipper style folding liner lock
Description: South African knifemaker Andre van Heerden creates an amazing folder -- and at a price that could never be found from an American handmade knife. This massive flipper is among his most dramatic EDC folders to date.
The S35VN stainless steel blade has been hand satin finished on the grinds and mirror polished on the flats. This accentuates the sweeping, crisp grind lines. The blade is easily opened with a simple flick of the wrist or using flipper mechanism. The blade is well centered and has silky smooth action, due to the IKBS (Ikoma Korth Bearing System) pivot system. This mechanism, which was originally designed to fit balisong knives, uses ball bearings to create smooth action with no blade play.
Very rare lightning strike carbon fiber scales rest on anodized titanium, keeping this knife light and fast. 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. Titanium liners and a titanium backbar keep the knife light and fast. It is easy to keep this large handmade folder close at hand with the pocket clip mounted for tip-up carry. Excellent fit and finish throughout!


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