Tangent with Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber (IKBS)

Product Description for Tangent with Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber (IKBS)

Maker: Grant & Gavin Hawk (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 92410
Blade length: 3.12 in.
Total length: 7.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.92 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 3.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.4 oz.
Blade: Devin Thomas Fireball pattern damascus forged from stainless steels
Handle: Lightning strike carbon fiber with flame anodized titanium accents
Style: IKBS folding flipper
Description: The Tangent is a unique folder from Grant and Gavin Hawk. It features the IKBS ball bearing pivot, which makes the action extremely smooth and the flipping motion incredibly fast. The mechanism is easy to use for both right and left handed users.
The blade is formed from stainless damascus forged by Devin Thomas. He calls this pattern Fireball damascus. The blade will have exceptional edge holding and is very dramatic. A cobalt blue anodized double thumbstud is one method of fast opening. An alternative method is by using the unobtrusive flipper. A light but deliberate pull on the flipper and the blade jumps to attention!
High tech scales of very rare lightning strike carbon fiber sit atop titanium slabs which are anodized a vivid pattern of blues, purples, and golds. Copper strands move through the woven carbon fiber. 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 of knifemaking materials.
An ingenious pivoting system derived from the Hawk Beetle is used in the Tangent. When the blade is opened, the lower section of the frame moves back and forward in a unique motion controlled by a silicone rubber bungee. Though the mechanism does not lock, when your finger rests on the lower section of the frame, it holds the blade open. A high tech pocket clip keeps the knife close at hand. It is mounted for tip down carry.
Excellent work throughout!


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