Tactical FLF with Black and Red Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber and MoonGlow II (IKBS)

Product Description for Tactical FLF with Black and Red Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber and MoonGlow II (IKBS)

Maker: John Arnold (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 93497
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.30 in.
Total length: 7.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.35 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.12 in.
Item weight: 6.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 7 oz.
Blade: Satin finished premium M390 stainless steel
Bolster: Very rare black lightning strike carbon fiber
Handle: Very rare red lightning strike carbon fiber
Sheath: Fleece lined cordura pouch
Style: IKBS flipper with liner lock
Description: Growing up in a house where everybody had creative hobbies, John has always enjoyed making things with his hands. A part time knifemaker and architect by profession, John Arnold finds both joy and satisfaction in designing and constructing well balanced, well proportioned and beautiful knives. The Knifemakers Guild of South Africa recognized John's skill and accepted him as a member in September 2006.
John designed this strong, reliable folder for everyday carry, yet it could easily be a cherished knife in any collection. The blade is satin finished in the grinds and mirror polished on the flats. M390 is a true 'super-steel' and ensures exceptional edge holding with durability. The knife has a swedge that runs nearly the length of the spine. A hollow grind makes for easy sharpening and shows off the clean, dramatic grind lines.
The action is silky smooth, thanks to the IKBS ball bearing system, and it is perfectly centered without the slightest wobble. The IKBS (Ikoma Korth Bearing System) pivot system, which was originally designed to fit balisong knives, uses ball bearings to create smooth action with no blade play. A front flipper assists in the ease of opening. The compact front flipper is easy to use and does not get caught on things while kept in the pocket.
The scales combine very rare red and black lightning strike carbon fiber. Copper strands move through the carbon fiber weave. Lightning strike carbon fiber was originally designed for use on fighter jets to redirect electricity. This type of carbon fiber is among the hardest to find knifemaking materials. The red lightning strike carbon fiber is particularly dramatic. A carbon fiber back spacer extends beyond the end of the body and has a lanyard hole. It is inlaid with MoonGlow II (luminescent polyester). This inlay glows in the dark, making the knife easy to find even under dark conditions.
Simply exceptional!


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