L28 Flipper with Carbon Fiber, Damascus, Engraved Zirconium and Silver Inlay (IKBS)

Product Description for L28 Flipper with Carbon Fiber, Damascus, Engraved Zirconium and Silver Inlay (IKBS)

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 95740
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.30 in.
Total length: 7.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.90 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 3.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.0 oz.
Blade: Stainless twist pattern damascus forged by Damasteel
Bolster: Zirconium inlaid with silver and engraved by Julien Marchal
Handle: Carbon fiber
Sheath: Cordura pouch
Style: IKBS front flipper style folding liner lock
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.
The clip point blade is formed from stainless damascus forged by Damasteel. The captivating, high contrast twist pattern is revealed in the grinds. The flats are mirror polished, nearly hiding the pattern. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge.
The scales are formed from carbon fiber. Jimping on the thumb ramp provides a comfortable, secure grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills out the hand perfectly.
Zirconium bolsters are deeply engraved and inlaid with silver accents by Julien Marchal. Belgium-born artist Julien Marchal studied engraving and gun making at Léon Mignon Liège in Belgium and now lives in South Africa. Zirconium is a new material to the knifemaking world. It is a transitional metal that is primarily mined in South Africa and Australia. Zirconium is highly resistant to corrosion. The zirconium has a tremendous iridescence that is extremely enticing. Titanium liners sit against red fiber spacers and have been fileworked and differentially anodized with light blue flats and purple inside the bevels. The TiAlN coated titanium pocket clip is mounted for right handed tip-up carry.
This is among my favorite knives that Andre has made. Exceptional work throughout!


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