L48 Flipper with Blue Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber and Timascus (Ceramic IKBS) - RWL-34

Product Description for L48 Flipper with Blue Lightning Strike Carbon Fiber and Timascus (Ceramic IKBS) - RWL-34

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 100824
Blade length: 3.40 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.30 in.
Total length: 7.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.88 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 3.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.6 oz.
Blade: Satin finished RWL-34 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Bolster: Titanium damascus
Handle: Blue lightning strike carbon fiber
Sheath: Cordura pouch
Style: Linerlock folder with ceramic IKBS bearing pivot
Description: South African knifemaker André Thorburn creates an exceptional folder. The blade is perfectly centered with silky-smooth action. The flipper opening is tremendously easy to use for quick deployment. 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. This special folder is made 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. Thorburn is a master of the IKBS pivot and the action on this flipper is as smooth as a knife gets!
The blade is formed from RWL-34 stainless steel and features a hand rubbed satin finish. RWL-34 is a premium powder metallurgy cutlery steel manufactured by ERASTEEL in Söderfors, Sweden. Because it is made from rapidly solidified powders, the microstructure of the steel is much more uniform. This gives the steel much higher strength and resistance to cracks and chips.
Handle scales are formed from blue lightning strike carbon fiber. Copper wires move through the woven carbon strands. Jimping on the thumb ramp provides a comfortable, secure grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills the hand perfectly. This combination nicely complements the Timascus titanium damascus bolsters. The handle is completed with blue anodized titanium liners. The 3D machined titanium pocket clip with ceramic retention ball is mounted for right handed, tip-up carry.
Exceptional fit and finish throughout!
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