Nomad Premium Flipper with Damascus, Westinghouse Micarta, and Zirconium (IKBS)

Product Description for Nomad Premium Flipper with Damascus, Westinghouse Micarta, and Zirconium (IKBS)

Maker: Willem Steenkamp (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 101291
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.40 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.25 in.
Total length: 8.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.09 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 6.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.8 oz.
Blade: Galactic bacon damascus forged by Chad Nichols
Bolster: Heat colored zirconium
Handle: Antique Westinghouse Micarta
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: Linerlock flipper with IKBS bearing pivot
Description: This Willem Steenkamp full dress Nomad Flipper is a prime example of Willem's spectacular work utilizing some of the most sought after materials in the knife industry. The spear point blade and ergonomic handle are perfectly designed and implemented.
Willem was accepted as a member of the Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa (KGSA) in May of 2007. His attention to detail is clearly evident in his knives. His fit and finish rivals that of the best makers found anywhere.
The blade is perfectly centered with silky smooth action -- easily opened with one hand using the discreet and ambidextrous flipper toggle. It uses the IKBS (Ikoma Korth Bearing System) pivot system. This mechanism, which was originally designed to fit balisong knives, uses ball bearings to create exceptional action with no blade play. Jimping on the flipper tab makes the knife particularly easy to deploy.
The spear point blade is made from galactic bacon stainless damascus forged by Chad Nichols. The intricate pattern is revealed in the grinds and the flats are mirror polished nearly hiding the pattern. The spine of the blade has been jimped to provide a secure thumb purchase.
The scales are made from antique Westinghouse Micarta. This Micarta was developed in 1910 by Westinghouse Electric Corporation as an industrial thermo-set laminate for electrical insulation. This light toned Micarta was lost in a warehouse and only recently discovered. The top shows the beautiful yellowing with age that makes this rare Micarta so captivating. Handle scales meet the zirconium bolsters in an elegant curve. Zirconium is a transitional metal that is primarily mined in South Africa and Australia. It is highly resistant to corrosion and scuffing. Timascus pivot collars are inlaid into both sides of the bolsters. Blue anodized titanium liners surround a jimped zirconium backbar. The 3D machined galactic bacon damascus pocket clip is mounted for right-handed, tip-up carry.
Excellent work throughout!


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