L45 Flipper with Dragonskin Damascus and Blue/Silver Carbon Fiber (Ceramic IKBS)

Product Description for L45 Flipper with Dragonskin Damascus and Blue/Silver Carbon Fiber (Ceramic IKBS)

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 103235
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.20 in.
Total length: 7.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.90 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 3.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.2 oz.
Blade: Heat blued Dragonskin damascus forged from carbon steels by Bertie Rietveld
Bolster: Titanium pivot with TiAlN coating
Handle: Blue/silver carbon fiber set on titanium liners
Sheath: Padded pouch
Style: Ceramic IKBS flipper style folding liner lock
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. Andre is a master of the IKBS pivot and the action is as smooth as a knife gets!
The blade is formed from Dragonskin damascus forged by renowned knifemaker Bertie Rietveld. The heat colored steel is particularly dramatic and immediately grabs attention. Bertie forged the steel beginning with carbon steels. The blade is hand hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge.
Handle scales are formed from blue/silver carbon fiber. Jimping on the thumb ramp provides a comfortable, secure grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills the palm perfectly. The titanium pivot features a TiAlN coating. Fileworked titanium liners are anodized blue. The liners surround a Dragonskin damascus backspacer. The 3D machined titanium pocket clip with ceramic retention ball is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry.
Excellent work throughout!
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