L44C Flipper with Carbon Fiber and Zirconium (Ceramic IKBS) - CTS-XHP

Product Description for L44C Flipper with Carbon Fiber and Zirconium (Ceramic IKBS) - CTS-XHP

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 103737
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.25 in.
Total length: 7.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.93 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 4.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.8 oz.
Blade: Differentially finished CTS-XHP stainless steel, hardened to 61 Hrc
Bolster: Engraved, textured, anodized, and heat colored zirconium
Handle: Carbon fiber set on bronze anodized titanium liners
Sheath: Padded pouch
Style: Ceramic IKBS Flipper with locking liner
Description: South African knifemaker André Thorburn creates an exceptional folder. The blade is perfectly centered with silky smooth, drop shut action. The flipper opening is tremendously easy to use for quick deployment. The L44C is a smaller, more pocket-friendly version of the L44. While easily fitting in your pocket, the 3.3 inch blade provides plenty of length for most any task. 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 IKBS knife was created 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. It is easily opened with the flipper. Andre is a master of IKBS and this folder has action that is as smooth as it gets!
The blade is hand ground from Carpenter's CTS-XHP stainless steel. This premium US-made steel is an air hardening, high carbon, high chromium, corrosion resistant alloy. This knife will have exceptional edge holding! The blade hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. By differentially polishing the blade, Andre emphasized his clean grind lines.
Handle scales are carbon fiber. Jimping on the thumb ramp provides a comfortable, secure grip. The contoured handle feels sturdy and fills your hand perfectly. Zirconium bolsters meet seamlessly with the handle scales. Zirconium is a transitional metal that is primarily mined in South Africa and Australia. It is resistant to corrosion and scuffing. The handle is completed with fileworked, bronze anodized titanium liners. The 3D machined titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry.
Exceptional fit and finish throughout!
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