L50 Flipper with Yellow Dark Matter FatCarbon, Zirconium, and Damascus (Ceramic IKBS)

Product Description for L50 Flipper with Yellow Dark Matter FatCarbon, Zirconium, and Damascus (Ceramic IKBS)

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 103746
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.60 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.30 in.
Total length: 8.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.17 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 5.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.4 oz.
Blade: Stainless damascus forged by Damasteel
Bolster: Polished and heat colored zirconium
Handle: Yellow Dark Matter FatCarbon set on 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 and has silky-smooth drop shut 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. 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 drop point blade is hand ground stainless damascus forged by Damasteel in Sweden. This high performing stainless damascus is created using powder metallurgical steel manufacturing to provide excellent edge retention and unmatched beauty. The high contrast 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 Yellow Dark Matter FatCarbon. Jimping on the thumb ramp provides a comfortable, secure grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills the hand perfectly.
Zirconium bolsters are polished and heat colored. Titanium liners are anodized and fileworked. The 3D machined titanium pocket clip with ceramic retention ball is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry.
Exceptional fit and finish throughout.
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