Boudicca Flipper with Timascus and Nebula Damascus (IKBS)

Product Description for Boudicca Flipper with Timascus and Nebula Damascus (IKBS)

Maker: Anton van der Westhuizen (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 104149
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.60 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.60 in.
Total length: 8.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.18 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 5.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.2 oz.
Blade: Nebula damascus forged by Bertie Rietveld
Handle: 6Al-4V titanium with a black Cerakote finish and Timascus inlays
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: Framelock flipper
Description: South African knifemaker Anton van der Westhuizen is from Port Elizabeth. He is an active member of the Knifemakers Guild of Southern Africa. He creates high end, elegant folding knives using only the best materials available. We were excited when he asked if we could feature some of his work at BladeGallery while we were visiting at the 2019 Knifemakers' Guild of Southern Africa Show.
The raised harpoon clip blade is made from heat colored Dragonskin damascus forged by renowned bladesmith Bertie Rietveld. The complex damascus pattern catches the eye and inspires the imagination. The heat colored steel has a stunning briilliance that changes between purple and blue when turned in the light. Because the blade is forged from carbon steels, we recommend using camellia oil to protect the blade from rust and oxidation.
The blade is perfectly centered and has silky-smooth drop shut action thanks to the ceramic IKBS bearing system. The blade can easily be deployed using the ambidextrous flipper tab. Disengage the lock and the blade effortlessly drops shut.
The 6Al-4V titanium handle features a blacked out Cerakote finish. The sturdy framelock provides a strong lockup. The custom pivot, pivot collar, backba, inlays, and pocket clip are made from matching heat colored Timascus titanium damascus. The pocket clip is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry.
Excellent work throughout!


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