L51M Flipper with Blue/Silver Carbon Fiber (Ceramic IKBS) - CTS-XHP

Product Description for L51M Flipper with Blue/Silver Carbon Fiber (Ceramic IKBS) - CTS-XHP

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 105266
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.75 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.50 in.
Total length: 8.80 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.09 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.16 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.09 in.
Item weight: 5.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.6 oz.
Blade: Differentially finished CTS-XHP stainless steel, hardened to 61 Hrc
Bolster: Zirconium pivot and collars
Handle: 3D machined blue/silver carbon fiber set on anodized titanium liners
Sheath: Cordura pouch
Style: Linerlock flipper with ceramic IKBS bearing pivot
Description: South African knifemaker André Thorburn creates an exceptional folder. His most popular folder of all time is the iconic L51 Flipper. Natural materials are becoming rare for Andre to work with, so we were excited to get a batch of this iconic model featuring some beautiful wood inlays!
The blade is perfectly centered and has silky smooth, drop shut action -- easily opened with one hand using the 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. 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. This is as smooth as a knife gets!
The blade is hand ground Carpenter 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 is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. By differentially polishing the blade, Andre emphasized his clean grind lines.
3D machined blue/silver carbon fiber handle scales are set on fileworked and anodized titanium liners. Jimping on the thumb ramp aids grip. The flipper doubles as a front guard that keeps your hand from sliding forward onto the blade. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills the hand perfectly. The custom pivot and pivot collar heat colored zirconium. The 3D machined titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry and features a ceramic ball for excellent pocket retention.
Exceptional work throughout.
BladeGallery.com is proud to be the exclusive distributor and recommended repair shop in the United States for André Thorburn's knives!


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