HI-04 Front Flipper with Damascus, Maple Burl, and Engraved Titanium

Product Description for HI-04 Front Flipper with Damascus, Maple Burl, and Engraved Titanium

Maker: Helgard & Ida Mostert (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 106789
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.80 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.60 in.
Total length: 8.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.03 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 4.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 6 oz.
Blade: Laddered stainless damascus forged by Zladinox
Bolster: Engraved titanium
Handle: Stabilized and dyed maple burl scales set on anodized titanium liners
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: IKBS front flipper with ceramic bearings
Description: Meeting husband and wife team Helgard and Ida Mostert at the 2022 Knifemakers Guild of Southern Africa show was a real pleasure. Renowned South African knifemaker Andre Thorburn had been telling me about his friend Helgard for the past several months. For the past year or so, Andre had been showing Mostert many of his tricks. I was very excited to see his work in person and I wasn't disappointed. Given the exquisite level of work, perhaps it wasn't surprising the Helgard and Ida took home an award for Best Working Folding Knife at the show.
The drop point blade is hand ground Zladinox stainless damascus. The ladder pattern is tightly controlled and will have an exceptional edge. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. It is perfectly centered. Ceramic bearings ensure it has silky-smooth, drop shut action. The inobtrusive front flipper is tremendously easy to use.
Dyed and stabilized maple burl handle scales are set on anodized titanium liners. A black G-10 backspacer keeps the knife light, yet strong. Titanium bolsters are meticulously hand engraved by Ida Mostert. The floral scroll is beautifully done.
Exceptional work throughout from a husband and wife team that is sure to make a big impact.


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