M22 Flipper with Ironwood (IKBS) - 12C27

Product Description for M22 Flipper with Ironwood (IKBS) - 12C27

Maker: Andre Van Heerden (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 87261
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 3.44 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.30 in.
Total length: 7.94 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 4.72 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.44 oz.
Blade: 12C27 stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Handle: Desert ironwood inlaid into G10
Sheath: Padded pouch
Style: Flipper style folding liner lock with IKBS
Description: Andre van Heerden started making handmade folders shortly after his start in 2002 and his natural talent at the craft is readily apparent. His dedication to exacting standards and quality materials produces pieces that are superior in build and elegant in design. From lockup to fit and finish -- let alone edge holding -- Andre's knives are in a league of their own. These days, we mostly see his efforts with A2 knives. It's exciting to get his own precision-made work. This flipper has been in a private collection since it was made in the spring of 2009. It has been meticulously cared for and is in mint condition. By all appearances, van Heerden could have made it yesterday.
The blade is perfectly centered with silky-smooth, drop-shut action -- easily opened with one hand using the ambidextrous flipper toggle. It uses IKBS (Ikoma Korth Bearing System). This mechanism, which was originally designed to fit balisong knives, uses ball bearings to create exceptional action with no blade play.
The 12C27 stainless steel blade is hand ground and features a hand rubbed satin finish. The thumb ramp has been fileworked for a secure thumb purchase.

Black G10 handle scales are meticulously inlaid with dark toned Arizona desert ironwood. Adding to the strength of the design, Andre set G10 around each of the screws. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills your hand perfectly. Titanium liners surround a satin finished titanium backbar. The titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry.
Exceptional work throughout!
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