L44M Flipper with Blue/Silver Carbon Fiber and Engraved Scrolls (IKBS)

Product Description for L44M Flipper with Blue/Silver Carbon Fiber and Engraved Scrolls (IKBS)

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 93512
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.00 in.
Total length: 8.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.13 in.
Item weight: 6.90 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.6 oz.
Blade: Satin finished Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Bolster: Engraved stainless steel bolster
Handle: Blue/silver carbon fiber
Sheath: Fleece lined cordura pouch
Style: IKBS flipper with locking liner
Description: South African knifemaker André Thorburn creates an exceptional folder. The blade is perfectly centered and silky smooth -- easily opened with one hand using the discreet and ambidextrous flipper toggle. The blade 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.
The N690 stainless blade is satin finished for an heirloom quality. N690 is a super-steel created by Bohler in Austria. It takes an incredibly sharp edge and holds on to it. The increased toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge, with jimping on the thumb ramp to ensure a secure thumb purchase.
The scales are blue/silver carbon fiber that have been nicely domed and polished. Jimping on the thumb ramp provides a comfortable, secure grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills out the hand perfectly.
The engraved, stainless steel bolsters provide a steadfast grip that is also very beautiful. Belgium-born artist Julien Marchal studied engraving and gun making at Léon Mignon Liège in Belgium and now lives in South Africa. The floral scroll engraving shows his tremendous attention to detail and elegant designs. The handle is completed with blue anodized titanium liners and red fiber spacers. The machined titanium pocket clip is mounted for tip-up carry.
Exceptional work throughout!


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