A3 Flipper with 3D Silver Strike Carbon Fiber (IKBS)

Product Description for A3 Flipper with 3D Silver Strike Carbon Fiber (IKBS)

Maker: Andre Van Heerden (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 93886
Blade length: 3.70 in.
Total length: 8.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.20 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.11 in.
Item weight: 5.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.2 oz.
Blade: Satin finished Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Handle: 3D machined silver strike carbon fiber set on anodized titanium liners
Sheath: Fleece lined Cordura pouch
Style: IKBS Flipper with locking liner
Description: South African knifemakers André Thorburn and André van Heerden create exceptional folders at an amazingly low price. They recently decided to collaborate on knives together -- creating their A2 knives. This folder is among the very first A3s created.
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 drop point blade is formed from N690 stainless steel, a super-steel created by Bohler in Austria. It takes an incredibly sharp edge and holds on to it. Increased toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge.
The scales are formed from 3D carved rare silver strike carbon fiber. This variation of lightning strike carbon fiber uses silver toned wire rather than copper. The domed 3D carving as well as jimping on the thumb ramp provides a comfortable, secure grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills out the hand perfectly. The handle is completed with blue anodized titanium liners that elegantly contrast against the silver strike carbon fiber scales. The ultra light pierced titanium pocket clip is mounted for tip-up carry.
Exceptional fit throughout.


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