L48 Flipper with Unidirectional Carbon Fiber and Engraved Zirconium

Product Description for L48 Flipper with Unidirectional Carbon Fiber and Engraved Zirconium

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 93945
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.30 in.
Total length: 7.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.95 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.08 in.
Item weight: 4.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.8 oz.
Blade: Satin finished Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Bolster: Engraved zirconium
Handle: Unidirectional 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 has silky-smooth action. The flipper opening is tremendously easy to use for quick deployment. When combined with the IKBS ball bearing system, the action is exceptional! The Ikoma Korth Bearing System (IKBS) was originally designed to fit balisong knives and uses ball bearings to create exceptional action with no blade play. This is as smooth as a knife gets!
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 handle combines rare unidirectional carbon fiber with zirconium bolsters that are finely textured and engraved by Andre's wife. The bolsters have an elegant iridescence that is quite captivating. They provide a steadfast grip that is also very beautiful. Zirconium is a new material to the knifemaking world. It is a transitional metal that is primarily mined in South Africa and Australia. Zirconium is highly resistant to corrosion and scratching. Jimping on the thumb ramp ensures a secure grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills out the hand perfectly. It is completed with fileworked blue anodized titanium liners and red fiber spacers. The pierced titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-handed tip-up carry.
Exceptional work throughout!


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