L50 Flipper with Olive Green Linen Micarta (IKBS)

Product Description for L50 Flipper with Olive Green Linen Micarta (IKBS)

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 95015
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.50 in.
Total length: 8.20 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.11 in.
Item weight: 5.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.6 oz.
Blade: Satin finished Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Bolster: Engraved, anodized, and textured zirconium
Handle: Olive green linen Micarta
Sheath: Fleece lined cordura pouch
Style: IKBS flipper folding liner lock
Description: South African knifemaker André Thorburn creates an exceptional folder. The blade of this full sized folder 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 onto it. Increased toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. By satin finishing the grinds and mirror polishing the flats, Andre emphasized his clean grind lines.
The handle combines olive green linen micarta with zirconium bolsters that are finely textured, anodized, and engraved. The bolsters 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 scuffing. 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 blue anodized titanium liners and red fiber spacers. A black G10 spacer keeps the knife light and fast. The pierced titanium pocket clip is mounted for tip-up carry.
Exceptional work throughout!


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