A3 Interframe Flipper with Neon Yellow and Black G10 (Double Row IKBS)

Product Description for A3 Interframe Flipper with Neon Yellow and Black G10 (Double Row IKBS)

Maker: Andre Van Heerden (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 96884
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.70 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.48 in.
Total length: 7.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.23 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.16 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.07 in.
Item weight: 5.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.6 oz.
Blade: N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Bolster: Carbon fiber
Handle: Neon G10
Sheath: Fleece lined Cordura pouch
Style: Liner lock with flipper (IKBS)
Description: South African knifemakers André Thorburn and André van Heerden create exceptional folders. They recently decided to collaborate on knives together -- creating their A2 knives.
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. This A3 uses two tracks of ball bearings, rather than just one. This produces unparalleled smooth action without play -- even more so than a standard IKBS mechanism.
The clip 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 scales are formed from neon yellow G10. Black G10 'bolsters' are inlaid into the handle scales. Jimping on the thumb ramp aids grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills out the hand perfectly. The handle is completed with bronze anodized titanium liners and a black G10 backspacer. The ultra-light machined titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-handed, tip-up carry.
Exceptional fit and finish throughout.


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