Kenpachi Flipper with Green G10 and Carbon Fiber (IKBS)

Product Description for Kenpachi Flipper with Green G10 and Carbon Fiber (IKBS)

Maker: JD van Deventer (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 97132
Blade length: 3.40 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.40 in.
Total length: 7.90 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.11 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.18 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.18 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.08 in.
Item weight: 5.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 6.2 oz.
Blade: Satin finished Bohler N690 stainless steel
Handle: 3D machined OD green G-10 with Carbon Fiber inlay
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: Folding liner lock with IKBS
Description: Johann van Deventer, better known as JD, aims to produce unique knives of the highest degree of craftsmanship. He took up knife making in 2005 and became a member of the Knifemaker’s Guild of Southern Africa by 2007. He works in a one man shop and even builds most of his machines himself! He is clearly a maker to keep an eye on.
This flipper is a tactical folder with absolutely exceptional action. The blade is perfectly centered and moves without virtually any resistance -- easily opened with one hand using the discreet and ambidextrous front 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 smooth 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 handle is formed from contoured OD green G-10 with carbon fiber inlaid into a 'fuller' travelling along the center of the handle. Titanium liners keeping the knife strong yet incredibly light. The backbar has been differentially anodized and textured. The machined titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-handed tip-up, deep pocket carry.
Excellent work throughout!


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