A5 Flipper with Marbled Carbon Fiber and Orange G10 (IKBS)

Product Description for A5 Flipper with Marbled Carbon Fiber and Orange G10 (IKBS)

Maker: Van Heerden & Thorburn (collaboration) (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 97210
Blade length: 2.90 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.75 in.
Total length: 6.80 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.99 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.07 in.
Item weight: 2.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.6 oz.
Blade: N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Handle: Marbled carbon fiber with orange G10 inlay
Sheath: Fleece lined Cordura pouch
Style: IKBS liner lock with flipper
Description: South African knifemakers André Thorburn and André van Heerden create exceptional folders. When they collaborate together, they create their A2 knives.
The blade is well centered with silky smooth action -- 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 blade is formed from N690 stainless 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 marbled carbon fiber. Orange G10 inlaid around the pivot adds contrast. 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. The ultra-light pierced titanium pocket clip is mounted for tip-up, right-handed carry. This pocket friendly, compact version of the A3 is a knife that you'll want to carry!
Exceptional fit throughout.


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