A6 Dress Flipper with Copper Shred Carbon Fiber, CuZr and SG2 Damascus San Mai (Ceramic IKBS)

Product Description for A6 Dress Flipper with Copper Shred Carbon Fiber, CuZr and SG2 Damascus San Mai (Ceramic IKBS)

Maker: Van Heerden & Thorburn (collaboration) (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 99651
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.60 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.60 in.
Total length: 8.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.35 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 5.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.4 oz.
Blade: San mai damascus blade with an SG2 powdered metallurgical stainless steel core (Hrc 63-64)
Bolster: Cu-Zr mokume
Handle: Copper shred carbon fiber
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: Ceramic IKBS flipper style liner lock
Description: South African knifemakers André Thorburn and André van Heerden create exceptional folders. When they collaborate together, they make A2 knives. The action on this A6 Dress is as good as it gets.
The blade is perfectly 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. Thorburn and van Heerden created this special A6 Flipper with ceramic ball bearings. Generally IKBS bearings are made either from tool steel or from stainless steel. Stainless steel can wear away, resulting in uneven action over time. Tool steel bearings can oxidize making the action rough. Ceramic bearings are the best of all worlds. Extremely hard and wear resistant, they are also inert and will not oxidize.
The blade is formed from stainless damascus san mai. A central bar of Takefu SG2 stainless steel is surrounded by alternating layers of stainless steel and nickel. At Hrc 63-64, this folder will have among the best edge holding of any A2 ever made. The resulting damascus is extremely high contrast and immediately captivating. The lines in the steel reveal Andre's complex, super-clean grind. The flats are mirror polished. The blade is hollow ground for easy maintenance.
Copper shred carbon fiber scales meet perfectly with CuZr damascus bolsters. This damascene (mokume) material is made from alternating layers of forged copper and zirconium. The high contrast results make these bolsters absolutely stunning! Titanium liners are anodized bronze and surround a carbon fiber backbar. Jimping on the thumb ramp aids grip. The gently rounded handle feels sturdy and fills out the hand perfectly. The 3D machined Cu-Zr mokume pocket clip is mounted for tip-up, right-handed carry.
Exceptional work throughout


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