Grand Basic Light Buttonlock Flipper/Front Flipper With Unidirectional Carbon Fiber – RWL-34

Product for Grand Basic Light Buttonlock Flipper/Front Flipper with Unidirectional Carbon Fiber – RWL-34

Maker: Jean-Pierre Martin (click to see more by this maker)

Price: $1,750.00

Item num: 108631

*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 0.80 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.50 in.
Total length: 8.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.81 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 2.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 2.8 oz.
Blade: RWL-34 stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Handle: Unidirectional carbon fiber
Sheath: Leather pouch
Style: Buttonlock flipper with ball bearing pivot

: French knifemaker Jean-Pierre Martin makes an exceptional gentleman’s folder. A lover of technique and precision, Jean-Pierre started his career as an auto mechanic and later became a self taught blacksmith. This love for working with his hands led him to the world of high end cutlery. Today he is considered one of the great French cutlery makers and his work is rarely seen outside of France. We were extremely pleased to be able to meet with him at Blade Show and present some of his work here in the United States!
The blade rotates on a ball bearing pivot and has silky-smooth action. The perfectly centered blade can be deployed easily using the ambidextrous flipper tab or using the jimped front flipper tab. Alternatively the button lock can be compressed to easily wrist flick the knife open. The blade has drop shut closing action and can be easily closed using the included button lock.
The blade is hand ground RWL-34 stainless steel with a meticulous hand rubbed satin finish. RWL-34 is a premium powder metallurgy cutlery steel manufactured by ERASTEEL in Söderfors, Sweden. Because it is made from rapidly solidified powders, the microstructure of the steel is much more uniform. This gives the steel much higher strength and resistance to cracks and chips. Jimping on the spine provides an excellent thumb purchase.
Handle scales are unidirectional carbon fiber. Barrel spacers and a nested side lock keep the knife incredibly lightweight at only 2.6 ounces! The contoured scales fill your hand nicely and provide a comfortable grip. Martin’s signature hidden pocket clip is mounted on the right side of the knife. When not in use, the pocket clip recedes into the scale to prevent hot spots. When the top of the clip is pressed, the clip bends outward and will clip comfortably into your pocket.
A black leather pouch with Martin’s mark is included to carry the knife safely in the pocket if you prefer not to use the clip.
Excellent work throughout!

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