Imvubu Front Flipper With Carbon Fiber – RWL-34

Product for Imvubu Front Flipper with Carbon Fiber – RWL-34

Maker: Des Horn (click to see more by this maker)

Price: $890.00

Item num: 109282

*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.75 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.60 in.
Total length: 8.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.97 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 4.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 5 oz.
Blade: RWL-34 powdered metallurgical stainless steel
Handle: Carbon fiber set on anodized titanium liners
Style: Linerlock front flipper

: Des Horn is one of the fathers of the South African knife industry. His influence can be clearly seen in other South African’s work, but also extends into knives made around the world. Whether put to a daily carry folder or an art knife, his attention to detail and skill is legendary.
The blade is hand ground high performing RWL-34 stainless steel. RWL 34 is a premium powder metallurgy cutlery steel manufactured by ERASTEEL in Söderfors, Sweden. Because it is manufactured from rapidly solidified powders, the microstructure of the steel is much more uniform. This gives the steel much higher strength and resistance to cracking. Des Horn double tempered and cryogenically treated the steel in liquid nitrogen for the ultimate in edge holding and strength.
The blade is perfectly centered and has silky smooth, drop shut action. It is easily opened using the front flipper mechanism.
Carbon fiber scales are set on hand fileworked and anodized titanium liners, keeping this knife as light as it comes. A carbon fiber backbar matches the scales and keeps the knife light. An elevated, jimped thumb ramp provides for a secure thumb purchase. The machined titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry and has been anodized to match the liners.
Exceptional fit throughout.

Availability: In stock. Usually ships in 1-2 business days