L36S Flipper With Black And Red G-10 (Ceramic IKBS)

Product for L36S Flipper with Black and Red G-10 (Ceramic IKBS)

Maker: André E. Thorburn (click to see more by this maker)

Price: $850.00

Item num: 98034

Blade length: 3.20 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.10 in.
Total length: 7.30 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.91 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 3.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.8 oz.
Blade: Differentially finished premium CTS-XHP stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Handle: 3D contoured black G-10 inlaid with red G-10
Sheath: Fleece lined Cordura pouch
Style: Ceramic IKBS Flipper with locking liner

: South African knifemaker André Thorburn creates an exceptional folder. This L36S Flipper is a spectacular EDC though it will feel comfortable in nearly any collection.
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 created this L36S 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. Thorburn is a master of the IKBS pivot and this folder has among the best action you will ever find.
The blade is Carpenter’s CTS-XHP stainless steel. This US made steel is a new air hardening, high carbon, high chromium, corrosion resistant alloy. This steel will have exceptional edge holding! The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge.
The handle is black G-10 inlaid with red G-10. The handle is 3D contoured, for a secure, comfortable grip. The flipper doubles as a front guard that keeps the hand from sliding forward onto the blade. The handle is completed with blue anodized titanium liners that elegantly complement the G-10 scales. A machined titanium pocket clip with ceramic retention ball and is mounted for right-side, tip-up carry.
Exceptional work throughout!
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