K1 Flipper with Black and Ivory G10 (IKBS)

Product Description for K1 Flipper with Black and Ivory G10 (IKBS)

Maker: Keith Kruger (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 96741
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.20 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.10 in.
Total length: 7.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 3.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.4 oz.
Blade: Satin finished Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Handle: Ivory G10 with black G10 inlay
Sheath: Fleece lined Cordura storage pouch
Style: IKBS Flipper with locking liner
Description: Keith Kruger is the son-in-law of renowned South African knifemaker André Thorburn. Working in the same workshop as Andre has allows him to create truly exceptional knives despite his only having made knives for a few years.
Like Andre's knives, the blade of this flipper is perfectly centered and has some of the smoothest action you'll ever feel. It is easily opened with one hand using the discreet and ambidextrous flipper toggle. It 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 drop point blade is formed from N690 stainless steel, a super-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. By differentially polishing the blade, Keith has emphasized his clean grind lines.
The scales combine black and ivory G10 in a finely fitted inlay. Rather than using two separate pieces end-butted together, Keith created the ivory G10 scale and inlaid black G10 into the 'bolster' section. This results in superior strength and durability. The handle is completed with purple anodized titanium liners and a pierced titanium pocket clip.
Excellent work throughout!


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