Pro-Tech Malibu Flipper Limited – Sapphire Blue CPM-20CV Reverse Tanto Blade – Black Dragon Scale 7075 Textured Aluminum Handle Scales - Abalone Button Lock - Black Clip & Hardware

 Pro-Tech knives has produced great blades since 1999. With a large line of knives, especially automatics, Pro-Tech makes the right EDC for everyone. From aluminum to Damascus, to stainless steel and titanium, Pro-Tech uses a wide variety of high-grade materials in their pieces, ensuring high quality and even better function. CNC Machining, Wide EDM, Laser Cutting and more are involved in the blade making process, and the outcome is a large number of stunning knives often with their recognizable, snappy automatic action. A majority of Pro-Tech knives are produced from steel bar or billet all the way to finished and polished blade in the same factory in California. With a high number of small batch knives and collaborations with big name designers, Pro-Tech boasts many fine-tuned and collectible pieces, as well as a number of more affordable production pieces. Make sure to keep up with Pro-Tech’s ever evolving selection of knives, as new and amazing pieces are introduced often.

 The Pro-Tech Malibu Flipper is one of if not the most popular manual knife made by Pro-Tech. With an incredibly smooth opening flipper action, and a reliable push button safety, the Malibu deserves the attention it gets. Very sought after, the Malibu comes in both Wharncliffe style and Reverse Tanto style blades. Pro-Tech introduced a unique tunes button lock detent system which allows the blade to be opened smoothly, due to a crisp breaking detent release. Ball bearings on hardened steel washers assist in providing an ultra-smooth manual flipper action. The handle is surprisingly ergonomic, given its simple shape, and a mini deep carry clip makes Pro-Tech’s Malibu Flipper one of the most reliable everyday carry knives on the market.

This specific model of the Malibu Flipper, 5236-SB is a stunning Limited Edition! Starting with the handle, made from 7075 T6 Aluminum, a bit pricier, but with more tensile strength. Then the Dragon Texture for a sure grip, which is great for an aluminum handle. Next, the blade, which is the popular Malibu blade steel, CPM 20CV, and then add the sapphire blue coating that ProTech is famous for. But wait, don't forget the Abalone button lock!  A definite piece to be proud of! To finish it off, black coated hardware and clip. BAM! A collectible Malibu Flipper, making it another great looking piece by Pro-Tech.

Specifications:

Overall Length: 7.50"(190.5mm)

Blade Length: 3.25"(82.5mm)

Blade Thickness: 0.12"(3.04mm)

Blade Material: CPM-20CV

Blade Finish: Sapphire Blue

Blade Style: Reverse Tanto

Blade Edge Type: Plain

Handle Length: 4.25"(107.9.0mm)

Handle Thickness: .48"(12.1mm)

Weight: 3.0oz.(84.9g)

Handle Material: Black Dragon Scale Textured 7075 T6 Aluminum 

Clip: Black Tip Up/Right Handed

Hardware: Stainless, Black Coated

Made In USA