Protech Malibu Custom Wharncliffe Acid Washed 20CV Distressed Blue 3D Titanium Flipper 5141-AW-BLUE

The Protech Knives Malibu is a manual flipper happy to join the Protech family and sports a fast and fluid, flipper deployment and button lock mechanism. This slim folder exhibits all the precision fit and finish we know and love from Protech automatics delivered in a quick operating manual folder. Great for everyday carry and an ideal gentleman's tactical option. This titanium custom version comes with an Acid Washed CPM-20CV modified Wharncliffe blade, distressed blue anodized 3D milled titanium handles and an abalone inlaid button.

Brand new, direct from Protech Knives, USA.

Blade: The modified Wharncliffe blade comes with a sub-3.5" blade made from American CPM-20CV stainless steel equipped with a clean slicing plain edge. The acid washed and tumbled finish has a great look, is discreetly non-reflective and hides wear from use. The modified Wharncliffe profile delivers balanced slicing and durability with a high saber grind and gently sweeping belly tapering to a fine tip for piercing tasks and detail work. Riding on a ball bearing pivot, the blade deploys fast and smooth via the integral index flipper tab.

Handle: Made from solid titanium, the handles are 3D milled with a grooved texture for visual appeal and added traction and finished with a handsome and rugged distressed blue over bronze anodization. Subtle finger grooves give optimal comfort with enhanced ergonomics and a distal taper that locks the hand in behind the integral flipper tab guard. The inlaid button lock adds a custom touch and delivers smooth operation and solid lockup. Construction is completed with blasted matte gray hardware and a solid G10 back spacer.

Carries via a right hand, tip-up, satin stainless steel deep carry clip.

CPM-20CV: CPM-20CV (analog to Bohler M390 and CTS-204P) is a premium powder metallurgy (PM) stainless steel with high carbide content for some of the highest edge retention and corrosion resistance while being relatively easy to sharpen. A popular choice for high-end production and custom knives. Relatively high carbide volume and coarse microstructure gives this steel lower toughness.