Johann JD Van Deventer EDC Front Flipper Knife with Tamboti Wood Inlay

For sale is a Johann "JD" Van Deventer EDC model front flipper. The knife is a framelock with a stonewashed titanium lock side, but the presentation side is G10 with a tamboti wood inlay, and the transition between the wood inlay and the G10 is seamless. Van Deventer, like many of the other South Africans, is a master craftsman. The blade is N690-- a standard for the South Africans-- but it pivots on phosphor-bronze washers rather than bearings, and yes, it's still very smooth. The blade is 2.9 with a gentle stonewash and satin polished flats.

Because of the construction, the knife is very light, weighing 2.2 ounces, and is very ergonomic. I have carried the knife once, and done no real cutting with it. Flaws: the obvious one is that it is tip-down only. Sorry, JD, I'm not with you on this.

Other than that, it is hard for me to tell with my eye, but I think the blade very slightly favors the lock side rather than being perfectly centered. Look for yourself in Image 7. It isn't anywhere near the lock bar, and I haven't bothered trying to adjust anything. I believe in full disclosure though, so if I think I see a potential problem, I point it out. The item "Johann JD Van Deventer EDC Front Flipper Knife with Tamboti Wood Inlay" is in sale since Sunday, February 25, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Folding Knives\Modern Folding Knives\Custom & Handmade". The seller is "musicbooksedc" and is located in Cleveland, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Handle Material: Wood