LMDT1: Tempest Flipper Knife Titanium (3.75 in. Stonewash)
Liong Mah Design
The production Tempest flipper is another awesome design from highly talented Liong Mah that leaves nothing to be desired. Its boasts high performance materials and exceptional build quality. The action is swift and smooth thanks to it's ball bearing pivot assembly. The production Tempest is manufactured by Reate in China and meets all the rigorous quality specifications Liong sets for all of his knives. David Deng, owner and chief operator of Reate Knives, produces excellent quality knives for some of the industry's leading custom knifemakers.
The Tempest features a 3.75 inch CPM-S35VN stainless steel blade with beautiful grind lines. The blade has a stonewash finish with polished flats that really stand out on the knife. The big belly on the blade makes it great for slicing and the tip is ground for devastating penetration. The titanium handle is comfortable regardless of what size hands you have. The slight curve of the handle fills your hand perfectly locking it into place. The milled titanium pocket clip is mounted for right-hand, tip-up carry. The sturdy frame lock engages smoothly, and has a replaceable steel lockbar insert. Each knife comes with a Liong Mah Designs zipper pouch and blue anodized hardware for accent.
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 8.65 in.
- Blade Length: 3.75 in.
- Cutting Edge: 3.625 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.16 in.
- Blade Material: CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 59-60 HRC
- Blade Style: Trailing Point
- Blade Grind: Large Hollow Ground
- Blade Finish: Stonewash
- Edge Type: PlainEdge
- Handle Length: 4.875 in.
- Handle Thickness: 0.54 in.
- Handle Material: 6AL4V Titanium
- Handle Color: Gray
- Frame/Liner: Titanium
- Weight: 5.65 oz.
- Carry Method: Right Hand Pocket Clip (Tip-Up)
- Knife Type: Manual Opening Folder
- Opening Method: Flipper
- Lock Type: Frame Lock
- Brand: Liong Mah Design
- Model: Tempest
- Model Number: LMDT1
- Designer: Liong Mah
- Made in China