Protech Malibu Custom Wharncliffe Mosaic Damascus Abalone Inlaid Bronze 3D Titanium Flipper

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 a Nichols Mosaic Damascus modified Wharncliffe blade, bronze anodized 3D milled titanium handles with abalone inlays, matching inlaid button, solid titanium and 3D titanium pocket clip.

Brand new, direct from Protech Knives, USA.

Blade: The modified Wharncliffe blade comes with a sub-3.5″ blade made from Chad Nichols “Mindmelt” mosaic pattern carbon Damascus equipped with a clean slicing plain edge. Etched to show the intricate pattern of the layered steel, the mosaic Damascus offers stunning visual appeal. A 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 subtle orange peel texture for visual appeal with a bronze anodized finish and stunning abalone inlays. 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 satin hardware and a solid blue anodized titanium back spacer. Included padded wooden box with information engraved lid.

Carries via a right hand, tip-up, 3D machined titanium deep carry clip.

Nichols Carbon Damascus: Available in multiple patterns, Chad Nichols’ Damascus offers modern performance with an eye-catching look from the pattern welded layers and acid etched finish. Care is required to prevent corrosion.