Protech Malibu Reverse Tanto Blade Show 2021 DLC 20CV Black Button Lock Flipper BS2021

The Protech Knives Malibu is a manual flipper catching the daily carry community by storm. It sports a fast, bearing driven flipper deployment and button lock mechanism in a slim precision built design that is a joy to carry and use. A compact footprint makes it discreet for tactical use or as a larger gentleman’s carry option. This version comes with a black DLC coated CPM-20CV reverse Tanto blade, matching hardware and black anodized aluminum handle with mosaic abalone inlaid button. Marked “Blade Show 2021” and serialized of 200.

Brand new, directly from Protech Knives, USA.

Blade: The sub-3.5 inch reverse Tanto blade is made from premium American CPM-20CV stainless steel for optimal performance. The clean slicing plain edge delivers solid cutting power and balanced durability thanks to the high saber grind, while the black DLC coating that is durable, corrosion resistant and discreetly non-reflective. A ball bearing pivot delivers smooth operation and snappy flipper deployment.

Handle: Made from black hard anodized 6061-T6 aluminum, the milled handles are contoured for optimal comfort in the hand with subtle finger grooves for enhanced traction and a secure grip. The sweeping angle of the handle aligns the blade for better ergonomics, locking the hand in behind the integral flipper tab guard. A perfect choice for Gentleman’s tactical carry, the smooth aluminum surface elevates the style of this sleek design. The button lock mechanism delivers rock solid reliable operation and secure lockup for safe use with gold lip pearl inlay for added style. A hole is milled for inline lanyard attachment.

Carries via a right hand, tip-up, DLC coated 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.