Pro-Tech Malibu CPM-20CV Mike Irie Hand Ground Mirror Polished Wharncliffe Blade Textured Bronze Aluminum Handle Mosaic Button Satin Hardware and Clip

The Malibu is Pro-Tech’s first foray into the manual flipper market. It comes in two blade shapes: a Reverse Tanto or Wharncliffe. Both feature premium CPM 20CV blade steel for long lasting edge retention and strength, and have a high flat grind for a razor cutting edge that terminates in a fine piercing tip. The Pro-Tech maker’s mark has been moved the spine of the knife, while the steel stamp is cleverly hidden on the flipper tab, providing a clean form devoid of superfluous markings. The handle is ergonomically designed to comfortably fit any size hand; sporting a gently curved spine with finger indexing set into the chamfer on the front of the handle. A mini deep carry clip ensures that this slender knife carries discreetly.
The Malibu has an amazingly smooth action and can easily be opened and closed with one hand, while never placing your fingers in the path of the blade. Once open, simply close the blade with an easy push of the button and tilt of the handle. The blade runs on ultra-smooth ball bearings riding on protective hardened steel washers, which allows the blade to flow from open to close with nothing more than a light flick of the flipper and push of the button.

This specific Pro-Tech Malibu is sporting a CPM-20CV Wharncliffe blade that is hand ground and mirror polished by Mike Irie, a textured bronze anodized aluminum handle, a mosaic button, and satin hardware and clip.

Pro-Tech Knives, LLC is a family owned knife company that has been building high quality American Made knives since 1998.  Based in California, Company president Dave Wattenberg regularly partners with custom knife makers to craft knives from the highest quality parts with precision machining, innovative designs, and hand finishing of every knife.  If you don’t see the particular Pro-Tech knife you want, contact us with your specifications and we’ll let you know first when that one is available.

Mike Irie is a custom knife maker from Colorado who has been making knives since 1991, handcrafting both fixed and folding blades.  He is a member of the Knifemakers Guild and the Professional Knifemakers Association.  He is known for his masterful flat grinding and polishing.