Protech Malibu Reverse Tanto Stonewashed 20CV Blue Button Lock Flipper 5201-BLUE

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, discreet tactical use, or as a larger gentleman’s carry option. This Reverse Tanto version comes with a stonewashed CPM-20CV Reverse Tanto blade and blue aluminum Handle.

Brand new, direct from Protech Knives, USA.

Blade: The Malibu comes with a sub-3.5″ blade made from premium, American CPM-20CV stainless steel. A rugged, heavily stonewashed finish hides wear from use, while the Reverse Tanto profile offers added durability at the tip for powerful piercing performance. Executed with a high saber grind, the blade delivers balanced durability and slicing performance with a gently sweeping belly. Riding on a ball bearing pivot, the blade deploys fast and smooth via the integral index flipper tab.

Handle: Made from contoured hard anodized 6061-T6 aluminum, the handles have machined subtle finger grooves for optimal comfort in the hand. The sweeping angle of the handle aligns the blade for better ergonomics in use and locks the hand in behind the integral flipper tab guard. The button lock mechanism is smooth, reliable, and easy to use. A sleek design and precision fit and finish makes this a perfect choice for gentleman’s tactical carry.

Carries via a right-hand stainless steel deep carry clip.

CPM-20CV: CPM-20CV (analog to M390 and CTS-204P) is a premium powder metallurgy (PM) stainless steel with high level edge retention and corrosion resistance. Relatively easy to sharpen, the coarse microstructure gives this steel lower toughness.