Pro-Tech Malibu 3.25" Knife – Del Fuego Anodized Aluminum, MagnaCut, Button Lock – Made in USA (5401-DF)

Custom anodized handle. Stonewash MagnaCut reverse tanto. The Malibu dressed up without losing what makes it work.

The Malibu has become the benchmark button lock flipper in the American production knife market, and the Del Fuego version takes the same platform and gives it a handle that stands out in any tray. The custom anodized aluminum finish is the detail that separates this version from the standard lineup. Stonewash MagnaCut reverse tanto blade, black lip pearl button, and satin hardware give the rest of the build the right amount of refinement to match the handle without overdoing it. The black clip finishes it off. The action is the same addictive flipper the Malibu has always been.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 3.25"
• Overall Length: 7.50"
• Blade Steel: CPM MagnaCut
• Blade Finish: Stonewash
• Blade Style: Reverse Tanto
• Blade Grind: Flat
• Lock Type: Button Lock
• Opener: Flipper
• Handle Material: Del Fuego Anodized Aluminum
• Button: Black Lip Pearl
• Hardware: Satin
• Pocket Clip: Black Deep Carry, Tip-Up, Right Carry
• Weight: 2.99 oz
• Country of Origin: Made in USA (Placentia, California)

The Malibu Platform The Malibu redefined what people expected from an American production button lock flipper when it launched, and the reputation has held up since.

• Bearing pivot for smooth, fast, and repeatable flipper deployment
• Button releases for a clean gravity-assisted drop-shut every time
• 2.99 oz in a 4.25" closed package

It is one of those knives that you find yourself opening and closing far more than any task requires. The Del Fuego handle gives you a reason to take it out of the pocket even when you do not need to.

Del Fuego Anodized Handle The Del Fuego anodize is the version of the Malibu platform for people who want something that looks different from every other knife in the drawer.

• Custom anodized finish produces a multi-tone, heat-effect color pattern unique to each handle
• Black lip pearl button adds a quiet luxury detail that works with the anodized finish
• Satin hardware and polished long clip keep the rest of the build cohesive without competing

No two Del Fuego handles are identical. That is the nature of the anodizing process.

MagnaCut Reverse Tanto The reverse tanto blade on the Malibu is one of the more underrated carry blade shapes in the production knife market.

• Reinforced tip on top for strength during penetrating cuts
• Full flat grind for clean, efficient slicing along the straight edge
• Stonewash finish hides wear and keeps maintenance simple

CPM MagnaCut backs all of it up with exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance that holds up under real daily use.

Button Lock Flipper Action The Malibu uses Pro-Tech's button lock detent system on a bearing pivot, which is what makes the action so satisfying.

• Flipper fires the blade with a crisp, defined break
• Button releases for a smooth, one-button close
• Bearing pivot keeps the action consistent deployment after deployment

Made in the USA Pro-Tech has been manufacturing knives in Placentia, California since 1994. The Malibu is machined and assembled in-house to the same tolerances as everything else they make. The action reflects that.

Why This One Stands Out The standard Malibu is already one of the best production button lock flippers available at any price point. The Del Fuego version adds a handle finish that makes it the one you reach for first when everything is laid out on a table.

If you want the Malibu and you want it to stand out, this is the one built for that.