{"product_id":"protech-malibu-5401-df-del-fuego","title":"Pro-Tech Malibu 3.25\" Knife – Del Fuego Anodized Aluminum, MagnaCut, Button Lock – Made in USA (5401-DF)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCustom anodized handle. Stonewash MagnaCut reverse tanto. The Malibu dressed up without losing what makes it work.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 3.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 7.50\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Steel: CPM MagnaCut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finish: Stonewash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Reverse Tanto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Grind: Flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock Type: Button Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpener: Flipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material: Del Fuego Anodized Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton: Black Lip Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket Clip: Black Deep Carry, Tip-Up, Right Carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.99 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Made in USA (Placentia, California)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Malibu Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e The Malibu redefined what people expected from an American production button lock flipper when it launched, and the reputation has held up since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing pivot for smooth, fast, and repeatable flipper deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton releases for a clean gravity-assisted drop-shut every time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.99 oz in a 4.25\" closed package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDel Fuego Anodized Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom anodized finish produces a multi-tone, heat-effect color pattern unique to each handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack lip pearl button adds a quiet luxury detail that works with the anodized finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin hardware and polished long clip keep the rest of the build cohesive without competing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two Del Fuego handles are identical. That is the nature of the anodizing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnaCut Reverse Tanto\u003c\/strong\u003e The reverse tanto blade on the Malibu is one of the more underrated carry blade shapes in the production knife market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced tip on top for strength during penetrating cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull flat grind for clean, efficient slicing along the straight edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStonewash finish hides wear and keeps maintenance simple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCPM MagnaCut backs all of it up with exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance that holds up under real daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButton Lock Flipper Action\u003c\/strong\u003e The Malibu uses Pro-Tech's button lock detent system on a bearing pivot, which is what makes the action so satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlipper fires the blade with a crisp, defined break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton releases for a smooth, one-button close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing pivot keeps the action consistent deployment after deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This One Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the Malibu and you want it to stand out, this is the one built for that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro-Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44175203860660,"sku":"5401-DF","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4049\/4516\/files\/IMG_3599.jpg?v=1775584878","url":"https:\/\/lonestarknife.com\/products\/protech-malibu-5401-df-del-fuego","provider":"Lone Star Knife \u0026 Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}