3" Flipper for EDC under $200

The upcoming ZT 0450 sounds like a good fit for what you're looking for. It's not out yet though. MSRP is $200, so MAP and likely street price should be closer to $160. In the meantime, you might take a look at the Nura 3.0. It's also a Sinkevich design, and is a slim, framelock, manual flipper with bearings. It's available now for about $30.

There are also the Ripple, Eros, or Swindle, which are also manual framelock flippers with bearings. The stainless steel handled Ripples are all framelocks, I believe. (The aluminum ones have liner locks.) The Swindle is also a pretty interesting design. I haven't handled an Eros, but they just released a new version of that with flat steel handles (vs. the Ti ones with the fancy milling).
 
Good thoughts. Seems like: order the nera now, replace that with the ZT 0450 when available.


Amurr
 
I would recommend the Domino. Its just a little over 3", but its such an excellent flipper imo.
 
flarp said:
The upcoming ZT 0450 sounds like a good fit for what you're looking for. It's not out yet though. MSRP is $200, so MAP and likely street price should be closer to $160. In the meantime, you might take a look at the Nura 3.0. It's also a Sinkevich design, and is a slim, framelock, manual flipper with bearings. It's available now for about $30.

There are also the Ripple, Eros, or Swindle, which are also manual framelock flippers with bearings. The stainless steel handled Ripples are all framelocks, I believe. (The aluminum ones have liner locks.) The Swindle is also a pretty interesting design. I haven't handled an Eros, but they just released a new version of that with flat steel handles (vs. the Ti ones with the fancy milling).
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I was going to add to my first erroneous post that two great knives that I like are the Eros and the Swindle. Ken Onion has done a lot in the flipper frame lock gentleman's folder so CRKT & Kershaw have a few. There is a new Lionsteel model that meet the requirements stated coming out too but I believe that is in the $400 range.
 
You could wait til the St 0450 comes out. If I recall it meets all your requirements and I believe will be under the $200 cap
 
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My experience with flippers started with the ZT0350.
IMHO it is a very good AO flippers, but considering your definition I would consider the 0770.
ZTs make very good flippers.
I like the 0801 and 0562 a lot, the KVT is very good, and more playful than the AO (IMO).
Even is the 0801 seems more sturdy, I feel it easier to carry than even a 0350.
And I think the 0770 May be even better

I don't have much experience outside ZTS on flippers, but I would give a chance to the dice/domino from spyderco.... It shows very good reviews and I like its ergonomics

On an other hand, on the "none flipper" side, you may have a look for the axis lock.
It is a good locking system and offers similar deployment method has flippers... If you look at the axis assist from benchmade you may find interesting options
 
According to BHQ, the new ZT's will be priced as follows:

0452CF: $220
0808: $200
0630: $200
0900: $192
0450: $160

Also, BHQ is stating that they will not be doing any pre-orders for these as there have apparently been issues in the past. That means first come, first serve ladies.

If you are willing to wait, I'd jump on one of these when they come out (I particularly like the 0808).
 
Another vote for spyderco domino. Smooth action, not so heavy, FFG, just perfect 😊

..would love to get a spydie southard though 😅
 
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