Anybody else not like the fake “bolsters” on flipper knives?

[K.O.D.]

I think metal bolsters look better for sure.

 

[tony281sc2]

I think metal bolsters look better for sure.
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Which knife is that?

 

[NYP]

Looks like a deacon:

WE Knife Co. Deacon - Flipper Knife | Purple + Carbon Fiber | Blade HQ

This model of the WE Knife Co. Deacon features a purple anodized handle with carbon fiber inserts and a polished bead-blast blade made from M390.

www.bladehq.com

 

[K.O.D.]

Which knife is that?

WE Deacon. Its a nice knife, great action, M390. I carried it a lot, never used it much though. I don't carry it much anymore--I have to many folders now and some get more love than others.

 

[OrangeBlueOrangeBlue]

I think bolster locks, like the Pena front flippers, are a great idea. Still effectively a frame lock, but with a scale that covers some or all of the lockbar, improving usablility.

 

[ac3boyz]

I've never really given them much thought one way or the other.

 

[NorthernSouthpaw]

It depends. I'm okay with using a different material as a faux bolster, such as on the Civivi Appalachian Drifter 2. However, cutting a line to imply a bolster looks dumb to me. The Civivi Imperium is probably the worst offender. The texture change helps on some of the simpler Dogma models but not by enough.

Appalachian Drifter 2 (mine)

Imperium (KnifeCenter)

Dogma (KnifeCenter)

How is that Drifter II an "fake bolster"?
Because it's not metal?

 

[Chronovore]

How is that Drifter II an "fake bolster"?
Because it's not metal?

I'm taking fake or faux bolster to mean purely cosmetic.

 

[NYP]

OK so I did some researching and now I (think) I know what a true bolster lock is and I must say I like the concept. I'm a little surprised they aren't more popular because to me it seems like a cleaner aesthetic for the scales on both sides while still giving the lock up ability of a frame lock. I see why the fake looking ones can be a turn off, now that I know. I have the urge to find a nice example. I see a few that I like, but not enough to buy. Pena makes some nice ones that come close, but not close enough. I like a specific size, like a 3.25 - 3.50 blade with an overall size of 7.5-8" is my sweet spot.

 

[Blue Serge]

It really depends on the knife. It can be done well and enhance the aesthetics of the knife. That Olamic in this thread is a good example. In general, though, I don’t care for the look.

 

[J. Doyle]

"Each to their own notion.", said the old woman; as she kissed the cow...
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It really depends on the knife. It can be done well and enhance the aesthetics of the knife. That Olamic in this thread is a good example. In general, though, I don’t care for the look.

Bolsters made from a material other than metal that are separate pieces from the scales are still real bolsters.

 

[NorthernSouthpaw]

Bolsters made from a material other than metal that are separate pieces from the scales are still real bolsters.

That's how I see it too.

To me a "faux" or "fake" bolster is when there is a line drawn or carved into a solid scale to make it seem that there is 2 separate pieces.

 

[Rufus1949]

These would fall into that category.
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