best flipping action

FearAgent said:
Round one and two of his Norseman flippers are "pretty good', but his most recent run is just spectacular. He makes his own caged bearing system now that produces an amazing flipper. I'd put him on par with Begg any day.
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I think on youtube there was a guy that stated he actually put the new norseman on par with rj martin or better I was never a huge fan of the honey comb pattern but now with the inlays he is doing and hearing this im eager to try 1 when he opens books again

So many good names being listed love this forum thanks everyone that has contributed their input so far

Also like to add attention to
Jake hoback
John Gonzalez dervish alchemy
And will moon
 
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I'm surprised no-one has mentioned the CRKT M16 series.
I've got one, I bought it in a PX in Kosovo years ago.
That was my first experience of a flipper, it's a nice little knife.
Steel is a little poor, but design wise I can't fault it.
 
Nothing has ever flipped better than a Boguszewski! Nothing!

Second place would be an RJ Martin Q36.

IKBS is good and others are ok, but a Bogie Cobra is the standard!

RIP Phil.
 
Another vote for the John Grimsmo's Norseman. I'm dying to get my hands on one.
 
drhert said:
Another vote for the John Grimsmo's Norseman. I'm dying to get my hands on one.
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I am def getting a grimsmo everyone should while they can really very underrated from what I heard his email wait list for when he opens back up will only take a cpl of batches to do which is silly he deserves so much more credit
 
Got to try a Carey and a new Voorhies 11 at the G5 Show and here is my revised order...

1. Boguszewski Cobra (THE BEST FOREVER! THE STANDARD!)
2. RJ Martin Q36 (Detent release on this is so fun it is addictive. Knife literally fires!)
3. Voorhies 11 (Smooth as silk and perfect balance and lock-up. I am now a big LV fan!)
4. Carey Nitro (Just like butter and amazing fit and finish)
5. Begg Bodega (Confident and thuds like a Mercedes SL door closing)
 
FearAgent said:
Round one and two of his Norseman flippers are "pretty good', but his most recent run is just spectacular. He makes his own caged bearing system now that produces an amazing flipper. I'd put him on par with Begg any day.
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I think John has it in him to make brilliant knives and the reason I held back on purchasing a Norseman at G5 was that each felt a little different when they were flipped. Some were a little too tight, some were a little too loose, some felt just right. The variances from knife to knife is what concerned me. I have never had that happen at Todd Begg's table or Boguszewski's or RJ Martin's. The actions on these makers knives is always consistent to me. Again, I am already a fan of John's and know from his videos he is doing "cutting-edge" things on the manufacturing side. I think my humble and respectful suggestion would be to take more time in assembly to insure all the knives have similar actions... Particularly when comparing a single model. I did hear another collector making a similar comment.

I was surprised because I know John manufactures to incredibly strict tolerances and it is a testament to the importance of hand fitting in final assembly. Could be as simple as systemizing how he torques his pivots. I know not but I am sure he can easily overcome.

If I am off base I welcome the heat and I do believe John will soon be recognized as one of the best so know this is not out of malice... far from it!
 
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Custom wise I think you pretty much have everyone, but there are some production flippers that would blow your mind as well.

Kershaw TilT. Just Wow, find me something better, even custom.

Spyderco Southard. Well, just look who designed it at a fraction of the price.

ZT 0777. Its got everything, lightweight, flips like a dream, and high end steel
 
I have not had to large of an exposure to flippers and IKBS but here are the ones I have handled that are the ones to beat for me thus far.

Andre Thorburn, his front flippers, craftsmanship and attention to detail is amazing

[video=youtube;EgISsA5CpYI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgISsA5CpYI[/video]

Andre van Heerden, attention to detail, interesting handle designs and makes some very large folders. I love my M16 folder from him.

[video=youtube;Qbn9rVJXUw8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbn9rVJXUw8[/video]

I do like the collaboration between the two Andre's called the A (squared).
 
John Arnold, attention to detail, interesting designs and attention to detail and also love his front flipper action. I want one of his Mafuta's.

[video=youtube;6f2l0h5aLsA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6f2l0h5aLsA[/video]

Todd Begg Bodega. Attention to detail, love the blade shape, pocket clip and design of the lock.

[video=youtube;iQe_dMd1KaI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQe_dMd1KaI[/video]
 
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