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Hey everyone, just thought I'd share some pics of the acid stonewashed version of the Division Flipper by Brous Blades, which just arrived hours ago. Mods - I figured on posting this here since it's not a formal review per se, so my apologies if this is the wrong forum.
This knife was suggested to me by several members here in a thread I posted in this forum asking for alternatives to the ZT flippers. I'm VERY happy with this knife. Fit & finish is what you'd expect from a 359-dollar knife. The blade finish is just so unique and visually pleasing. The liners are treated with the same acid stonewash that the blade has, and the overall look is weathered & vintage; it's got a really classic feel. The carbon fiber scales have a matte finish that gives a special richness to the already strong aesthetics of carbon fiber, and everything is enhanced with the 3D machining.
The knife feels great in-hand, very secure, and really light. The lightness is something that has to be felt to be appreciated. It almost makes the knife seem not as large as it actually is. I can see this being a very easy carry in clothes that aren't tight.
I asked the guys at Knifecenter to cherrypick a unit that did not have such an early lock-up, and they delivered on that, as you'll see in the pic. It's just a personal preference of mine.
My only surprise is that the flipping action is not that buttery smoothness described in the videos, I'm guessing it could just be a tight pivot (the blade does not "fall" closed like the vids; it's pretty stiff). Any suggestions on which type of lube is best for this knife would be appreciated...... Enjoy the pics:
This knife was suggested to me by several members here in a thread I posted in this forum asking for alternatives to the ZT flippers. I'm VERY happy with this knife. Fit & finish is what you'd expect from a 359-dollar knife. The blade finish is just so unique and visually pleasing. The liners are treated with the same acid stonewash that the blade has, and the overall look is weathered & vintage; it's got a really classic feel. The carbon fiber scales have a matte finish that gives a special richness to the already strong aesthetics of carbon fiber, and everything is enhanced with the 3D machining.
The knife feels great in-hand, very secure, and really light. The lightness is something that has to be felt to be appreciated. It almost makes the knife seem not as large as it actually is. I can see this being a very easy carry in clothes that aren't tight.
I asked the guys at Knifecenter to cherrypick a unit that did not have such an early lock-up, and they delivered on that, as you'll see in the pic. It's just a personal preference of mine.
My only surprise is that the flipping action is not that buttery smoothness described in the videos, I'm guessing it could just be a tight pivot (the blade does not "fall" closed like the vids; it's pretty stiff). Any suggestions on which type of lube is best for this knife would be appreciated...... Enjoy the pics:
The acid stonewash might make for a bit of a break in period to achieve the same smoothness, since it's a rougher finish. I myself (being the cheapskate I am) just use Hoppe's gun oil.... Made mine even smoother! :thumbup: But make sure you don't get any on the lock face, or it'll get sticky on ya! By the way... I'm loving that finish... Looks great!
