Brous Mini-Division Flipper

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Any one have a pre-order for the mini-division flipper by Jason Brous or happen to see/handle one at SHOT? What are your thoughts?

I have pre-ordered one and can't wait to get it in my hands. Personally I love the looks and materials. It seems he has a reputation for quality blades, but controversial designs and attitude. I'm hoping that the quality is true and the controversy fades because this knife looks awesome.
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I wish he would have used carbon fiber instead of G10, but I might end up buying one of these anyways. Just wish I could handle one first.
 
I like the big version and the mini is a little different with materials which kind of interests me. I might check it out, good price points for the quality he delivers.
 
Hope the flipper action on the new Mini-Division is more like the T4 than Division, Reloader and Bionic which I also have. I cannot praise the T4 enough. Was it the co-designer Jason Moriel-Riboloff who came up with the smooth and reliable flipper action?
 
The T-4 is the best flipper I have handled this side of an RJ. I honestly couldn't believe it; it flips better than my Bodega, in my opinion.

I am also hoping that the new mini-Division has similar action. I thought the original was quite good for his first real flipper. Haven't had a chance to handle either the Reloader or Bionic.

I think Jason provides a lot of value for the dollar in his products. It is hard to find the kind of quality in something like the T-4 for less than 4-500$.
 
There's a T4 Carbon Fiber coming out which I'm looking forward to as long as the flipper action is the same as the T4 G-10. Sure is sweet! Additionally, Brous needs to expand beyond just D2 for everything!
 
I have a Division flipper and it's a monster. I'd pick up this mini if offered in carbon fiber...his cf scales are beautiful! G-10 is just not my cup of tea. His T4 has a better flipper action? Wow...that's impressive. I'm all sad now, it's sold out.
 
RamZar said:
There's a T4 Carbon Fiber coming out which I'm looking forward to as long as the flipper action is the same as the T4 G-10. Sure is sweet! Additionally, Brous needs to expand beyond just D2 for everything!
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In my communications with him, Jason indicates that he'll be offering S35VN in the future which I'm excited to see!
 
stog75 said:
I have a Division flipper and it's a monster. I'd pick up this mini if offered in carbon fiber...his cf scales are beautiful! G-10 is just not my cup of tea. His T4 has a better flipper action? Wow...that's impressive. I'm all sad now, it's sold out.
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Jason uses a proprietary bearing system which is indeed impressive. Google Brous T4 review and you'll find mine:

 
I've got a Mini-Division pre-ordered. I'm hoping it will be easier to EDC than the T4, which I generally only carry on the weekends.
 
Rolex John said:
I've got a Mini-Division pre-ordered. I'm hoping it will be easier to EDC than the T4, which I generally only carry on the weekends.
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Please let us know if the flipper action of the new Mini-Division flipper is as good as the one on the T4. The T4 flipper action is far superior to the ones in my Division, Reloader and Bionic. Night & Day!
 
RamZar said:
Please let us know if the flipper action of the new Mini-Division flipper is as good as the one on the T4. The T4 flipper action is far superior to the ones in my Division, Reloader and Bionic. Night & Day!
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That's interesting. Jim Skelton did a video review of the Division prototype and claimed it flipped better than his Bodega.

Supposedly the new Mini-Division ships in February.
 
Rolex John said:
Jason uses a proprietary bearing system which is indeed impressive.
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Can you take pictures of the T4 pivot? I only have a couple of Bionics, but the bearings appear identical to some of my other bearing knives. What does he do differently with the bearings?
 
I love my reloader. I've been eyeballing the division but I have been hesitant because of its size. The carry laws here indicate 3 inch or smaller and while most of mine aren't, they are only a little bigger. Not an inch and a half bigger. So I may pick one up now. I do agree with most of you that I wish it was in cf and not g10
 
I got to handle a Mini Division Saturday at a local shop and it definately had the quality I've seen from Brous. Fit and finish was top notch and the flipping action was buttery smooth. I was all for a Mini Division but just don't care for G10 so passed.
 
I might cry if I could get a T-4 in CF and s35vn. There is literally only one thing I don't like overmuch on the T-4 and that is the clip. I find the pen style clip has too much retention. It either needs a lanyard post/hole or a different clip to facilitate easier draw. But, really, if the clip is the only problem on a knife that is kinda first-world problems there...

I believe Jason's bearings are very similar to Gus Ceccini's of GTC knives. Caged bearing of some sort, but I haven't tried to open mine up. It seems to me that his flippers have gotten progressively better overall (and they started out damned good), so I'm looking forward to the mini-Division quite a bit.

For those that aren't G-10 fans, Jason will definitely do custom scalework, but it isn't cheap and will add a good deal of wait time. It may well be worth it, though. My buddy Matt has a Division with wood scales that is freaking beautiful. I want to say he paid about $650 or so for it.
 
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T4 in CF is coming (see minute 3:35 of video) and he'll be producing a second run of 500 pieces of the T4 G-10.

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Just made the final payment on my mini-division and it should be shipping soon! I'm getting that anxious new knife feeling again...:)
 
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