Brous Mini-Division Flipper

Drathen said:
The mini is still difficult to deploy from the pocket. You have slippery g-10 on one side and a narrow clip on the other so it's hard to get a grip. Great knife otherwise!
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How is it that you've handled one? I see you're in CA - perhaps not too far from Jason?
 
Misanthropia said:
Please lost pictures when you receive it, I'm a bit torn between satin and stonewash. Brous' satin finish shows wear very easily, I'm hoping it's more of a glossy stonewash. I'm loving the stonewash following a mirror polish.
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Oh so good...
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XL gloves
 
I wouldn't worry too much, when I bought my Reloader I didn't receive a confirmation or tracking number, it just arrived a few days later.

Also, I hate to be a bother but could by chance measure the handle thickness? That's my one bugaboo with knives lately. Not a big fan of the super chunky pocket bricks.
 
Misanthropia said:
I wouldn't worry too much, when I bought my Reloader I didn't receive a confirmation or tracking number, it just arrived a few days later.

Also, I hate to be a bother but could by chance measure the handle thickness? That's my one bugaboo with knives lately. Not a big fan of the super chunky pocket bricks.
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Oh i see, hope youre right. :)
Becuase i live in Sweden, so it Will take a while to arrive. Espacially if it gets stuck in the customs etc.
 
Misanthropia said:
Also, I hate to be a bother but could by chance measure the handle thickness? That's my one bugaboo with knives lately. Not a big fan of the super chunky pocket bricks.
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5/8" (15.875mm) thick. 5.25" (133.35mm) long starting from the lanyard loop.
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The way the handle is shaped directs your hand into the pocket instead of bulging into the opening like the Domino does. This is as big as I would comfortably go size wise but it really doesn't feel heavy.
The Domino is on me today so that is what I am comparing it to.
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:mad: Mine is sitting in the mail box waiting for me to get home...Normally the mail runs on my lunch break but not today...Seems like when I have a new knife on the way the mail man always runs late on delivery day....Pics to come later tonight if the g/f doesn't kill me first..lol
 
Rolex John said:
What do you think of the opening action?
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Just like the Bionic, it came a little gritty. Opened, wiped, oiled and reassembled. I can almost shake it down but you can still feel the detent dragging. There was zero detent trail so I expect once the stonewash is warn under the detent it will be crazy smooth.

EDIT: The action is really good and the flipper is in a natural position for my hand size. I don't need to preload it much to get it to snap open, and the "light switch" method works easily, unlike the Bionic.
 
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How was it packaged? In the plastictube? Pics? :)
I always appreciate a good packaging. It's pretty important to me.
 
Rubicon_Joey said:
:mad: Mine is sitting in the mail box waiting for me to get home...Normally the mail runs on my lunch break but not today...Seems like when I have a new knife on the way the mail man always runs late on delivery day....Pics to come later tonight if the g/f doesn't kill me first..lol
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Mine shows delivered as well...glad no signature was required!

livewake said:
Just like the Bionic, it came a little gritty. Opened, wiped, oiled and reassembled. I can almost shake it down but you can still feel the detent dragging. There was zero detent trail so I expect once the stonewash is warn under the detent it will be crazy smooth.

EDIT: The action is really good and the flipper is in a natural position for my hand size. I don't need to preload it much to get it to snap open, and the "light switch" method works easily, unlike the Bionic.
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Interesting that you disassembled it. Apparently Jason recommends you don't do that - it's not a warranty violation, but he advises against it.

I've never tried the Bionic, but I do have the T4 and am hoping it's comparable.
 
Rolex John said:
Interesting that you disassembled it. Apparently Jason recommends you don't do that - it's not a warranty violation, but he advises against it.
I've never tried the Bionic, but I do have the T4 and am hoping it's comparable.
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Taking apart a brand new knife and cleaning is almost a compulsion for me at this point :D... almost like re-profiling a factory sharp blade to your favorite angle (which is definitely not necessary on any Brous I've had. SHAAAAARP!)

It came in the standard clear tube, no foam end caps, with a large black sticker and large white sticker. Signed and numbered b-day card that says "...do not take it apart..." Simple, awesome, normal Brous goodness.
 
livewake said:
Taking apart a brand new knife and cleaning is almost a compulsion for me at this point :D... almost like re-profiling a factory sharp blade to your favorite angle (which is definitely not necessary on any Brous I've had. SHAAAAARP!)

It came in the standard clear tube, no foam end caps, with a large black sticker and large white sticker. Signed and numbered b-day card that says "...do not take it apart..." Simple, awesome, normal Brous goodness.
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That's great - he indicated to me they use a special screw machine for the handle screws which is set to a specific pressure which obviously can't be duplicated by hand. I LIKE to disassemble my knives, clean/grease, etc....but I haven't done so (yet) with my T4 due to the warning from Jason...I had problems reassembling a Strider SNG CC once that has made me gun shy...

I see you're in Ohio - whereabouts?
 
Rolex John said:
That's great - he indicated to me they use a special screw machine for the handle screws which is set to a specific pressure which obviously can't be duplicated by hand. I LIKE to disassemble my knives, clean/grease, etc....but I haven't done so (yet) with my T4 due to the warning from Jason...I had problems reassembling a Strider SNG CC once that has made me gun shy...
I see you're in Ohio - whereabouts?
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Oh great now Jason is going to read all about my disassembly of the knives and say "screw you" if I need something :( From the one time I talked to him and a few emails, that dude seems awesome and I doubt he would say that but "disapproving shaking of head" is all I can see now after reading the card...

I'm between Dayton and Cincinnati... You in the area?
 
livewake said:
Oh great now Jason is going to read all about my disassembly of the knives and say "screw you" if I need something :( From the one time I talked to him and a few emails, that dude seems awesome and I doubt he would say that but "disapproving shaking of head" is all I can see now after reading the card...

I'm between Dayton and Cincinnati... You in the area?
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Near Dayton!
 
Number 12 of 1000 was waiting in my mailbox when I got home:



Great first impressions - super smooth and fast deployment without a hint of grittiness...contours to the hand wonderfully...satin finish blade is gorgeous and sharp.
 
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RamZar said:
How would you compare the flipper action to the T4?
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Very, very comparable in terms of ease and feel. The T4 blade is bigger and a bit heavier so it feels a bit different. But the same smoothness is there and it's just as easy to flip even against gravity.
 
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