Button Lock, Full Titanium, Non-Assisted Flipper

The only other thing I'll add is that this is my first full custom folder and it really feels like it. I've got some high end production folders (CRKs, WHs, etc.) to compare it to and it definitely holds its own in their company. Rod Olson obviously knows how to make excellent custom folders with suberb fit and finish. I'll be keeping an eye out for more of his folders from now on.
 
I'm glad it worked out for you. It can be troublesome when you're buying a relatively unknown maker. Not only don't you know the quality...if you screw up and get a lemon, you know you'll never be able to get rid of it again. Gosh, I even run into this with nice well-known (commercial) knives...like the Bradley Alias 1. Great knife, smooth action, cheap price and everyone turns up their nose at it. Funny world.
I'm glad you're happy.
I just bought a knife that was a discontinued model...and had to return it. It looked nice in the pic; was junk to me when I held it. I guess it was fine, but it just didn't "do anything" to merit my interest.
Sometimes it's rough to find a knife that really turns you on and you say "Yeah!" Happy for you.
Sonnydaze
 
Thanks. Buying a custom knife sight-unseen from a relatively unknown knifemaker is always a little iffy. But the seller knew his stuff, had a good feedback rating, and was willing to stand behind the sale. So I decided to gamble knowing that this might be the ONLY knife in existence that could meet all of my criteria. Fortunately my gamble paid off.
 
Hate to necro this thread, but I picked up one of his quick flips. It is really great! Blade perfectly centered, button lock tight, even grinds, thick scales. Love it!
 
Me too. It's the finest example of a button-lock flipper I've ever seen. But having investigated Rod Olson, that really doesn't come as a surprise. Rod is Canadian and obviously well-acquainted with a fellow Canadian knifemaker by the name of Brian Tighe. Rod's Quick Flips use Brian's thrust bearing system (STBS) and blade steel (RWL 34). The handles on my Quick Flip are a little thicker than I like for EDC (I'm more of a William Henry guy myself), but it's definitely the folder I throw in my pocket for special occasions.

Congratulations! :)
 
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COngrats on the knife. You have an eye for the avant garde design aesthetic. I'm going to check mr. Olson out.

bld522 said:
Me too. It's the finest example of a button-lock flipper I've ever seen. But having investigated Mr. Olson, that really doesn't come as a surprise. Rod is Canadian and obviously acquainted with a fellow Canadian by the name of Brian Tighe. His Quick Flips use Brian's thrust bearing system (STBS) and blade steel (RWL-34). The handles are a little thicker than I like for EDC (I'm more of a William Henry guy myself), but my Quick Flip is definitely the folder I throw in my pocket for special occasions.

Congratulations! :)
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Actually, Rod's Quick Flip is designed pretty conservatively compared to most of Brian's offerings. Problem is, they're extremely hard to find. In fact, I'm only aware of one Quick Flip that's currently available for sale anywhere on the Internet. PM me if you want more info.

Here's a borrowed pic of mine:

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Think small Sebenza with a flipper and you'll be in the ballpark. ;)
 
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I replied to your e-mail. I've reproduced my response below for reference:

Q: Thoughts? I'm about to buy one. Seems perfect! Bearings are smooth? Solid early lock up? Detent? Thanks!

A: Lovely knife and bar none, the smoothest flipper I've ever encountered. If the knife you're picking up is one of Rod's newer issues, it should contain Brian Tighe's STBS (Sealed Thrust Bearing System). Check to make sure it does. It's a button lock, so early/late lockup doesn't apply. The blade locks up solid. The detent is about equivalent to that of an Axis-lock. It's a little better than a Benchmade 300sn but not as good as a Southard framelock. Fit and finish are superb.

Safety is a concern. The detent on Axis-lock and button-lock flippers isn't as strong as it is on framelock and liner lock flippers. It doesn't take much pressure on the flipper to dislodge the blade tip from the frame. I'd therefore caution you to carry the knife clipped with the spine toward a pocket inseam. If you plan to carry it unclipped, I'd recommend you put it in a pouch. The Small Sebenza pouch works fine on mine.
 
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