DB Fraley 4" Torrent framelock flipper

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I have a mint condition DB Fraley Torrent framelock flipper with flame-striped titanium handle scales and a handrubbed S30V recurve blade for sale. If you're looking at this listing, you probably already know that Derek is one of the premier makers when it comes to flipper opening knives. His pieces are built like tanks, and they flip open easily with no wrist action whatsoever. In addition, his fit and finish is flawless. This particular Torrent is noteworthy in that of all the Fraley flippers that I've ever handled, this one has the smoothest flip action.

The Torrent flipper listed here has never been carried, used, or resharpened, and its original edge from Derek is sharp. The flip action is very smooth (I can flip the knife completely open with zero wrist action in any position, even perfectly vertical), the lock-up is rock solid, and the blade centering is dead perfect.

***SOLD***

The specs:

Condition: Mint
Blade length: 4" from tip to handle
Overall length: 9"
Blade thickness: Just under 3/16" at ricasso
Blade steel: S30V
Blade finish: Handrubbed
Edge: Plain
Handle slab material: Titanium, beadblasted and flame-striped
Lock: Titanium frame lock, beadblasted and flame-striped
Backspacer: Titanium, beadblasted and flame-striped
Clip: Tip up, titanium, beadblasted and flame-striped

For payment on this piece, I strongly prefer USPS money orders, but I will also accept PayPal or personal check if I know you. If you are paying by PayPal, I will cover the fees, but the payment has to be sent with a PayPal-confirmed address (including the green "confirmed" marker) listed in the invoice, and I will only ship to that PayPal-confirmed address. I reserve the right to wait for personal checks to clear before I ship.

I will consider trades (with appropriate cash adjustment) for custom folders and custom balis. I am especially interested in the following makers:

JL Williams
Tim Galyean
Kit Carson
Deryk Munroe
Gerry McGinnis
Jim Burke
Rick Hinderer
Charles Marlowe
Jim Smyth
DB Fraley
Matt Cucchiara
Todd Begg
Bob Lum
Scott Cook
Tom Mayo
Neil Blackwood
Ken Onion
Phil Boguszewski
Flavio Ikoma (balis only)
Mauricio Dobruski (balis only)

I may consider trades for other custom folders not listed above. However, I am not interested in serrated blades, production knives, or fixed blades other than those by John Young or Russ Andrews.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks for looking!