EDC Flipper

WVDAVE · Mar 22, 2015

I'm looking for a flipper for general EDC use. I'm retired and don't need another hard use folder and would like to stay under $200.00. I like the look of the ZT 566 but was wondering if there was anything else maybe a little more dressy, that would be worth giving a look at.

Rich S · Mar 22, 2015

Take a look at the Kershaw Skyline if you just want the flipper. If you're game for an assisted opener, look at the Kershaw Oso-Sweet or Volt II. I have all three and like the Oso-Sweet best. Also retired and just like playing with knives

Rich

GuyWithTheThings · Mar 22, 2015

How about the Boker Kwaiken? I think you'll like it.

mcg4248 · Mar 22, 2015

zt 0450

newguy93 · Mar 22, 2015

I just recently bought the kershaw cryo and I really like it. It was also my first flipper though.

Colorodo · Mar 22, 2015

It is $220 but the ZT 0452cf is a dressy knife.

Insipid Moniker · Mar 22, 2015

How about a Kizer Ki3404A2? It's a smaller flipper with some very handsome anodized scales. It's a bit on the flashy side, but that makes it a nice conversation piece if you use it around others. If it's a bit too much for you the Ki3404A3 has plain titanium scales.

asdf12345 · Mar 22, 2015

The Mini Matrix is a great knife.

WVDAVE · Mar 22, 2015

So many great suggestions, I'll be reading or watching reviews all night long.

marcus52AR · Mar 22, 2015

Spyderco domino in the blue cf sprint version.

RJ80 · Mar 22, 2015

marcus52AR said:
Spyderco domino in the blue cf sprint version.

I second the motion. Love the Domino, especially the blue CF version. I didn't realize it was a sprint, guess it's a good thing I snagged one.

Sonnydaze · Mar 22, 2015

Here is a great one...the ZT 0770 Carbon Fiber flipper. Fires hard. Very stable; great lockup. ONLY three ounces.
Price is maybe 180 or so for one in Elmax. My favorite ZT, and I've had many.

Rare blade · Mar 22, 2015

Used Spyderco southard would keep you under $200

bld522 · Mar 22, 2015

Sonnydaze said:
Here is a great one...the ZT 0770 Carbon Fiber flipper. Fires hard. Very stable; great lockup. ONLY three ounces.
Price is maybe 180 or so for one in Elmax. My favorite ZT, and I've had many.

Yep. My favorite ZT as well and the only one I have I'd consider to be a gentleman's knife.

FTR-14c · Mar 22, 2015

Sonnydaze said:
Here is a great one...the ZT 0770 Carbon Fiber flipper. Fires hard. Very stable; great lockup. ONLY three ounces.
Price is maybe 180 or so for one in Elmax. My favorite ZT, and I've had many.

Amazing little knife, it is my one and only ZT. It weighs next to nothing and the low ride clip is perfect.

The Burgh · Mar 22, 2015

I also have the ZT 0770, non-CF. Terrific knife, and saved a few dollars (for more knives).

Can also recommend Benchmade Torrent 890BK - mine was $140. Dressed like a Tuxedo with sculpted/layered G10 to look a bit like ebony wood which flows into the black (CeraKote over 154CM, Benchmade informed me via email), it is a visual stunner. Also available with uncoated blade. Make sure, though, that you know it is an "assisted opening" knife with thumb stud release. Opens/locks like the crack of a whip! IMHO, a bit "dressier" looking than my ZT 0770.

DREW78 · Mar 22, 2015

Domino or zt 0562

Gravy · Mar 22, 2015

Honestly I'd stay away from the Cryo. Mine developed MASSIVE play after a couple months, I had to take it apart and bend it to make it solid. Also speedsafe.... Ick :barf:

Billy516 · Mar 22, 2015

I'll second the Boker Ti Kwaiken flipper in VG-10. Beautiful, sleek and sexy.

whitty · Mar 22, 2015

Sonnydaze said:
Here is a great one...the ZT 0770 Carbon Fiber flipper. Fires hard. Very stable; great lockup. ONLY three ounces.
Price is maybe 180 or so for one in Elmax. My favorite ZT, and I've had many.

Definitely agree with this suggestion! Maybe also consider the Kershaw Knockout. The Elmax LE is pretty awesome and very affordable.

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