Finally got some flippers*

[Muaddib1116]

*I used to have a ZT 0350, but I don't count it since it's assisted and I never used it and barely played with it.

I snagged a modified Spyderco Southard off the exchange. Stonewashed acid-washed blade, blue anodized ti scale/liner, and lightning strike carbon fiber scale and lbs. It's pretty awesome. Unfortunately it didn't come with original box and it's missing the lanyard tube, no big deal. The tip is a little strange, I think because the sharpening after the stonewash thinned the edge a little and makes it looks a little misshapen.

I also finally got on the Skyline wagon. I figured it was time. I got a damascus version from KershawGuy. It's a lot thinner than I expected. I see why it's such a popular knife.

The flipping is going to take some getting used to. I can get the Southard to open with just the flipper and no wrist flick, but not the Skyline. I'm guessing the bearings make the difference.

Here they are next to one of my most common edc's, my small sebenza insingo.

 

[simioh]

You don't need wrist action for the Skyline, you have to push the flipper into the handle as opposed to pulling it down towards the palm of your hand like on the 350 or Southard.

If you want a more affordable flipper that works kinda like the Southard I recommend the CRKT Ripple or Eros.

 

[Muaddib1116]

Hm, even doing that, I can't get the Skyline to open with a wrist flick. Maybe polishing the washers and applying some tuf-glide will help.

 

[simioh]

I disliked my Skyline for that reason, but after some practice and a drop of oil it flips all the way open. But I still need to get the technique right or else it'll open half way.

If you can, get your hands on a CRKT Ripple or a Kershaw RAM, those flippers are great.

 

[Muaddib1116]

Well, I've been playing with the Skyline off and on all day, and it's finally broken in so that if I do it right, I can flip it all the way open with zero movement. My index finger needs a rest though.