Flipper Quality Question

Stumpy72

Stumpy72

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I want to buy a Ti flipper with a premium blade (M390 would be nice). I need something with the kind of dimensions and weight of the ZT 0450 and I’d like it to be at a quality level somewhere in the Olamics-Shirogorov area. I’ve looked at the specs on all the Reates, Olamics and Shiros and I couldn’t find anything in the size/weight ballpark of the ZT 0450.

Is there anything like what I’m looking for out there or am I chasing a non-existent fantasy?
 
The closest I can think of would be the Reate Wave, it's a little bit heavier and a little larger and heavier, but comes very close.
 
Wow. You're working with a lot of money. You're going to get a fantastic knife.

Why not just get a Shiro? I believe there are some models with pretty similar shape and specs.
 
ScooterG said:
Did you look at the Shiro Neon Ultra Lite? It’s a 3.25” blade, 2.8 oz and is made with Elmax (and S30v).

Might also check out the Wisp by WE knives. About the same as the Neon but in S35VN.
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Plus one on the Shiro UltraLite. I love my S30V model--best knife in that size range I've ever handled.
 
If you're looking at Shiros, but with that ZT look, I would strongly suggest checking out Clyde Challenor's work.
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Stumpy72 said:
I want to buy a Ti flipper with a premium blade (M390 would be nice). I need something with the kind of dimensions and weight of the ZT 0450 and I’d like it to be at a quality level somewhere in the Olamics-Shirogorov area. I’ve looked at the specs on all the Reates, Olamics and Shiros and I couldn’t find anything in the size/weight ballpark of the ZT 0450.

Is there anything like what I’m looking for out there or am I chasing a non-existent fantasy?
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Take a look at the Viper Anso Orso.
 
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