Flipper system

WVDAVE

WVDAVE

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I'm looking for a decent folder with a Flipper system for around $75.00. I already have a Kershaw RAM and love it. I guess I want to expand my taste in knives. Any suggestions?
 
Pretty much all of Kershaw's flippers are excellent. If you want something beefier than the RAM, the JYD II CB is a fantastic knife. If you want something a bit smaller than the RAM, both the OD-1 and Zing are excellent choices.
 
I've found that after owning a RAM, flippers that still use a liner or frame lock are just not as satisfying because of the pivot tension. There aren't many out there that flip as fast and smooth as a RAM. Great knife.
 
gallonoffuel said:
I've found that after owning a RAM, flippers that still use a liner or frame lock are just not as satisfying because of the pivot tension. There aren't many out there that flip as fast and smooth as a RAM. Great knife.
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You beat me to it. You won't find many flippers that behave like the RAM unless you get an assisted opening knife. The OD-1 has a linkage system and is pretty neat but the RAM is the best flipper I have come across.
 
The CRKT Suma is great flipper "bang for the buck" I'm very impressed with it lately, but if you have a RAM, its going to be pretty hard to improve on that. The one thing I like on the Suma is the wicked detent they used, it lets you really fire it hard, harder than any other flipper I've used, but its been a while since I used a RAM so my memory might be off, all I really remember was how smooth that thing was.
 
Another vote for the OD-1

Best folder under under $40

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I would say the kershaw ener-g. it is a ton of fun, and the most interesting flipper you will ever meet.
 
thegeek574 said:
I would say the kershaw ener-g. it is a ton of fun, and the most interesting flipper you will ever meet.
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+1

Also, it would be very worth your while to check in the exchange and see if Kershawguy has any Ti Junkyard Dog left still. Awesome knife.
 
WVDAVE said:
Has anyone handle the OD2? Is it worth the extra $30.00 for the OD1?
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The OD-2 is much smaller than the OD-1 -- far too small for my liking. IMO, the OD-1 is definitely worth the extra money.

Update: Just took a quick comparison photo.

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