Flippers I haven't heard of

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Zizworth

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I want a new knife with a flipper, but every recommendation thread is full of knives I've already looked at. Just like the paramilitary 2 being in every EDC thread, most flipper threads are full of recommendations for the ZT801, Ripple, Domino, Southard, Leek, Kwaiken, and half of kershaws budget line (these are all great knives, but we all know that already). What I am hoping to get here are suggestions for flipper knives that are less common, hopefully to find something I haven't seen before. I would give a price range, but I'd rather not limit the utility of the thread, so let's just keep it to knives that are actually available. Mid techs are fine, but customs seem unnecessary to list because if someone is willing to pay true custom prices, they're getting what they want and don't need knife suggestions, just knifemaker suggestions. Thanks in advance for any and all responses.

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uncommon production/mid-tech flippers, all kinds
 
I've just noticed the Brous Blades flippers. Have a (widely panned as too expensive for what it is) Bionic on the way.

And if we are wanting to talk about less common flipper knives, I can recommend the Zero Tolerance 0777, either the original composite or the M390. Marvelous knife!
 
Kizer has several models with flippers, Fox Deimos, Boker/GTC Federal, Brian Tighe Breaker/Nirk/Coon/etc. That's just a few off the top of my head.
 
I actually made this thread because I saw the Brous Bionic and thought "why haven't I seen this before?" I figured if something as cool as the Bionic can fly under my radar, maybe I'm missing a lot of cool designs. Unfortunately the blade shape doesn't do it for me, but it's definitely a step in the right direction.

The HTM-DDR looks amazing. Definitely keeping it on a list somewhere, M390 is some crazy stuff.
 
The Tighe Coon looks awesome, almost RJ Martin-ish. Great suggestion. The Fox Deimos and Boker Federal look like quality knives, but the designs just don't do it for me. Havent heard much about Kizer, but some of the designs might be a little too Hinderer inspired for me to be comfortable buying.

Thorburn's front flipper is really attractive, but without a pocket clip i'd never carry it. Did I miss a clipped version, or is that the only option?
 
Zizworth said:
I actually made this thread because I saw the Brous Bionic and thought "why haven't I seen this before?" I figured if something as cool as the Bionic can fly under my radar, maybe I'm missing a lot of cool designs. Unfortunately the blade shape doesn't do it for me, but it's definitely a step in the right direction.
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Have you seen the Silent Soldier flipper?

Hogue-EX02

Extremely expensive but the Shirogorov model 95 is a beautiful knife.

A few more common but not yet listed:
CRKT Eros
Kershaw OD1 & OD2
Benchmade 300SN
Boker Federal Flipper
 
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Cereal_killer said:
Have you seen the Silent Soldier flipper?

Hogue-EX02

Extremely expensive but the Shirogorov model 95 is a beautiful knife.
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I will own a Shirogorov. Being left handed and enjoying knives can be a horrible combination, but one day I'll have a left handed Shirogorov.
 
Dendra is made by Lionsteel and they incorporated the Rotoblock into the Tiger Jump just like the DPX Hest 2.0. Definitely not a slicer with the blade shape. D2 blade, cf and ti handles + a good price on the forum made it impossible to pass up.
 
  • Curtiss F3
  • Wilson Combat Eagle
  • Olson Quick Flick
  • Brous T4
  • MicroTech DOC
  • ZT 0777 series
 
Have the other Dendra flippers been received well? seems like they made a couple others, though not titanium framelocks.

Being left handed, how realistic would it be to have RH tip-down or LH tip-up clip holes drilled and tapped on something like the Curtiss F3 or Wilson Combat Eagle? I don't mind a standard lockbar or even 100% right-handed knives if they have tip down configuration, but I just don't enjoy carrying a knife right-hand tip up only.
 
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