Flippers that don't use frame or liner locks?

One note about the Buck Marksman. Like I said, I like mine and STRONGLY recommend it, it's a very high quality production knife build with an innovative lock and flipper design, for a super reasonable price. And the cutting/slicing performance exceeds my (fairly picky :-)) expectations.

All that said: I know you CAN close the Marksman one-handed, seen YT videos of how folks do it, and I can do it with some difficulty. But it is not easy and, IMHO, not super safe to do one-handed closing with this knife. Just my opinion, and I do have an MS-like neurological disorder that makes manual dexterity harder for me, but either way, I still prefer to close this particular knife 2-handed, it just seems like a safer, more bulletproof operation.

I'm adding this not because I don't love the Marksman and recommend it--I do--but I think the OP is hooked on the smooth Axis lock, which is very addictive for easy opening/closing. Given that, I doubt he's going to find the CLOSING operation of the Marksman lock to be preferable to the Axis lock ease of closing. I will say though, that the OPENING experience with the Marksman, for me, is superior to that of the Axis lock. So, it's subjective, you pays your money, you makes your choice. :-)
 
Chefget said:
Hackenslash was correct, this is the knife you are looking for. The button lock is really the next level...the action is second to none!

This one has stainless steel handles, weighs in at 5.45 ounces

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ArchVV said:
I'll put another vote in for the Protech Cambria. This action is impeccable and it is surprising how much blade length the design yields despite its apparent diminutive size.
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You guys are enablers. You made me go buy the Cambria that I posted a picture of. :p
 
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Also this but not released yet so you'd be a guinea pig for us.
 
Hackenslash said:
You guys are enablers. You made me go buy the Cambria that I posted a picture of. :p
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Hey, feel better, the time I've spent since posting that message was also used to buy a Protech! Not the Cambria, but the Combat Commander fixed blade. I never see those for sale, so I kind of had to buy it :rolleyes:
 
3175FF24-9D0E-4AD0-B0FA-B759C6B4288C.jpeg A few have recommended the Hogue X5. I have one and can say the action is simply amazing......even more so when you realize there are no washers or bearings.
The knife is very cool with excellent build quality, great materials and fantastic action.
The problem, for me, is the ergos. There are quite a few hot spots. Seems they put some sharp points and edges where they never should’ve been.
Joe
 
I do like Protechs, although I don't own any at the moment. The Cambria does look nice. Has Protech improved their anodizing? I remember it not being all that great (level II, rather than HAIII). I don't mind aluminum, but I'd want it to be hard anodized or coated with something of similar toughness.
 
6A12C6A1-5A63-4621-81DD-4240C284616B.jpeg Hey Aaron!
I am a big PT fan, have around 15. I haven’t had any issues with their ano at all.
My TR3 fish scale is probably my most carried PT and I see no issues with it.
Joe


Planterz said:
I do like Protechs, although I don't own any at the moment. The Cambria does look nice. Has Protech improved their anodizing? I remember it not being all that great (level II, rather than HAIII). I don't mind aluminum, but I'd want it to be hard anodized or coated with something of similar toughness.
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Mo2 said:
Freeman 451 hands down
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I'm sure it's a fine knife, as are the Hogues, but they simply don't fit my tastes or needs. So far the frontrunners are the Sliverax, the Cambria, or just getting another 940.

I've also been looking heavily at the Boker Plus Urban Trapper, despite it being a framelock. Titanium handles, extremely light weight, and bearings all for a rather inexpensive price. I just really like the styling.
 
Planterz said:
I'm sure it's a fine knife, as are the Hogues, but they simply don't fit my tastes or needs. So far the frontrunners are the Sliverax, the Cambria, or just getting another 940.

I've also been looking heavily at the Boker Plus Urban Trapper, despite it being a framelock. Titanium handles, extremely light weight, and bearings all for a rather inexpensive price. I just really like the styling.
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Benchmade bugout is a better slicing profile than the 940. Also 941 may be less thick behind the edge (I don't have one just assuming based on pics).
 
Please be aware, I was by my local knife store today and stopped by to check in on the SilverAxes they had on hand. I wanted to test the flipping action because I had heard mixed reviews about it.

What I found was that it was very like the other Spydie flippers I have tried. (Domino and Southard) The detent isn't as snappy so it requires some strength through the entire stroke pushing the flipper until your thumb hits the spine of the scales. On the ZTs you push the flipper and as soon as the detent breaks the blade rockets open. It is possible with a little practice to use the detent to pop the spydie flippers open. It just isn't as effortless as my ZTs
 
Planterz said:
I'm sure it's a fine knife, as are the Hogues, but they simply don't fit my tastes or needs. So far the frontrunners are the Sliverax, the Cambria, or just getting another 940.

I've also been looking heavily at the Boker Plus Urban Trapper, despite it being a framelock. Titanium handles, extremely light weight, and bearings all for a rather inexpensive price. I just really like the styling.
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Yeah, with your specifications I would say Sliverax or Cambria. I love, love, love my 451 BLF, but it's a tank. If you want amazing action, great quality and something you can thump on it's my pick, hands down, but but it isn't super slicey or slim and trim.
 
Are you using right handed frame locks right handed? I use them left handed, and have no problem getting in the path of the blade when closing, then I got a left handed frame lock, which felt awkward in comparison.
 
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