Front Flippers - pictures and discussion

Otto Carpenter said:
The Olamic Busker is due out next month - a small front flipper that reportedly has six(!) other methods of deployment. I can't envision seven ways to open a knife, but I'm looking forward to finding out what they are.
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Really looking forward to the Busker. The design reminds me somewhat of a Spyderco Techno, but improved on all fronts.

It’s funny, I’m a small knife guy. I generally like blades 3” or under. Yet the Busker is the first knife that’s been on my radar I wish was a tad larger. 2.25” inches seems like it might be pushing it in terms of being usable.
 
The_Machine said:
Really looking forward to the Busker. The design reminds me somewhat of a Spyderco Techno, but improved on all fronts.

It’s funny, I’m a small knife guy. I generally like blades 3” or under. Yet the Busker is the first knife that’s been on my radar I wish was a tad larger. 2.25” inches seems like it might be pushing it in terms of being usable.
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That idea occurred to me, too. The posted images look stellar, but you never know a knife until you have it in hand. 2.25" is very small.
 
I think knowing OAL or handle length would come in handy for purchasing something that small. Often times I don't need a large blade, but the handle must be comfortable.
 
I bet the handle is fairly comfortable. The curve should fit nicely in your hand and provide decent grip for it's size.
 
I got one of the new Kizer Feists.

Looks just the same as the old but they fixed the gritty pivot.

Unfortunately, dealers still have some of the old models; since Kizer hasn't designated the new version as new, you won't know what you're getting.

Mine is perfect; very happy with it.
 
flash900 said:
I got one of the new Kizer Feists.

Looks just the same as the old but they fixed the gritty pivot.

Unfortunately, dealers still have some of the old models; since Kizer hasn't designated the new version as new, you won't know what you're getting.

Mine is perfect; very happy with it.
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How's the detent? Can you use the side of your index finger as demonstrated in one of Justin's Instagram posts?
 
Just a couple of pics. Gareth bull 3" shamwari and Francois Massyn tanto. Neither of these stuck, the bull was returned and the Massyn was caught and released. both are fantastic models, one is just not for me and one unfortunately was a lemon.

Anyone seen or handled a Charl Pienaar CPK3? 3" version of the CPK looks promising and might be the next one i try out

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Otto Carpenter said:
I can't envision seven ways to open a knife, but I'm looking forward to finding out what they are.
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josh yu said:
just from the pictures, I can think of 8:

1. two handed using the hole/nick
2. middle finger flick
3. thumb flick
4. one handed slow thumb open
5. index finger with front flipper tab (first method in my GIF)
6. thumb flip with front flipper tab (second method in GIF)
7. side of index finger (third method in GIF)
8. gravity knife test (the last one is dark humor... nyc residents will understand)
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Lapedog said:
You could Spyderdrop it too. Most index finger flips can be middle finger flipped too.
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Instagram video from a few days ago in case everybody hasn't seen it:

 
SpySmasher said:
Instagram video from a few days ago in case everybody hasn't seen it:

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Looks badass. I can tell just by the video how sooth the pivot is.

Even still I am going to have to pass on the Busker. Part of what I like about front flippers is that they allow for minimalistic design. My most desired front flipper is a Shamwari. I also like the frame lock Burgers. Zeiba has some nice front flipper designs. I am absolutely in love with my Feist, too bad about all the BS attatched to the Feist design.
 
I like the minimalist design which is what draws me to front flippers, of which I only have 1, I will probably pass on the Busker as I am just not 100% on the aesthetics specific to it. I will likely pick up a Feist when I can and when hopefully the "Gen 1" models have been weeded out.

My front flipper hasn't been mentioned here and that is the Maserin 392 (Starlight) it comes in black or silver carbon fiber or various G10 colors. Mine is the black carbon fiber Maserin 392/CN model and I really like it only complaints I have is that the detent isn't strong enough to really flip it nor is the "tang" long enough for a good flip.
 
PirateSeulb said:
I like the minimalist design which is what draws me to front flippers, of which I only have 1, I will probably pass on the Busker as I am just not 100% on the aesthetics specific to it. I will likely pick up a Feist when I can and when hopefully the "Gen 1" models have been weeded out.

My front flipper hasn't been mentioned here and that is the Maserin 392 (Starlight) it comes in black or silver carbon fiber or various G10 colors. Mine is the black carbon fiber Maserin 392/CN model and I really like it only complaints I have is that the detent isn't strong enough to really flip it nor is the "tang" long enough for a good flip.
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That little Maserin front flipper looks awesome. I really like the silver twill fibre one. Too bad it is tip down carry.

I wish I heard more press from companies like Maserin. I find it very hard to find a full catalog for alot of these European brands. Like for example I cannot seem to find a complete Boker catalog. Their website only shows some of their knives it seems.
 
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