Hinderer is a bad flipper? Say it ain't so!

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In one of the treads one of the subscribers was saying that he couldn't get the action as he wanted; it would either have side to side blade play or it would be stiff.
I have also heard that Hinderers are not good flippers...

Well I decided to do this vid to show the action of mine. Pivot is adjusted so there is ABSOLUTELY no blade play with the blade open or closed.
Notice how easy it flies open, even fighting gravity with the blade going "up"
No wrist action needed either.

Trick: PUSH the flipper down

Cheers

[video=youtube_share;_G-tVH7Tm5A]http://youtu.be/_G-tVH7Tm5A[/video]
 
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They flip fine for me. It should also be noted that it's called a flipper because the knife has a flipper and not for other implied reasons. It's a way to open the blade, especially when wearing gloves...and never overlook the often mentioned benefit it provides when open...a finger guard and something to forcefully push on for deeper penetration / control in less than optimal grip conditions.
 
A lot of people don't understand how to correctly use the flipper. A lot of people it seems just pull back and that doesn't work. I found it best to slightly push forward then put down pressure. Mine flip really smooth and get full deployment every time.
 
BBW said:
Mine is dry as a bone; no oil or grease
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Heaven forbid, you mean the Teflon washers allow you to flip the knife open without any super, double secret, extra special lube of the century?

There have been similar videos before you, there will be similar ones in the future, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.
 
I like to use a dab of Nano-oil 10W. But is not necessary as you've read... It's micro adjustment of the pivot and proper technique and it will deploy like a dream, smooth as butta!!
 
RDA said:
Heaven forbid, you mean the Teflon washers allow you to flip the knife open without any super, double secret, extra special lube of the century?
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Jaw dropping truth, a product that works as conceived ;)

have been similar videos before you, there will be similar ones in the future...
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You don't have to make me feel less special. I did it with love, does that count lol
 
kwazyjuice said:
I like to use a dab of Nano-oil 10W. But is not necessary as you've read... It's micro adjustment of the pivot and proper technique and it will deploy like a dream, smooth as butta!!
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Ain't that the holy truth!!!
 
If you really want to increase the detent a .52 micron carbide drill bit fixes everything. Drop a lil lube on the blades detent hole and increase the hole diameter ever so slight. You will have a solid detent and increase the ftlb pressure on the detent ball...POW never a failure. Perfect solid flip that rivals a Martin.
 
BBW said:
You don't have to make me feel less special. I did it with love, does that count lol
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My comment wasn't derogatory towards your efforts but an observation about the naysayers and those that just won't get it no matter how many times they are shown or it is explained to them.
 
RDA said:
My comment wasn't derogatory towards your efforts but an observation about the naysayers and those that just won't get it no matter how many times they are shown or it is explained to them.
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Im just kidding bro, I added the "lol" at the end of the sentence
 
This may void the warranty on a blade, but have you ever heard of or needed any warranty work done to an XM. I've owned a dozen and have never had any need to return for warranty work. It does increase the detent and thus more foot pounds of pressure, but man its so worth it. I'm a first responder and when adrenaline is flowing the slight increase in detent is great, especially when the knife is carried in a sap pocket. IMPO

If my 5'03" petite lil wifey can open it without any issues I think anyone here can. She had issues opening it before the improvement, but she can flip it all day now.
 
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Anyone not able to flip a Hinderer with ease should not be in possession of one. Those it was designed and made for should have no difficulty doing so. Hinderer knives are not for flipping-for-fun-in-front-of-the-TV ... for that there are excellent alternatives like the CRKT Ripple.
 
Hopefully my final comment on this topic in this thread.

Once you own something it's yours to do with as you please (within legal boundaries) just be aware some things you do leave you without the maker's support. If that's no bother to how you roll...roll on and enjoy.
 
RDA said:
Heaven forbid, you mean the Teflon washers allow you to flip the knife open without any super, double secret, extra special lube of the century?

There have been similar videos before you, there will be similar ones in the future, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.
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Yeah agreed! I'm sooooooooooooooooo tired of having this argument with people.... I will take the teflon washer over the other systems any day. Soooooo tired of hearing how Hinderers don't flip. Had probably 25 in and out of my collection in the last year and everyone was dead centered and flipped exactly the same. I played with a bunch of other maker's knives at the last local get together and was floored at what people were saying about them as far as the work they had to put into them to get them centered and flipping right, but they still would insist Hinderers don't flip. I can pull any of mine out and I think a true testament to the quality is the consistency from knife to knife. They all are perfect, centered, flip with a nice loud snap and are tanks. The consistent quality, ergonomics, nice tolerances, toughness, ease of care... They are the perfect hard use EDC and I wouldn't trade them for any of the other customs because I know these won't fail me.
 
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I agree with the others above. With proper technique and micro adjustment of the pivot all XMs will flip easily. I will say that there are slight variances between the Hinderers that I have owned/handled. The detent on my Wharncliffe makes it a little more difficult to inertia open but it flips without fail, even with questionable technique. It also requires a little more pressure to open with the thumb studs. My slicer will open with inertia (a little) easier but flips slightly less easily unless you are using proper technique. The thumb studs don't require as much pressure as the Wharncliffe. I can honestly say that I don't have a preference between the detents on the two examples I have. The differences in the detent are very slight but make a noticeable difference in opening (depending on method). These minor differences add to my appreciation of both knives.
 
Stock, unmodified, no oil, just teflon... No "wrist action" required! ;)

[video=youtube;MHbRrAYt2W4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHbRrAYt2W4&feature=youtu.be[/video]
 
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