Life after titanium framelock flippers

[matt009au]

I'd love to see a return to the classic ti bolstered liner locking folder. Like the old school Terzuolas and Emersons. In the production world only Boker springs to mind as producing something like this with their SD3

 

[katanas]

MR.SATism (and others), the real steel griffin is an excellent (IMO) button or plunge lock folder. Good steel (mine takes a super sharp edge), good price, and just overall different.

 

[BOSS1]

I think they offer good variety to the market...choice is a good thing.

But I prefer just your good ol' manual with (thumb stud/disc) or wave and washers. And I normally prefer a liner over a frame lock.

I must be doing something wrong tho, I haven't been able to wear out a lock yet, even on decade-old folders.

Boss

 

[ChazzyP]

I can't say I'm tired of frame lock flippers as I still buy and use them. Is the market more than a bit over-saturated with them? For sure. Does that mean there aren't plenty of other choices available--both older models and newly released? Of course not.

Are there fanboys that buy certain types of knives for the "wrong" reasons? Answer that with another question--who's to say? Or--who cares? Does one have to be an expert in bladecraft or combat to purchase and carry knives? Of course not. I never think of my knives as weapons. To me they're tools as well as pieces of fine design, execution, and craftsmanship that I enjoy.

I have frame lock flippers, liner lock flippers, frame lock non-flippers, as well as thumb-stud, Spydie-hole, AXIS lock, back lock, slip-joint, and numerous other knives with many variations of deployment and lock-up. I have some frame lock flippers that are definitely overbuilt--most of my few Hinderers, for example--but I appreciate how well they're made and feel in hand. I also appreciate those I have that are great cutter/slicers and strike just the right balance between strength, weight, and economy of design like my CRKs or Shiros.

I'm fortunate, I suppose, not to live and work in areas where I have to worry about Draconian knife laws, being "discovered" by police, or showing my clip. When I travel into such an area, I'll usually bring along a smaller knife which can drop into my other pocket under my wallet. I'll usually not bring anything that would represent a great loss if confiscated. If I go to a game, concert, etc where "weapons" are prohibited, I'll just leave my knife at home or in the car, despite feeling naked without it.