Manual flippers!

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Check out some dealers like bladegallery or search for Andre Thorburn or Andre Van Heerden from South Africa, some of the best IKBS flippers IMO

Here is a quick one on the L44 of Andre Thorburn

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1136970-André-E-Thorburn-L44?highlight=andre
 
marthinus said:
Just curious to know, but why don't you like N690 and S30V?

I have had N690 in a few folders and cannot complain at all. All being customs though.
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N690: Edge retention. It's fine in cheaper knives, but, for that much money, I really don't see why the steel wouldn't be something like M390 / 20CP / 110V / S90V / 204P - Stain resistant as any blade steel really needs to be, but with a hardness and edge retention that makes them last and last and last.

S30V: Too toothy. I like my edges fine and smooth. Also, I've had more than just a few issues with S30V chipping at the bevel angles I like. I actually prefer 154CM/CPM154 these days over S30v, which is a complete 180 from a year ago.
 
Comeuppance said:
N690: Edge retention. It's fine in cheaper knives, but, for that much money, I really don't see why the steel wouldn't be something like M390 / 20CP / 110V / S90V / 204P - Stain resistant as any blade steel really needs to be, but with a hardness and edge retention that makes them last and last and last.

S30V: Too toothy. I like my edges fine and smooth. Also, I've had more than just a few issues with S30V chipping at the bevel angles I like. I actually prefer 154CM/CPM154 these days over S30v, which is a complete 180 from a year ago.
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I guess thats personal, I pay for heat treatment done correctly. I would personally prefer well heat treated N690 above S90V or M390 or another late and great super steel a maker struggled with or heat treated in a magical manner.

If you find S30V to toothy then I doubt you would like S90V. Speak to some of the makers, a lot are willing to work with CPM 154 / RWL -34.

Going with custom makers the secret is to talk to them in getting what you want an. Will be happy with.
 
Comeuppance said:
S30V: Too toothy. I like my edges fine and smooth. Also, I've had more than just a few issues with S30V chipping at the bevel angles I like. I actually prefer 154CM/CPM154 these days over S30v, which is a complete 180 from a year ago.
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I have had no problems getting S30V to a polished, hair whittling edge that is very smooth. I think the steel has a lot of potential, and I've also heard only good things about Will Moon's knives. I'd be willing to bet that you wouldn't regret it :)
 
bpeezer said:
I have had no problems getting S30V to a polished, hair whittling edge that is very smooth. I think the steel has a lot of potential, and I've also heard only good things about Will Moon's knives. I'd be willing to bet that you wouldn't regret it :)
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Oh man, don't tempt me with all that Will Moon talk. That guy makes knives I daydream of. I'm actually trying to get my 0560CBCF customized with a Emerald Twill scale and a titanium bolster because of this video:

[video=youtube;5wqzjvg4kFY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wqzjvg4kFY[/video]
 
:eek: dude...incredible. How have you held out on ordering one, just after seeing that video I'm ready to promise my first born for that!
 
powernoodle said:
C-dog: consider the CRKT Foresight. I had this knife low on my list for a long time because I thought it was a little strange looking, but that was a mistake. Its pretty sweet. 2012 Blade Magazine import knife of the year, and I think the most comfortable folder in my arsenal. Flips open like magic with its ball bearing pivot. If Batman carried a Bat Folder, this would be it. And it is one of the few knives I own where the clip doesn't interfere with the grip. That's part of the reason it feels so good - your hand isn't clamping down on the dang clip like it does with most knives.
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Noodle, how do the finger grooves in the scales feel? I've been looking at this knife, but finger grooves always make me nervous. They can feel great in one specific grip, yet be annoying in any other.
 
Not sure what point is, but i at the age of 56, i have crossed paths with this type conversation, in hunting camps, golf courses, fishing trips, auto races, even, and I know this for sure, whore houses. Three years ago I returned to camp in the Yukon, and saw the largest Brown Bear I've seen, hanging from a skinning pole . A national TV host, the shooter, saw my jaw dropping and said" i wish his teeth were bigger " . I hugged the bear, told my Guide, I needed to leave that location, he said "no shit". We hunted 17 days, neg. 20-52 F 80 miles from main camp, no cook, no nice chairs, no bed, no house. I had really screwed up. Day 18 on the way to break ice for water, 200 yards , from our camp, I killed what will be the 34th largest cougar,( not my planned hunt, but I had paid the $52 for tag) and smiled like hell. I own over 500 upper end knives, the vast most have been in the dirt, have chopped wood, and hit rock. And at least once a month, at least weekly I find myself cleaning , touching and feeling every single one. Should the time come that my knives don't excite me, don't remind me of my grand dad passing along his, both blades broken Boker, and me hugging him, what my first $5 dollar bill felt like, you will never read another post of mine nor see one, as i will cut my hands off with the dullest of blade. Now Please find yourself a Protech 4.80 manual and post those other, worthless, bad knives, they deserve a good home.




Comeuppance said:
It's kinda sad to think I've reached the end of production flippers that I have any interest in...

...But also exciting, because that gives me an excuse to start edging into mid-techs and customs.

I mean, I scoff at the price of Shirogorovs now, but I also scoffed at spending more than 50 bucks on a knife just two years ago. I only own three knives that cost less than $50 now... And that's out of twelve.

And I just bought a CC 110V SNG.
And a Boker Kwaiken with a flipper mod.
And I'm considering getting another 0561.
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tanto4me said:
Not sure what point is, but i at the age of 56, i have crossed paths with this type conversation, in hunting camps, golf courses, fishing trips, auto races, even, and I know this for sure, whore houses. Three years ago I returned to camp in the Yukon, and saw the largest Brown Bear I've seen, hanging from a skinning pole . A national TV host, the shooter, saw my jaw dropping and said" i wish his teeth were bigger " . I hugged the bear, told my Guide, I needed to leave that location, he said "no shit". We hunted 17 days, neg. 20-52 F 80 miles from main camp, no cook, no nice chairs, no bed, no house. I had really screwed up. Day 18 on the way to break ice for water, 200 yards , from our camp, I killed what will be the 34th largest cougar,( not my planned hunt, but I had paid the $52 for tag) and smiled like hell. I own over 500 upper end knives, the vast most have been in the dirt, have chopped wood, and hit rock. And at least once a month, at least weekly I find myself cleaning , touching and feeling every single one. Should the time come that my knives don't excite me, don't remind me of my grand dad passing along his, both blades broken Boker, and me hugging him, what my first $5 dollar bill felt like, you will never read another post of mine nor see one, as i will cut my hands off with the dullest of blade. Now Please find yourself a Protech 4.80 manual and post those other, worthless, bad knives, they deserve a good home.
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Um.

What was all that about?

Also, the Protech is a non-flipper.
 
Came home tonight and a brand new Brous Blades T4 flipper was waiting for me. This is an outstanding flipper. Much better flipper action than my Brous Reloader and Division. Action is as smooth as the Southard.

The T4 has a lot going for it. A big 4" satin modified drop point blade of sharp D2 (59-61 RC) that's 0.19" but cuts great. The milled black G-10 handle and jimping are very comfortable. The stainless steel liner lock is effective with lockup at 30%. Weighs 6.5 ounces not 6.0 as listed on the Brous Blades website.

Also, it pays to wait since I was able to pick this up at quite a discount over direct or big online vendors. So, great value as well. My Serial# 38 of 500 comes with Certificate of Authenticity signed by Jason Brous on 10/25/2013.

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