My First Flipper Prototype- NOW WITH VIDEO!

raylaconico

raylaconico

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I just finished this one. It's my first ever flipper. It fires pretty nice even though it has washers instead of bearings. I think it's because of the heavy blade and extra long flipper thingy. The blade is just under 4" long and 3/16" thick. I'm probably keeping this one to carry and serve as a pattern. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks for looking.
-Ray Laconico
Here's a link to a quick video of the knife. Sorry for the bad quality. It's my first video.
[video]http://youtu.be/eDVPXQEzBO8[/video]







Lock up is real early. I might adjust this.


 
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Great work. I love its clean lines. That thing looks strong and durable without looking like a brick. Might have been able to use some jimping on the thumb ramp and/or the flipper but then again that would have broken the clean, stripped down lines that make that thing look look both elegant and rugged at the same time. Enjoy it and let us know how it works for you as a carry. Again, nice work.
 
Looks great, very clean as usual. Also looks LARGE from that last in hand photo. I like the understated Flipper, if the mechanics are right you shouldn't need an extra large extension. For a first one is sure looks great to me.
 
Ray you've got to stop this madness. I love it. You sir will soon get some of money. Great knife sir.
 
Damn...I wish that would have been around when I ordered mine! Can I send it back to have a flipper thingy added :D

You're doing very well Ray! Keep it up!
 
Wow thats great. My favorite deployment is a flipper and that excellently executed. It's simple, elegant, and no nonsense looking tough. I love it. Great job
 
I like it. Very clean execution. I'd add some jumping on the top ramp for more purchase. I KNEW you were going to consider bearings at some point.
 
Guys thanks for the comments. I had fun trying to figure this thing out. This was my third blade. The first two didn't work. I'm very happy with this one.
 
Fantastic Ray! You really have been pushing the envelope lately...........Well done.

Steven
 
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