Hi there!
So, I've been going wild with the knives lately.
It started with some <100$ cold steels
Then I bought some spydercos
Then I bought a benchmade
Then in February, I bought my first CRK: a large plain drop point Inkosi. Made my previous purchases a collective joke!
2 weeks ago I bought the umnumzaan. Very nice as well!
During all this, I've noticed that ball bearing flipper knives are all the rage these days. I'd like to grab a nice one and hop on the flipper bandwagon.
The only flipper knife I own is a BEAT TO HELL CRKT I EDC'd probably 15 years ago.
I've gotta say, that knife has held up quite well for a cheap beater. I require better quality then anything that company makes now
I've noticed those from zero tolerance are extremely popular, but I've gone through what's available from them, and I honestly don't care for most of the designs.
I don't like the looks of the popular hinderer. While I'm sure the knife is grand, I need the knife to be aesthetically pleasing to myself to justify paying the money.
I kinda like the 0450 and 0460 designs, but I'm looking for something....more....for my first quality flipper.
-It has to be titanium handled: one solid piece or dual slabs: it doesn't matter.
-The higher quality stainless steel, the better.
-Must have great fit and finish
-Must be made in USA
-I prefer no wacky colors or anodizing. If it does have anodizing, it isn't the end of the world as I can remove if needed(like I did with my inkosi thumbstuds)
-The blade needs to be over 3 inches. I prefer something between 3.5-4". If I find something AMAZING that's a little shorter, I suppose there is wiggle room.
-I'm looking for something around the 300$-500$ price range, that is worthy of the price. No Shiros for me, for now
The one interesting me most atm is the Reate Torrent. Titanium framelock, with m390 steel, and looks awesome. I've never heard of this maker until last night, but from what I've read, they make pretty good stuff!
However, before I drop 350 on this baby, I wanted to ask YOU EXPERTS first. I only have about a dozen good knives at this point, and I know some of you have huge collections, with far greater experience and knowledge then I do.
I'm worried I will buy this Reate torrent, get it in my hand, and 2 days later find something that makes me say to myself "dang! Wish I found that earlier!!"
If you could just drop some names down below, I'd love to check them out! If you have any pictures to go along, that'd be great too
Thank you so very much! Sorry for the long post: I wanted my first one to be a good one, before I slip back into the shadows to lurk
So, I've been going wild with the knives lately.
It started with some <100$ cold steels
Then I bought some spydercos
Then I bought a benchmade
Then in February, I bought my first CRK: a large plain drop point Inkosi. Made my previous purchases a collective joke!
2 weeks ago I bought the umnumzaan. Very nice as well!
During all this, I've noticed that ball bearing flipper knives are all the rage these days. I'd like to grab a nice one and hop on the flipper bandwagon.
The only flipper knife I own is a BEAT TO HELL CRKT I EDC'd probably 15 years ago.
I've gotta say, that knife has held up quite well for a cheap beater. I require better quality then anything that company makes now
I've noticed those from zero tolerance are extremely popular, but I've gone through what's available from them, and I honestly don't care for most of the designs.
I don't like the looks of the popular hinderer. While I'm sure the knife is grand, I need the knife to be aesthetically pleasing to myself to justify paying the money.
I kinda like the 0450 and 0460 designs, but I'm looking for something....more....for my first quality flipper.
-It has to be titanium handled: one solid piece or dual slabs: it doesn't matter.
-The higher quality stainless steel, the better.
-Must have great fit and finish
-Must be made in USA
-I prefer no wacky colors or anodizing. If it does have anodizing, it isn't the end of the world as I can remove if needed(like I did with my inkosi thumbstuds)
-The blade needs to be over 3 inches. I prefer something between 3.5-4". If I find something AMAZING that's a little shorter, I suppose there is wiggle room.
-I'm looking for something around the 300$-500$ price range, that is worthy of the price. No Shiros for me, for now
The one interesting me most atm is the Reate Torrent. Titanium framelock, with m390 steel, and looks awesome. I've never heard of this maker until last night, but from what I've read, they make pretty good stuff!
However, before I drop 350 on this baby, I wanted to ask YOU EXPERTS first. I only have about a dozen good knives at this point, and I know some of you have huge collections, with far greater experience and knowledge then I do.
I'm worried I will buy this Reate torrent, get it in my hand, and 2 days later find something that makes me say to myself "dang! Wish I found that earlier!!"
If you could just drop some names down below, I'd love to check them out! If you have any pictures to go along, that'd be great too
Thank you so very much! Sorry for the long post: I wanted my first one to be a good one, before I slip back into the shadows to lurk
