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Name some QUALITY titanium flipper knives <$500
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Ah...some more affordable ones on knifecenter that aren't 600+.
I like the looks of this wayfarer
Has just about everything I'm looking for
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/OC...tin-m390-blade-light-blasted-titanium-handles
I like the looks of this wayfarer
Has just about everything I'm looking for
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/OC...tin-m390-blade-light-blasted-titanium-handles
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I, too, am checking them out on their site for the first time. Looking pretty showy. I'm sure they handle sweet. I'd love to get my overly washed hands on one. Your thread struck me because I like the same stuff in a knife. I dig a flipper and miss my titanium framelock Sage 2 (hope you enjoy it TSA).
Aww man that stings.
I was all about the micarta and g10 the past 10 years. Never handled a titanium handled knife until this year
Im completely hooked. I love the extra HEFT you feel in your hand. Plus, titanium is just cool as hell
As far as the flipper, its definitely not something I'll be used to. I'm very thoughtful and slow when opening my expensive knives. Always been scared of flicking them open and causing damage over time
But I have enough knives now I can throw caution to the wind for a couple flippers designed for that purpose
I like the looks of this one here (a bit pricy. Would need to really be convinced)
Its like a flipper sebenza (but not REALLY lol)
https://www.dlttrading.com/olamic-cutlery-rainmaker-3-hole-pattern-95001--95
These guys make alot of the crazy anodized stuff. Not my cup of tea. Loving the more plain options
Its like a flipper sebenza (but not REALLY lol)
https://www.dlttrading.com/olamic-cutlery-rainmaker-3-hole-pattern-95001--95
These guys make alot of the crazy anodized stuff. Not my cup of tea. Loving the more plain options
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Yeah that looks sweet. That $500+ mark is brutal though. Like you said, you'd have to be convinced. You really ought to be able to handle it first, especially if it's at the top end of your price range. Unless you don't mind the gamble of it! Otherwise, hold tight and check the Individual Folder Exchange often. I'm pretty sure your dollar would go farther in this category on the Exchange than an online retailer.
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Hinderer skinny line. I’d recommend a skinny slicer next time they do a run of them.
ShadyMethods
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You can find some great full ti midtechs at that price. Ferrum Forge, Curtiss, Zieba, McGinnis Pro Line, and the 3 Rivers Machine all come to mind. I've even seen some custom Jason Clarks and Nova Blades lately under $500.
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You can get an awesome ZT flipper or find a deal here on bladeforum Knife Sales for a Hinderer XM18 (3" blade or 3.5 blade) or XM24 (4" blade) knife, you won;t be dissapointed.
Made in USA.
REATE does make great quality knives, but made in China. Within $300-$500 stick with made in USA just because any knife made in USA (well most of them) comes with superb warranty and service. You can even find Medford here in that price range.
Your next move should be to check the knife sales by individual section of this forum. Get your credit card & paypal ready, that section is the most addictive drug on the universe!!!
Just checked them out on bladehq. Some cool stuff, but I like the wayfarer better atm
I've always wanted a slysz. I've also wanted a nirvana!!
But then I found CRK and bought the inkosi and umnumzaan. Those two knives best the spydercos big-time for me. They're just too nice...
When I'm not working (with umnumzaan clipped on usually), and am at home just watching tv and movies, my CRKs are beside me, constantly being slowly opened and closed in their hydraulic, smooth as butter tight action , as a couple of $450 "WORRY BEADS".
My next non flipper titanium framelock will be a large sebenza 21 with micarta inlays. It just Needs to happen..
Not too many options for those guys on bladehq. Where are good places to buy these new?
I realize the immense popularity of the xm-18, and that G10 has many advantages (lightweight, strong, non-slip grip etc), but I greatly prefer titanium or even quality aluminum handles. I just love the heft and rugged feeling of expertly machined slabs of titanium in the hand.
I've never gotten into the internet buying/selling on the private marker before. A few ebay deals about 10-15 years ago
I'm not sure if its something I'd be comfortable doing. I'd be so worried about being burned. I've been screwed with a couple times in the past, and it has REALLY left a bad taste in my mouth.
I've never checked that section of Bladeforums before. I suppose if there is some sort of feedback system, I'd be comfortable buying from a VERY reputable person with many deals under their belt.
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you can always get a full Ti XM-18 by swapping the G-10 scale like I did
I ended up swapping the scale again from the BB Ti to micarta and won't be going back
Omgyou can always get a full Ti XM-18 by swapping the G-10 scale like I did
I ended up swapping the scale again from the BB Ti to micarta and won't be going back
Those are sexy as hell, ESPECIALLY the top ones!
Why doesn't Hinderer release THOSE designs instead of all the cheap looking g10?
Sweet! I've almost grabbed a regular 940 before, but grabbed a benchmade 761 instead(a nice looking slicer, with BIG problems and a short lifespan).
I've lusted after the benchmade anthem especially. The one and ONLY reason I have not pulled the trigger on the anthem, is due to that obscenity of a pocket clip. Worst clip ever(looks like a DONG)
Grabbing a higher end AXIS locking Benchmade is definitely on my knife collecting bucket list.
what a crying shame
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For a good value , pick a ZT 0562ti or 0450ti
If you don’t mind CF my pick would be the 0470
As said Olamic is also a notion but too much “pocket jewelry” for my taste, but still very good
the Hinderer half track of very good choice, but under 500 is will have some G10
My personal preference will go to the Koenig uni goblin, I comes at 535... very close to your budget and the best quality knife I have
just for the love of Ti
if you want I can take a picture of 0562(cf), 0470, mini goblin, half track side by side
If you don’t mind CF my pick would be the 0470
As said Olamic is also a notion but too much “pocket jewelry” for my taste, but still very good
the Hinderer half track of very good choice, but under 500 is will have some G10
My personal preference will go to the Koenig uni goblin, I comes at 535... very close to your budget and the best quality knife I have
just for the love of Ti
if you want I can take a picture of 0562(cf), 0470, mini goblin, half track side by side
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Wow! Sorry to hear that. I did get burned on ebay once and once on FB buying from an unknown individual. But I've never been disappointed here, the members who sell have ratings & feedback from the members who have bought before, so here you can buy with 100% confidence. Same on few closed FB groups I am member of.
Also check edcbid.com this is the ebay for knife addicts! I would strongly recommend you do give it a try -> you will save $$$ and get a great deal + legit knife. Everyone posts pics and mentions of any blemishes or scratches. Even when someone mentioned a blade was lightly scratched I could not find the damn scratch until I looked at it with glasses and magnifier lol. That's how honest the trades go here and once I tried edcbid.com few days ago, now I am going to buy few more. Never disappointed.