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Hi Guys,
When you says flipper, what it means?
When you says flipper, what it means?
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Opinions on CRKT M16
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The flipper is the round, grooved part of the blade that is
sticking out of the back of the knife when closed.
you do a little pressure or movement to this with (or without)
some wrist-flipping the blade comes out.
Then the flipper works as a fingerguard.
perfect + genial
Likes mine enough to had made some modifications:
sticking out of the back of the knife when closed.
you do a little pressure or movement to this with (or without)
some wrist-flipping the blade comes out.
Then the flipper works as a fingerguard.
perfect + genial
Likes mine enough to had made some modifications:
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Now that is nice. What kind of wood did you use?
I love my M16-12Z, but I have to point one thing out: You said you wanted it for general cutting tasks. Make sure the edge is bevelled on both sides. I don't think any of the Zytel ones have this, and as a result, whenever I cut something thick such as cardboard, the knife tends to curve toward one side.
That aside, it's a great series of knife, very tough, and I'd even say it's as fun to play with as the K.I.S.S. series.
That aside, it's a great series of knife, very tough, and I'd even say it's as fun to play with as the K.I.S.S. series.
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Bigbore, thanks!
Won't the flipper make it less secured closed (i.e. accidentally opening)?
Won't the flipper make it less secured closed (i.e. accidentally opening)?
kit carson thought abt that baliswing abt the accidental opening thats y the pocket clip is attached just below the pivot (tip up carry is assumed as on the knife). as a result when the knife sits in ur pocket, the flipper is exposed preventing it fm opening in ur pocket. but then again if ur really paranoid then u just have to tighten the pivot with a philips screwdriver (most knives use torx). overall its a great knife.
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@ Solid_soldier: Thanks, wood is olive, blade polished up to 600 grit.
@ BaliSwinger: it works at so many knives and i heared from no problems.
If it is combined with "assisted opening" like the Kershaw BOA
or Scallion, a safety is necessary!
@ BaliSwinger: it works at so many knives and i heared from no problems.
If it is combined with "assisted opening" like the Kershaw BOA
or Scallion, a safety is necessary!
The Magician
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I have tried them all and my all time favorite folder in the tactical style is the CRKT M16-04.