Remove a Flipper

The_KaramVit · Jun 19, 2016

I just want to share my recent project.

My Spyderco Domino was wasting space in my pocket. The flipper was rubbing up against my phone and scratching it. I decided, away with the flipper! HAHA.

If a knife has a flipper and an additional opening method, i'd say this is always an option.

So here we are...

James w · Jun 19, 2016

Do you have a pic of it open and one of were you did the grinding? Looks great

The_KaramVit · Jun 20, 2016

James w said:
Do you have a pic of it open and one of were you did the grinding? Looks great

Yes, James. Thanks for asking. See below:

Pic 1: Transverse view ; focus on forward fingerguard
Pic 2: Slightly isometric ; focus on handle
Pic 3: Transverse, into the blade channel view ; focus on newly ground surface without the flipper
Pic 4: Transverse overall view ; focus on finger guard (check out how much of the edge is so close to the table now; so awesome for slicing!)

Czechmate · Jun 20, 2016

Nice mod. :thumbup:

Flipper removal is a delicate and tedious procedure but is worth the work IMHO.

:thumbup:

My modded ZT 0561:

Rey HRH · Jun 21, 2016

Czechmate said:
Nice mod. :thumbup:

Flipper removal is a delicate and tedious procedure but is worth the work IMHO. :thumbup:

My modded ZT 0561:

That's a nice job following the contours and polishing up.

The_KaramVit · Jun 21, 2016

Czechmate said:
Nice mod. :thumbup:

Flipper removal is a delicate and tedious procedure but is worth the work IMHO. :thumbup:

My modded ZT 0561:

Cool! That was back when ZT had thumbstuds that were somewhat useful as opening methods. Their flipper detents these days are really stiff!

Czechmate · Jun 21, 2016

Rey HRH said:
That's a nice job following the contours and polishing up.

Thank you! :thumbup:

The_KaramVit said:
Cool! That was back when ZT had thumbstuds that were somewhat useful as opening methods. Their flipper detents these days are really stiff!

LOL, too true; this one is a wave only opener now as the detent is super strong. I'm happy with it that way though as it shouldn't ever open up unintentionally. :thumbup:

At least that's what I'm hoping.

blanex1 · Jun 22, 2016

couldn't you just carry the phone in your other pocket! but its to late for that now,you did a good job with the mod and looks like the knife came this way!the flipper is one of the reason i got the domino,though i also use hole sometimes,but love the fast deployment using its flipper!no fumbling around to get it open,its always there easy to find and vary fast.

James w · Jun 22, 2016

Looks great thx for sharing

The_KaramVit · Jun 23, 2016

blanex1 said:
couldn't you just carry the phone in your other pocket! but its to late for that now,you did a good job with the mod and looks like the knife came this way!the flipper is one of the reason i got the domino,though i also use hole sometimes,but love the fast deployment using its flipper!no fumbling around to get it open,its always there easy to find and vary fast.

Unfortunately, my pocket space is all arranged and occupied. Right pocket holds knife, phone, flashlight from right to left. Left pocket holds Victorinox cadet, wallet, pen from right to left. I don't use my back pockets so as not to sit on my stuff. I appreciate the sentiment though!

The flipping action of the Domino is confirmed to be extremely legit, consistent, satisfying. This was just a compromise for carry-ability. It was fun while it lasted