Spyderco Flipper

[Fat Goat Forge]

I would order one.

 

[russianpolander]

Not too overtly fond of the blade shape on that one. Maybe Sal could try one like this:

 

[RG_Pippy]

I agree, the G10 lock stop looks a little off, but otherwise it looks fantastic. Throw some M390 or something similar on there and I'd be all over that.

 

[Sal Glesser]

The design has been prototyped, the steel has been received and tooling is underway.

sal

 

[mattz357]

That is awesome! Please let us know when you're able to discuss details (steel/size/price).

 

[Farchyld]

Oh it's really gorgeous.

 

[ol_sc]

The design has been prototyped, the steel has been received and tooling is underway.

sal

Keep us updated!

 

[neuron]

Either way, I think it's an awesome design..I hope they work some kind of bearing system pivot. I want that blade screamin out of the handle

Pretty sure the proto I handled at SHOT didn't have a bearing system pivot, but not to worry: the flipping action was superb.

 

[Sal Glesser]

It did have a bearing system, but it's not IKBS.

sal

 

[Niles]

The design has been prototyped, the steel has been received and tooling is underway.

sal

Excellent! Can you tell us what the steel will be?

 

[Farchyld]

Instantly made the top of my wish list.

 

[jjg6319]

Sal,

The prototype seems to me to be like a Rick Hinderer XM-18 3.5" style knife? Am I off base?

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[Sal Glesser]

Hi Jeff,

They are similar in size and both have flippers. They're both Titan RIL's with G-10 front scales. Rick's knife has a finger choil and a "tanto" type tip. I would guess that many Titan RIL's, G-10 scale, Carson style flipper models are similar. What in particular are you referring to?

sal

 

[jsp]

Sal,

What's the length of the blade?

 

[jjg6319]

Sal,

Thanks for the reply. I did not realize that both trace back to a Titan RIL's, G-10 scale, Carson style flipper model. When I saw the prototype picture it just reminded me of the other knife. I believe the Rick had a "spanto" blade which is a combination of spear and tanto. His latest generation now has a "slicer" grind as well which is meant to appeal to the customers that want more than just the thick blade. This style knife seems to be very popular and I am sure Spyderco will bring some innovative steels and features to it. I look forward to everything you guys come out with. Thanks again for the information and the reply.

 

[neuron]

It did have a bearing system, but it's not IKBS.

sal

Awesome, thanks for the correction, Sal! The fact that it'll have bearings makes me want it even more!

 

[tobotech]

sexy news!

 

[asupernothing]

That just made the top of my list. Its a tip up RIL, with flipper, from Spyderco, what more could I want!
Thanks Sal.

 

[OffTheGrid]

That knife looks great. I also hope it will be made in the US.

 

[EagleScouter]

I love it! This may be another one of those "must-have" Spyderco's (in addition to about two dozen others )