To flip or not to flip

Lesknife said:
I think it depends on a person’s skill levels as how safe and reliable they are. I’ve seen some people including myself fall going up a set of stairs even holding the rail while others can dance a jig free handed going up and down stairs and never stumble.
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Yes , a major factor is always operator skill and experience .

But tools also differ in their inherent quality and capability . Skill can only compensate to limited degree .
 
Personally I even like thumb disks more than studs. Easier to deploy and easier on thumb imo.
 
Carlos88 said:
Flippers just leave me cold. I've seen my share of beautiful, well built, top tier steel knives (just like you have).

Then I see that thingee sticking out and I let out a noticeable groan. Yes, I have bought several. Regular flippers, front flippers, etc. and I immediately try to figure out if it can be converted to thumbstuds (double cuz one is out of whack). That happens right before I return them.

Sooooo, what say you?

P.S. No flames intended. Now......bombs away! 💣💣💣
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Thumb holes and flippers/front flippers are my favorite. Different brands and styles work better than others. I'm not a Gen Z, so I disconcur completely, I'm Gen X. I do fidget a lot, having a combo of adhd and anxiety, and general restlessness.

I have large hands and most thumbstuds either are difficult for me to actuate or are uncomfortable tactilely.
 
Danny Linguini said:
another lock type argument
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All my flippers are either liner or frame locks . IDK if there are any other types that can be flippers ?

So most of my objections for EDC are really about the associated lock type necessary .
 
DocJD said:
All my flippers are either liner or frame locks . IDK if there are any other types that can be flippers ?

So most of my objections for EDC are really about the associated lock type necessary .
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I have a few button lock flippers that feel pretty solid. No idea how they stack up against a triad lock, but then I don’t push my knives hard enough for it to matter to me.
 
To me, absolutely! I prefer flipper to any other mechanisms. It's a brilliant design: easy, reliable, and fun to open the knife while providing a finger guard. This is why my collection consists of mostly flippers of hinderer and ZT.
 
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