"TOP" flipper design

10just · Jul 30, 2016

New here. Looking for someone to suggest some folder makes/models that have "top" flipper mechanisms.. (flipper tab near the top of the blade opposed to the back)

I havent been able to find much considering when I search "top flipper knives" all my results are websites top 10 list of standard flipper knives..

thanks

johnnytoxin · Jul 30, 2016

It's called a "front flipper" try searching that.

Rich S · Jul 30, 2016

Kershaw Chill, Oso-Sweet, Volt II - all front flippers, the Oso-sweet and Volt II are A/Os.
Rich

strategy9 · Jul 30, 2016

johnnytoxin said:
It's called a "front flipper" try searching that.

Nailed it.

rpttrsn · Jul 30, 2016

Rich S said:
Kershaw Chill, Oso-Sweet, Volt II - all front flippers, the Oso-sweet and Volt II are A/Os.
Rich

Don't think they are front flippers. Flipper's on back side of scales.

This is a front flipper. Photo from Blade HQ

A2 Andre Thorburn/Van Heerden A1 Front Flipper

strategy9 · Jul 30, 2016

Boker actually makes a nice affordable production rendition of the A2

rpttrsn · Jul 30, 2016

strategy9 said:
Boker actually makes a nice affordable production rendition of the A2

Your right they do. Another example of a front flipper with VG10 steel. Photo from Knife Center

Rich S · Jul 30, 2016

I've always wondered how they work. Does the blade back as a grip point for your thumb? Looks difficult to open to me. I do like the Boker Plus knives. Have a Tech Tool City One that is great.
Rich

10just · Jul 30, 2016

I wish i could find more production knives that use this type of flipper.. they seem somewhat rare.. i like the boker plus model that was mentioned above but i am not big into recurved blade shapes..

rpttrsn · Jul 30, 2016

Rich S said:
I've always wondered how they work. Does the blade back as a grip point for your thumb? Looks difficult to open to me. I do like the Boker Plus knives. Have a Tech Tool City One that is great.
Rich

Just go on You tube and type in Front Flipper Knife. Here is one of many.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fOXKg5r1Y4

miso2 · Jul 31, 2016

10just said:
I wish i could find more production knives that use this type of flipper.. they seem somewhat rare.. i like the boker plus model that was mentioned above but i am not big into recurved blade shapes..

Front flipper is my favorite opening mechanism now after obtaining Boker Plus Exskelibur I.
The blade is spear- or drop-point, not recurve.

Miso