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What opening way is the most fun way to play with?Why?
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RayseM
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The gimping or texture is placed on the back spine of the blade so that it presents itself to the front underside of the closed knife. The flipping action to the deploy the blade uses a pass of the thumb (this action varies to suit the handler and the ease of the knife) rather than an index finger flip of the top stud.
Not a great description but this video will demonstrate FRONT FLIPPER & a video that compares various "front" flipper types.
Sorry not demonstrating a KIZER
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It' s alright bro, we all wanna help.Rather than a flipper stud on the top of the handle the flipper or textured grip is placed at the front of the bolster. The flipping action to the deploy the blade uses a pass of the thumb (this action varies to suit the handler and the ease of the knife) rather than an index finger flip of the top stud.
Not a great description but this video will demonstrate FRONT FLIPPER
Sorry not demonstrating a KIZER
Nice description btw
RayseM
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I have had a difficult time with the ones I have owned. I have blamed it on: too short a thumb, lack of dexterity, and/or small reach in general. According to @Sharp & Fiery I just haven't had the right one. To be fair, many flippers of any design don't work that well. The Shiros or Thorburns the consistent exceptions as they are, in my experience, flawless and great fun. I love flippers but the front ones have moved on.
@Razor
You can PM me if youd like about front flippers, or even start a thread
...im going to choose not to post here...as i dont want to derail Kizer’s thread.
You can PM me if youd like about front flippers, or even start a thread
...im going to choose not to post here...as i dont want to derail Kizer’s thread. The Spyderco Smock is a ridiculously fidget friendly knife. Can be opened with front flipper, spydie hole, or just the button-compression lock. Even if you never use the flipper tab, it’s not in the way, since it’s entirely within the normal silhouette of the knife.
anthonycastorena2014
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That I would actually agree with you on. I should have specified standard flippers. I’d like to have a Smock man!! A little small but damn it looks awesome! Nice catch there buddy.
There’s a dealer exclusive 20CV with black G10 version that retails for the same as the regular one S30V and carbon-G10 laminate.
anthonycastorena2014
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Found it and like it significantly better than the original. What a wonderfully bad influence you are on me. Thanks!
Edgeoflife
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Front flippers and ball bearing flippers are my favorite. Also round hole openers. I do enjoy multiple opening methods when tastefully done and are actually all usable such as a flipper with an opening aperture that can be finger flicked or thumb opened also. I dont like thumb studs on flippers.
I own a Kizer fiest which was my first front flipper and I like it although the detent is a little stronger than my other front flippers. Also its on the smaller side but a fun folder still and classy looking imo.
I would like to see other front flippers from Kizer in a 3.25"-3.50" blade size.
I own a Kizer fiest which was my first front flipper and I like it although the detent is a little stronger than my other front flippers. Also its on the smaller side but a fun folder still and classy looking imo.
I would like to see other front flippers from Kizer in a 3.25"-3.50" blade size.
I own a American made Kershaw Zing that I really enjoy. It has a flipper and what I feel is the best thumb stud ever designed. Plus, there is enough exposed blade that I can grab and open the knife with lightweight gloves on.
