which custom makers do XL flippers???

[isanisin]

hey what's up guys. I'm looking to have an extra large flipper built (9.5-10" preferably), but I don't really know where to start looking. I've contacted Andre Thorburn but am yet to hear back - he built a few flippers that were 10.25" that I really like the styling of. Any suggestions would be amazing. I'm not looking for a bulky knife by any means, but I also don't mind packing some weight in my pocket. For reference, the Shirogorov 111 felt pretty damn light in my hand. I tend to like that kind of styling more than the overbuilt knives with absurdly thick blade stock. Thanks guys!!!!

 

[Kohai999]

Hopefully D-Dawg will reply, as he has a penchant for XL flipper knives.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[Matthew Gregory]

I'm not sure if this is something he's officially making or not, but @CPK Mark makes a massive flipper - maybe he'll chime in, too.

 

[Dawkind]

Hopefully D-Dawg will reply, as he has a penchant for XL flipper knives.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

That I do have....STeven knows.

I can tell you that if you use the prolific 'bearing system' that's in vogue these days that the blade CLOSES as fast as it opens....digits can go amiss.

The hardest thing, IMHO, is getting the correct balance/action with a a 5" or so blade.

 

[Lapedog]

Madd Maxx flipper?

Too bad about the tip down carry.

 

[isanisin]

no no, I'm not looking to make a flipper, but rather was looking for which custom makers make them...I just don't really know where to start looking. I've contacted Andre Thorburn about his XL flipper so far. Thanks everyone.

 

[Megalobyte]

The Shiro Jeans is pretty big. But "only" a 4" blade though.

 

[Charlie Mike]

Reese Weiland, DDR, Steve Ryan

 

[Dawkind]

I've got a specific collection of Big Folders from an array of different Makers over the years. Some, unfortunately are no longer with us or making knives any longer, but there are quite a few. These aren't all 'Flippers' but will give you an idea, I've also got Bali-songs, Automatics, and Thumb-Openers up to 7" blades.

These are Makers knives that I have that are members of my 'BIG Folder Club". :

Kit Carson
Mike/Audra Draper
Dav Winch
Matt Cucchiara
Jens Anso
Charles Marlowe
Tom Mayo
Les George
Rick Hinderer
Derek Fraley
Gerry McGinnis
Brad Southard
Todd Fischer, Sr.
Neil Blackwood
Richard Wright
Michael Burch
Bruce 'Bing' Bingenheimer
David Mosier
Eric Ochs
Darcey Ellis
Paul Panak aka Burn


Here are a few of mine....

 

[JPuri]

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