What's So Great About Flipper Knives? 

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I laughed out loud at your demonstration of all the different ways for a finger to "approach the flipper tab." 😃

I just spent 25 minutes listening to you talk about flipping a knife, and I ENJOYED every minute of it!

The recoil from a well designed flipper that rivals that of a strong out the side auto, just marvelous. I am a thumbstud guy but I also think flippers are cooler.

I have had several flippers now but all assisted, looking forward to my first non assisted flipper (probably a Civivi). My first was an all stainless Kershaw Shallot that I sold (stupid) and bought a SOG (very stupid). Thanks for the digging down and nuts & bolts of flippers. very interesting video.

The biggest reason I like flipper tab pocket knives is for a similar reason I don't like slip joint knives, it is safety. Slip joints can easily close up on your fingers while holding the knife if something goes wrong. The tab of the flipper, when the blade is out and locked into place, creates a finger guard to help prevent your fingers from sliding across the blade edge if your grip fails. Flipper tabs are not a perfect guard, but it is a small level of protection to reduce the likelihood of cutting your fingers.

I love the sound and the way it feels when my zt0095bw flips open. It’s so satisfying. It reminds me of the sound when racking a round in my gun.

Nothing I love more than a smooooth pivot on a flipper. Honestly, my favorite is my CRKT Ruger Follow Through despite being like a 25 dollar knife at this point.. It’s not the best knife, but it feels so good in hand and fun to fidget with when I’m watching shows. The blade is thick and heavy, so with even the slightest flick of the wrist it flies open. But even with the wrist flick it flies out almost effortlessly despite the large size of the blade. Almost like the resistance is not existent, but I can shake it furiously and it wont open on its own. It doubles as a fun food processing knife. After it’s been cleaned and sanitized of course. It feels better than my assisted flippers too because they have that little bit of resistance and I feel as though that makes them slower to deploy. I was into assisted and autos but they werent as fun to me. Plus I can open my flippers just as if not faster than autos and assisted knives. It almost starts to feel like an extension of yourself. The only assisted one that I truly love in my collection is a $10 weird pseudo karambit by a company called Rabbit. They’re hard to find, but for a cheap beater knife the blade is amazing, holds an edge really well and looks pretty cool. It’s more of a glorified utility knife, but it’s the only assisted one I truly enjoy. Actually that’s a lie. I have a cool Smith & Wesson one too. Again, cheap knife but it has a nice thin blade good for slicing, sharpens super fast and easily and also holds an edge for a while. I actually like that one because it has a “safety” that will change it from an assisted flipper to a manual one kind of like the Shrade Magic knife or whatever it’s called, but feels better in hand imo. They’re definitely budget knives, but work well for basic utility needs. I process a lot of cardboard and packaging at my job and i test them based on how long I can go without sharpening them and have them still perform well. I do have some expensive knives, but tbh I don’t actually use them. Those are specifically fidget items and pocket candy XD I only beat on my cheap knives.

Great video. I have a zt 0900 and it’s best when you push button it. I love loading it up with pressure and then making it rocket out. Definitely very satisfying and addicting.

I love flippers!!! So I really enjoyed your video, U have a good collection and went in depth with your analysis, I recently got my 16yr boy an assisted flipper with his name laser etched, and he just loves the flipping action 2 death, quite the fidget master now. Thank you for your time kind Sir.🙏✌

I just wanna let you know i love your content.. Started getting obsessed with knives about 8 months ago and your channel has been a major part of my education. Thanks and Im definitely becoming a patron when this whole pandemic thing is over.

Great video. I'm old, so at first there were no flippers. Now that they are out, and not considered "switchblades" anymore, they are great fun.

I am definitely a flipper guy...I don't own or want to own anything with thumb studs or spidey holes. I will say, however, I just got my first front flipper a couple of weeks ago and really like it too. The Civivi McKenna is such an easy front flipper to use...great little knife.

Interesting discussion. Flippers are my favorite. Mainly because I suck at opening a knife any other way. For me, there is nothing more DISSATIFYING than failing to open a manuel flipper. Thats why I prefer the assisted flipper. No embarresment of failing a flip! My favorite flipper, althought not my favorite knife, is the Kershaw Leek. Detent is perfect. Opens flawlessly and effortlessly everytime and the angle of the flipper tab is not a hard 90 degrees, but a comfortable 120 degress. Thanks for the video!

This is the video I was waiting on. Getting my first flipper soon.

I like flippers and thumb studs about the same. I like a flipper with a good strong detent but not too strong. I'd rather have a stronger one than a weak one though. Great video MC! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

Like the topic, nice to listen to your experience and thoughts on it.

While watching this video..... obsessively flipping my Kubey Eris. Absolutely, wonderful budget flipper, by the way. The way you described the motions of flipping.. perfect. Right on point.

After spending time with my pm2 I have grown quite fond of its oversized spider hole and it’s so smooth to open and close. I also bought a ogk badger which is a nice piece. The spyderco is still my favorite.

Thx for giving them action in this showing

I need to step up my collection, I only have 2 of the knives you are showing.

I just recently got into flippers. It started with a leek and now I have a ZT 0452 and will never buy anything but a flipper. Buying another soon. Want a Medford Proxima but the price 😳

nice vid, i want to get a flipper, and this vid helps. also, does anyone know what knife the one 4 knives to the left of the bottom right knife is? (im not very good with identifying knives

Lol no one can open up my bareknuckle the first time I hand it to them because they put the finger on the frame lock and locks them out then I show them and they get confused on how I opened it so nicely. My bareknuckle is super smooth and fast to open but need to know how to use it.

The XM-18 has a unique sound, and people are drawn to it just like they are to a Zippo lighter. It's a combination of the sound and feel... mmm!

14:03 *silent golf clap*

I am relatively new to knives and can't identify many by sight but I am a buyer. I gotta know, what is the top row far right and what is the bottom row third in from the left

I hadn't really given it much thought before, but having watched this vid, something new occurred to me. A flipper is more forgiving of a poor detent. A flipper seems to lend itself over to a little "wrist assist" than thumb studs do. Sure, both are readily doable, but flippers seem more wrist flick friendly.

Very nice video and love your collection

What is the stone washed looking one on the bottom, 3rd from the left. A Malibu?

What is third knife in the bottom row with the button lock?

They’re a great fidget knife. Don’t tear your nails up flipping them open.

I like my flippers, but enjoy a variety of options to change it up.

I'm a flipper guy. I love them all because I like to collect things that are intricate, but the flipper is my fidget.

Gday, Whats the one bottom row, 2nd from the right? Thanks

What is the name of the red knife (bottom row, left side)?

I watched a video a few days ago with a knife that had a flipper tab as well as an axis style lock, maybe hogue or something?. How easily do these knives flip with an axis style release rather than a typical style ball release?

Grunge music came out before the first flipper knife? mind blown

A flipper knife is as satisfying as clicking the crown on a rolex for people .

At 11:10 you pick up a knife and flip it to illustrate a point and I can't understand what you say. Are you saying Hogue Spector V4?

Man I want that olamic whippernapper!

Interesting video👌🏼 what's the name of that Zieba 2 from the left on the top row? Really dig that one

I spy the mythical Sheepdog :) Talk about a rare sighting :) LOL

You should feature front flipper knives

Have you looked into the Jeff Park Crossbones?

Simple efficient, One handed, Open and close

cool!!!! can you do another collection video

Great video, but omg every time I hear your voice it reminds me so much of RDJ. “Tony Stark” lol😂 seriously it’s adorable to think that RDJ is in the community lol, love your videos 👌🏻

I like flippers, but have become burned out on them. I don’t care for the flipper tab scraping my pinky when I put my hand in my pocket. Some are really sharp. (Looking at you M390 Cutjack). Lately I’m enjoying my thumb stud knives more. And for fidget factor, I think the axis lock beats most flippers.

I should be getting my purple badge tomorrow! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

Interesting to see a $300 flipper (Mordax) owing its shape to the Skyline.

i love all ur models unfortunatelly im on argentina and i cant afford that quality jeje

That shiro is so sick

I don't mind flippers but my main problem is that most of them are also frame locks. I f-ing hate frame locks. I can never seem to grab them without putting pressure on the lock bar and making it dang near impossible to open. I know that's a defect on my part but it's lead me to really not like them. I would be real curious to get my hands on Benchmade's Axis Flipper. More innovation to move away from frame locks would be amazing.

“Explosive rocketing action” 🤔

Is that a Pro-Tech Malibu on the bottom 3rd from left? How the hell do you get one of those I've been waiting so long?

I love flipping the koenig mini goblin..🤷🏼‍♂️

i know what you mean, the atraction to collect something we like to see and test, and use, its an adult version of play, (i have zippo lighters too hehe) we all need to keep playing as adults becouse all primates do, its a natural caracteristic of our specie so, enjoy!

It’s like hitting a baseball on the sweet spot of the bat

Flippers are ok to me, a thumb hole with an axis lock is like crack though.

You said you'll provide links to the knives discussed. Am I missing something? Where are they?

Which one is 4:05 ?

I agree 💯%

nice channel banner, is it new?

No better flipper than a Panchenko Bean.

I love your insight and videos and have learned from them but I hate the bs fidget factor if anything it's a safety issue no matter if one can do it or not with the flicky silly middle finger spyder hole deployment and the forceful slapping closed the blade thingy...just freakin open and close them in a safe manner.

Where's that microtech from thumbnail ?

What is that guy in between the PMP and Brigand?

What is the red one on the left second row

Isn't there a Spyderco with a flipper tab in addition to the thumb hole? That would make a nice fidget knife.

I have 2 knives in my collection they are all flippers

how much for the button lock

Flippers

Physics 👍😊

12:16 and then you know you found the right gal😜

Frame locks and flippers don’t work for me, big arthritic hands.

👏👏👏😎

They are attractive for the same reason a fidget spinner keeps you entertained.

EVERY FLIPPER KNIVE LOOK LIKE A BIRD! Some look the same but other ones look different. If the detend is well made, than I like flipper. But I prefer a thumb opening! Or flicking. Thanks for a another great Video!

I kindly and respectfully disagree. I think you put your nerd cape on unnecessarily on this.The flipper is as close as you can get to auto deployment without finger jutsu. And auto is the coolest. Happy days knew that in the 70s . If it was legal everywhere I'm not sure the flipper would have ever existed. If the laws didn't get in the way we would be 100 years further along in knife R&D. Companies won't put money because they can't make money. So, for now the light saber is with the jet pack on the shelf. A flipper will have to do for now . Cuz it checks all the cool stuff box's. Physically, mentally and emotionally. And it's the only tool my wife lets me fidget with in the living room.

Say the damn name of EACH SPECIFIC knife......wasting our time.

Assisted flippers are much better.

This video felt like a loss of time. Very rambly, very few actual content... Not saying it as a hater, just being honest about how i felt afted watching it entirely.