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Benchmade "flippers"

dubya

May 07, 2015 15:52

I've really been considering picking up a 300 or 300-1 Axis/Flipper but absolutely hate the colored scales, the G10 is nice but I prefer black and that's the main thing stopping me from picking one up. It looks very similar to a 551 Grip, which is what I carry most (usually just at work so I don't mess up my nice blades!). So, IF Benchmade happened to make a 551 or its variations with a flipper added, would you buy one? I think the rest of my collection would be retired if I had a 551 flipper with black G10 and s30v steel...

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markg

May 07, 2015 18:21
I would have to see one first.

Have you checked out the LE Cabelas 300? It is mostly black...
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taxesblow

May 07, 2015 22:37
I don't really see the need for a flipper with a well tuned axis lock and especially with substantial blade mass.

If I were going to add a flipper it would be on some of the lighter weight blades like the 530.
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different

May 07, 2015 23:23
I disagree with Taxes. I would put a flipper on a 275. Having tried the 300 a couple different times it just doesn't flip like it ought to. I think a heavier blade would make it get up more momentum from the initial push and make it fly out quicker. but really I don't know anything so it's all a guess... and that I think a 275 would be nice with a flipper.

on the original topic, I agree with Mark. I would have to see a griptiian with a flipper before I would say yeah I'd buy it.

a 761 with the clip on the right end and a flipper, that I would buy.
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taxesblow

May 08, 2015 02:10
quote:

Originally posted by different:
... I think a heavier blade would make it get up more momentum from the initial push and make it fly out quicker.....

I see your point.
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dj

May 08, 2015 02:25
After seeing all the ZT flippers ......I think any flipper regardless of size needs the ball bearing washers and it would be ok.
I like the idea of the 761 have a flipper too , however I like it also the way it is ....... call me crazy , I dont care.
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taxesblow

May 08, 2015 02:29
The 761 is sweet.
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keyman

May 09, 2015 12:14
I think the only thing missing that is needed for BM to make an awesome flipper is a independent detent.
If they produced a fipper with an axis lock and a independent detent....I would be all over it!
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sjoobbani

May 12, 2015 16:38
As much as I'd love to see a new griptilian variant, I don't think this should be it.
In my experience, the Axis lock doesn't provide enough of a dentent for a proper flipper. Additionally, I like the action of the axis lock the way it is...
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