I have since brought
1. Andre Thorburn flipper that is excellent !
2. Brian Nadeau Typhoon flipper; Tanto version holy moly bat man we have a new crime fighter on the team. I'll never carry this and is basically an investment piece/safe queen. the lock was a beast to try to close and sent it back to Mr. Nadeau , who fixed it and returned it to me. Yup, i would have been looking for a refund if that issues was not resolved i. i broke my thumbnail trying to close it on my last attempt before sending it back.

as much as i feel this knife would do an excellent job in use, it's no way I'm going to let someone bleed all over this knife lol. Far too gorgeous piece of functional art imho.

Brian won 2 awards for this knife & beat out the more well known makers of the Show . Best new maker & best tactical folder too !

3. DISTRICT 9 FLIPPER by REATE : http://www.bladehq.com/item--Reate-Knives-District-9-Frame-Lock--26321

as you can see they are already sold out. The knife looks better in person by far.
those are not thumb studs on the knife they are blade stops. i tried to deploy using them & simply could not do it. The detent laughed at me loudly.

I HOPE I HAVE NOT LOST THIS THING ALREADY LOL. it's built like a tank,

fit and finish are extremely good,, blade centered etc. Basically it's exactly how it was described by others who posted up their comments on this knife. it's hefty
, but nothing that bothers me at all considering I didn't use to know how a light titanium knife felt for most of my life. :)

ok time to find the knife and deal with the rescue pup. she's a big bitch and is up for adoption. I'm doin what i can to get her trained so she can have a proper home. she'S FAR TO SWEET TO DIE IN A SHELTER. please ask anyone capable of dealing with her to contact me. thx in advance.
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