Good, inexpensive balisong specifically for flipping only
Thanks,
Carl
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carlosj116 wrote:Looking for a quite inexpensive bali for flipping only, as i live in the uk, looked into lots of different makes and apart from an Mtech Twist or a Kimura, what would be the best knife to buy around the $100 mark? not heard much about the bear ops B200, is it a good flipper? (i prefer medium to heavy weight)
Thanks,
Carl
Switchfeathers wrote:The Exiled Cutlery FU42 makes a good flipper, if a crappy work knife. It doesn't have a great blade or anything, but it's strong and can take a beating, has a latch that stays out of the way and looks pretty neat. Plus it's a good inch longer than the Kimura. Had mine around 4 weeks now, 4 weeks of abusive "flipping" (sic: dropping on a hard wood floor.) and the blade isn't even chipped.
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c.wigum wrote:If you want the fu42 I'd advise saving $60-70 and just buying a 42 clone.... they're the same thing.
ilovebalisongs wrote:Switchfeathers wrote:The Exiled Cutlery FU42 makes a good flipper, if a crappy work knife. It doesn't have a great blade or anything, but it's strong and can take a beating, has a latch that stays out of the way and looks pretty neat. Plus it's a good inch longer than the Kimura. Had mine around 4 weeks now, 4 weeks of abusive "flipping" (sic: dropping on a hard wood floor.) and the blade isn't even chipped.
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here we go againc.wigum wrote:If you want the fu42 I'd advise saving $60-70 and just buying a 42 clone.... they're the same thing.
JJhamilton wrote:ilovebalisongs wrote:Switchfeathers wrote:The Exiled Cutlery FU42 makes a good flipper, if a crappy work knife. It doesn't have a great blade or anything, but it's strong and can take a beating, has a latch that stays out of the way and looks pretty neat. Plus it's a good inch longer than the Kimura. Had mine around 4 weeks now, 4 weeks of abusive "flipping" (sic: dropping on a hard wood floor.) and the blade isn't even chipped.
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here we go againc.wigum wrote:If you want the fu42 I'd advise saving $60-70 and just buying a 42 clone.... they're the same thing.
Actually the fu. 42 is a little higher than, considering you have to buy a file so you can mod the handles so it will open......just saying
JJhamilton wrote:Brother if i bought a knife for $100+ and HAD to file the handles down to operate it i would have sent it back.....never have any one had to send any of the other knives back for any defect like that.....a missing screw and kershaw will send you the entire set...i know because they sent me 3 sets becuase of one screw i lost.......a screw is a minor issue....reforming the handle is a major issue, you finished making the $100 knife for the manufacturer....put down the kool-aid its effecting your resoning and confusing new people to the hobby...im glad yoir happy wih the knife...but find one case with a K, BM, and especially an Alphs that someone had to finish fo rming a handle....really
JJhamilton wrote:Brother if i bought a knife for $100+ and HAD to file the handles down to operate it i would have sent it back.....never have any one had to send any of the other knives back for any defect like that.....a missing screw and kershaw will send you the entire set...i know because they sent me 3 sets becuase of one screw i lost.......a screw is a minor issue....reforming the handle is a major issue, you finished making the $100 knife for the manufacturer....put down the kool-aid its effecting your resoning and confusing new people to the hobby...im glad yoir happy wih the knife...but find one case with a K, BM, and especially an Alphs that someone had to finish fo rming a handle....really
c.wigum wrote:I wouldn't bother arguing with him, the guy is an idiot.
His review on the FU42 speaks for itself, if anyone buys one after watching that.... well they get what they deserve.
Viceroy wrote:I wish I knew more about knives so I could do an objective, helpful review of my FU42.
Switch, I would like to see your review of the knife.
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