Brad Southard Flipper Arrived!! Lots of Photos/Video
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Brad Southard Flipper Arrived!! Lots of Photos/Video
I got home a bit early from work before the holiday tomorrow and the kind folks at USPS had delivered a new Brad Southard Flipper for me today from Cutlery Shoppe. I think I got really lucky and ordered as soon as the knife hit the site. While I’ve only had it in hand for about an hour, I wanted to take a quick video and some pictures to post given the anticipation level on this knife.
My first impression is very nice. For a larger knife, it’s definitely nice and light. The brown G-10 has a somewhat more aggressive texture than, say, a Para 2. I happen to like it but that’s just me. The action on the knife is very smooth and I think will only smooth out more with use. When closing it, the lock bar has a nice cut out or chamfer/bevel (for lack of a better word) for your thumb to hit and ease closing. As well, the bevel on the G-10 around the lock bar cut out is a nice addition that makes the knife more comfortable to hold. The stonewash on the titanium scale looks great in my opinion. The two things that are a bit off for me is how the clip hits my hand but that might just my grip on the knife. Second, the jimping on the spine is not very aggressive but again, that might just might be my preference for sharper jimping.
Two things struck me as somewhat interesting. First, the blade shape, or at least the shape along the spine, it reminded me of a CRK Umnumzaan. Secondly, in case there was any doubt, this knife is designed to be a flipper. Given the name, this shouldn’t be a surprise but what I mean by this is the opening with the Spyderhole vs. the flipper is a completely different action. Still smooth with the Spyderhole but not as quick and the Spyderhole is quite a bit smaller for a knife of this size. Compared to the Para 2, it’s downright tiny.
The fit and finish for the knife are fantastic and as to be expected from the Taiwan line and lock up is rock solid.
I haven’t had a chance to use the knife at all but I’m hoping it’ll perform well.
Now, for the sad news, I may have to box this up and give it to my wife to wrap for Christmas. Negotiations are ongoing…
Lock Up
Video (Sorry it's so out of focus)
[video=youtube_share;jFELrjLuSC8]http://youtu.be/jFELrjLuSC8[/video]
My first impression is very nice. For a larger knife, it’s definitely nice and light. The brown G-10 has a somewhat more aggressive texture than, say, a Para 2. I happen to like it but that’s just me. The action on the knife is very smooth and I think will only smooth out more with use. When closing it, the lock bar has a nice cut out or chamfer/bevel (for lack of a better word) for your thumb to hit and ease closing. As well, the bevel on the G-10 around the lock bar cut out is a nice addition that makes the knife more comfortable to hold. The stonewash on the titanium scale looks great in my opinion. The two things that are a bit off for me is how the clip hits my hand but that might just my grip on the knife. Second, the jimping on the spine is not very aggressive but again, that might just might be my preference for sharper jimping.
Two things struck me as somewhat interesting. First, the blade shape, or at least the shape along the spine, it reminded me of a CRK Umnumzaan. Secondly, in case there was any doubt, this knife is designed to be a flipper. Given the name, this shouldn’t be a surprise but what I mean by this is the opening with the Spyderhole vs. the flipper is a completely different action. Still smooth with the Spyderhole but not as quick and the Spyderhole is quite a bit smaller for a knife of this size. Compared to the Para 2, it’s downright tiny.
The fit and finish for the knife are fantastic and as to be expected from the Taiwan line and lock up is rock solid.
I haven’t had a chance to use the knife at all but I’m hoping it’ll perform well.
Now, for the sad news, I may have to box this up and give it to my wife to wrap for Christmas. Negotiations are ongoing…
Lock Up
Video (Sorry it's so out of focus)
[video=youtube_share;jFELrjLuSC8]http://youtu.be/jFELrjLuSC8[/video]
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I believe it may be but I'm not sure.brightb wrote:Great pics and vid, thanks! Going away for the weekend and mine should be here Monday upon my return. Question: is the G10 side liner titanium too?
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Glad people enjoyed the post. I have just been informed this will be my Christmas present, so back into the box it goes.
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It isn't that pointy but it does jut out from the handle a bit and that's the part I find kind of uncomfortable. That said, I haven't really used the knife so I might be completely off base.phaust wrote:Is the clip comfortable in a tight grip? The end looks kind of pointy
How's the thickness feel in your pocket?
Thanks for the pics!