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Crk flipper

Discussion in 'Chris Reeve Knives' started by Krav, Aug 6, 2013.

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  1. Aug 9, 2013 #21
    Jensen81

    Jensen81

    2,818
    Oct 3, 2012
    I doubt we will see a flipper on a crk. That being said I would be first in line to purchase one if they did make one. I love the pencil drawing of the flipper insignio! Great job!
     
  2. Aug 10, 2013 #22
    1SHOT1KILL

    1SHOT1KILL

    3,525
    Mar 28, 2009
    If CRK made a flipper Rick would see a big decline in sales and secondary market value of his products...just saying...I love the idea...but my motto is..."if it ain't broken, don't fix it!" :p
     
  3. Aug 10, 2013 #23
    Ken44

    Ken44

    16,379
    Jun 29, 2005
    No from me too, but then again I don't care for flippers at all.
     
  4. Aug 11, 2013 #24
    sechip

    sechip Gold Member Gold Member

    1,679
    Feb 27, 2013
    I'd snatch one up in a minute... love flippers!
     
  5. Aug 11, 2013 #25
    Krav

    Krav Platinum Member Platinum Member

    9,907
    Jun 6, 2013
    I know Chris knows what he's doing, his knives are superb in every way. You guys might be right that it could decrease value, I don't know, I was more along the lines of increasing sales, and value stay the same or go up. Appealing to a bigger crowd so to speak. I wonder if there is someone who could do a custom job on a crk, add a flipper, just to see how it would come out? Or do you guys think that would involve to much, or not possible. I know this would void all warranties, and I am not trying to change crk style, I just think it would be cool to have if possible.
     
  6. Aug 11, 2013 #26
    pvicenzi

    pvicenzi

    5,707
    Dec 25, 2008
    Why ruin a perfectly good knife with a flipper?
     
  7. Aug 11, 2013 #27
    Omega Leather Works

    Omega Leather Works

    7,743
    Jun 13, 2007
    Jb weld? :D

    In all seriousness though, one person (at least) has had a blade made for the Sebenza frame. In his case the blade was (visually) identical to a standard blade, only he had his made from one of the new "super steels". I think it would be just as easy for whoever ground the blade to incorporate a flipper tab.

    Coupling the ceramic detent with captured bearings and a flipper and you'd have a strong showing imo. It really seems like the new detent has flipper written all over it. So strong, yet low resistance. Couldn't ask for a better combo.
     
  8. Aug 11, 2013 #28
    Nullity

    Nullity

    1,271
    Jul 28, 2002
    For any reasonable flipper to be added, the stop pin would need to be removed on the Sebenza.
    Look at the Sebenza flipper sketch, the blade cannot close because of the stop-pin.

    The Umnumzaan would be a better choice for this mod... IF you are crazy enough to do it. ;)
     
  9. Aug 14, 2013 #29
    RamZar

    RamZar Gold Member Gold Member

    10,543
    Mar 3, 2013
    I'd love a CRK flipper but at least a 3" blade version as well. I have two CRK folders: Small Sebenza 21 Insingo and Mnandi Bocote Wood.
     
  10. Aug 14, 2013 #30
    Sharpski

    Sharpski Gold Member Gold Member

    758
    Jun 10, 2012
    I am not a huge fan of flippers, especially on a sebenza. Simple is underrated! well maybe not...
     
  11. Aug 14, 2013 #31
    XJ-linux

    XJ-linux Gold Member Gold Member

    1,097
    Feb 4, 2007
    No to the CRK flipper, for me at least. I'd put the "go live date" on a CRK flipper well past the Insingo with wood inlays or damascus (or both!!!).
     
  12. Aug 15, 2013 #32
    Krav

    Krav Platinum Member Platinum Member

    9,907
    Jun 6, 2013
    Thanks for everybody's input. I don't know if I would ever do this, but if I did I would give a call to CRK first to get there input on it. I love CRK knives just the way they are, they are perfect. I didn't count up the yeh or nahs, but it seems like it's more nahs. It was a thought and it was cool to read your input. It's not broken so no need to fix anything.
     
  13. Aug 20, 2013 #33
    Slice-N-Dice

    Slice-N-Dice

    128
    Nov 2, 2012
    A carbon fiber Sebenza or umnum with a flipper design and riding on caged bearings..... uhhh yes please!! count me in if he ever makes a flipper.
     
  14. Aug 21, 2013 #34
    ridnovir

    ridnovir Gold Member Gold Member

    1,428
    Mar 12, 2012
    CRK should make a flipper based on Zaan it will be a commercial success
     
  15. Aug 21, 2013 #35
    nuckingfuts

    nuckingfuts

    484
    Dec 20, 2011
    I wouldnt want CRK to make a flipper personally.
     
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