The 6 Best EDC Flipper Knives of 2018
Oct 25th 2018
Flipper knives, which are a type of folding pocket knife, have taken the world by storm. Their popularity has grown enormously over the past two decades due to their versatility. They can be used for a range of purposes from daily cutting tasks to self-defense. For example, the EDC assisted flipper knife which is used by the everyday carry community is a very practical and functional knife.
Some of the best flipper knives from 2020 are given below. These have made it to the top based on a number of parameters.
1. Rhino Blackout Knife
The blade shape resembles the mighty rhino horn, the Rhino blade has a large and very versatile blade shape.
The D2 Rhino blade rides on high quality ceramic ball bearings, very smooth effortless deployment and locks up like a vault. The ergonomic large handle and scales are made of G10, comfortable with gloves or without.
2. Black Mamba Knife
The Mamba was designed the Mamba with the highest quality and attention to detail as possible. The Mamba has a legal carry reverse tanto/wharney style blade made with Böhler M390 super steel.
The legal carry blade rides on high quality ceramic ball bearings, as smooth of an opening as you'll find anywhere. The handle is made with 6AL-4V grade 5 titanium, commonly used in high end custom knives.
3. Scorpion Blackout
The Scorpion is made with Crucible Industries CPM S35VN super steel. S35VN is a top of the line high tech steel which is very tough, holds it's edge even after tons of hard use and has excellent wear and corrosion resistance.
The Scorpion blade rides on high quality ceramic ball bearings, as smooth of an opening as you'll find anywhere and locks up like a vault. The grippy handle is made with a non-reflective 6AL-4V titanium with carbon fiber inlays.
4. Viper Blackout EDC Knife
The Viper is built for hard-use in all conditions, we used Böhler K110 blade steel (HRC 59) which has incredible edge retention that ensures a long run of cutting without the need to sharpen. K110 has incredible corrosion and wear resistance, the blade design is a tanto style with our signature OG cutouts on the spine.
The Viper has grippy G10 scales and a generously sized handle. We added our Grid-Lock switch, when your work calls for heavy duty action, flip the safety Grid-Lock, which locks the blade in the open position.
5. Badger EDC Knife
The Badger is our version of a beefy compact utility flipper, built for hard-use in all conditions, excellent heat treatment of our D2 blade steel (HRC 59). Ensures a long run of cutting without the need to sharpen, razor sharp out of the box with a fat belly blade.
When your work calls for heavy duty action, use the safety Grid-Lock switch, engaging the Grid-Lock in the open position turns this liner lock flipper into a safe rough-use fixed blade.
6. Rhino OD Scales & Stonewash
The blade shape resembles the mighty rhino horn, the Rhino blade is a very versatile and useful blade shape. The Rhino blade rides on high quality ceramic ball bearings, very smooth effortless deployment and locks up like a vault.
The ergonomic large handle and scales are made of G10, we added linear texture for an excellent grip in any condition.
Summary
There is an endless amount of EDC flipper knives available everywhere. While each type comes with its own pros and cons, you need to decide which one is most suitable for your everyday needs. You can even find an EDC assisted flipper knife for sale on the internet and use it for your daily chores.