[Closed] Suggest me a good flipknife...

Spyderco ones are pretty good for the cheaper end of the price range, model would depend how big you want it etc.
http://www.heinnie.com/-UK-Legal-Carry-Knives/Spyderco-UK-Legal-Knives/c-1-641-658/

I use an [url= http://www.heinnie.com/RAT-I-OD-Stainless/p-0-0-6822/ ]Ontario Rat[/url].

Brilliant blade, excellent quality and dead easy to open one handed...

That's not actually UK legal to carry about though is it? Although granted that might not be a concern for the OP.

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[url= http://www.benchmade.com/products/42 ]Benchmade Balisong 42[/url]

My favourite of my collection. Not legal to carry though and well above budget, so I suppose this post is pointless.
IGMC

In reply to the OP though you can't beat a full tang [url= http://www.moraofsweden.se/products/adventure ]MORA [/url] knife for value and quality. Very little reason to buy anything more expensive than them for everyday use. The two mora's I have are going strong after 2/3yrs of regular use.

Why do you specifically want a flipknife?

If you need one then check out the knives on [url= http://www.coldsteel-uk.com/store/ ]Cold Steel[/url]. You can't go too far wrong with most of their knives. I have a couple which are great, no folding blades though. The most recent is the True Flight thrower which is the best balanced knife I have owned. They do a Paradox too which is basically a UK legal version of the balisong I posted about above.

FuzzyWuzzy - Member

That's not actually UK legal to carry about though is it?

You always get one... 🙄

http://www.shefftek.com/british_army_knife.html

I'd always used Opinel knives when I used to work with the local gamekeeper. Still have the one I had when I was 10. Admittedly the blade is a little smaller from sharpening over the years. Still use it for gardening. Really good quality for the money...:
http://www.alloutdoor.co.uk/knives-multi-tools/opinel/opinel-lock-knife-stainless-12cm-.htm

I'm in the fire service and have been told to get myself a flipknife that I can clip onto my belt or carry in my tunic for when on a shout.

General duties such as cutting line/rope and the like, must be no longer than 10cm blade wise and must be folding.

Preferably some serrated edge on it too as well as a sharp knife edge. My dad is also in the FS and has a good knife he's had for years but I can't remember the brand/model...

Opinel are really nice, but the ring-lock's a bit cumbersome. The blades take and keep an edge really well but are a wee bit easy to snap if you twist them. Not sure it's the tool for you here but I do like mine.

The blades take and keep an edge really well but are a wee bit easy to snap if you twist them.

They're a no-go then unfortunately. I should've probably been a bit more specific in my OP :\

I tried looking whilst at work t'other day but there wasn't anything popping up really...trade-specific. They all seemed a bit 'showy' i.e. stick them in a cabinet and look at them.

I've got a gerber bear grylls thing. Its sharp, has a serrated bit, one hand opening and grippy rubber grip. It does me

i was once a gamekeeper you cant beet a buck knife imo ive got one thats about 20 year old

Link? 😛

Found the Gerber BG folding knife. Looks like what I'm after. Probably go for that. In budget ATM too.

Hmm- had a wee look, there's a stainless blade version of the opinels, should be more durable than my carbon steel ones. Still not convinced.

My brother uses a Boker one of some sort, they seem to make some proper working knives rather than "lifestyle accessories"

I have some carbon steel chefs knives that I treat like a baby because I know how brittle that stuff is lol. Stupidly sharp, easily capable of taking a finger off with the bigger chefs knives.

I'll take a look at Boker.

I'm in the fire service

http://www.spservices.co.uk/item/Gerber_GerberE-ZOutRescueKnife_0_6_2620_0.html

If you were working near me with a pointy one I'd tell you to put it away.

For the intended use I'd be looking for something that can be opened one handed and automatically lock(unlike the Opinel), and also that can be unlocked and closed one handed too (unlike the Buck and similar knives with the release catch at the heel of the handle). I have a [url= http://www.bladesandbows.co.uk/gerber-paraframe-reduced-800-off-1619-p.asp ]Gerber Paraframe[/url] that is easy to operate one handed and has a half serrated blade. It does look a litle 'combat' though. The Ontario Rat suggested is a good call, looks like a no nonsense work knife with a similar lock mechanism to the paraframe.

Mind you, not sure what sort of knife is best for basketball :lol:/sleeping

From a fellow Firefighter i.e me

In my tunic I carry a generic non serrated locking knife for emergency cutting free duty ( guidelines, wires etc etc) this has a chunky handle as well as a great big karabiner and lanyard on it that I can open it when wearing my fire gloves, it has a curved point rather than a drop point. On my belt for general day to day I carry a leatherman, you will end up using this tool every shift I guarantee you.

Don't worry about the 'legality' you have a justifiable reason for carrying a locking blade in a public place. That and the last thing you want when all caught up in wires or line is a blade that can close up when you're using it one handed.

In my opinion a knife with pen clip will get lost easily, better to find one that is capable of being 'attached' to you.

Also get your service number and station engraved on it, that way if you drop it or loan it out at a job it should return to you.

P.s the shiney rescue knifes generally are bobbins and appeal only to people who don't actually need to use them.

P.p.s get a toffee hammer and seatbelt cutter in your tunic for r.t.c's

For the intended use I'd be looking for something that can be opened one handed and automatically lock(unlike the Opinel), and also that can be unlocked and closed one handed too (unlike the Buck and similar knives with the release catch at the heel of the handle). I have a Gerber Paraframe that is easy to operate one handed and has a half serrated blade. It does look a litle 'combat' though. The Ontario Rat suggested is a good call, looks like a no nonsense work knife with a similar lock mechanism to the paraframe.

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Petzl Spatha (no laughing in the back there) knives are easy to use, cheap at £12ish and designed for Touching the Void style rope cuts. It can be put on a caribiner and opens easily.

+1 on the buck. Best knife I own.

http://www.shefftek.com/british_army_knife.html

Utter dog toffee. Terrible blade that doesn't hold an edge. Never met anyone who actually used one with success.

I've got a Leatherman knife (not tool) with half serration, fold out carrabiner clip come bottle opener as well as belt clip and soft rubber grip inserts. Their fancy opening mechanism broke off, but still easy enough to push the blade out with you thumb.

This

http://www.gerber-store.co.uk/knives-c1/gator-clip-point-folding-sheath-knife-serrated-edge-p107

I have had one (without the serrated bit for years and its still holding its original edge)

and handle is very good, still grippy even when wet.

CRKT

The Gerber Paraframe looks possibly best suited. Going with advice from Lummox also in regards to karabiner/securing it to my tunic one way or another.

Lummox would a window punch not suffice for r.t.cs? Do they not have these with a spring in them, pull the spring back and punch the window through in the corners?

Thanks for all advice so far.

Leatherman tool of choice for me.

One of [url= http://marinestore.co.uk/Wichard_Knife_With_Single_Blade_Fluorescent.html ]these[/url] might suit - the best blade I've ever had for cutting rope, and well within budget.

General duties such as cutting line/rope and the like, must be no longer than 10cm blade wise and must be folding.

Preferably some serrated edge on it too as well as a sharp knife edge. My dad is also in the FS and has a good knife he's had for years but I can't remember the brand/model...

Having thought about this, after 22 yrs if FS I don't think I've ever cut cut a line/rope. Maybe sharpened a chinagraph pencil.

Leatherman tool is more useful IMHO.

Window punches (holmatro in our case) are good most of the time but the toffee hammer works all the time, also doesn't shoot a small chunk of glass into the car, another plus is you can run it around the edges of the window to clear the glass rather than using a glove or other device.

We get a lot of rtcs on my patch so its well used.

Spyderco Assist for me. Serrated, blunt nose, goes through rope, seatbelts, horse blankets and climbing harnesses with worrying ease. You can't stab/cut the casualty either due to the big, rounded, blunt nose making it ideal for suspended casualties or those in tension (for whatever reason). Also got a glass breaker that shatters toughened and laminated glass with ease if you're in the rescue or RTA business. Huge thumb hole for one handed opening. Wouldn't be without it now.

I have a new and boxed CRKT kiss that I would sell for decent offer

Whilst I enjoy looking at all the nice shiny things listed above, one of these is a far better work tool in reality ime
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Cold Steel Recon 1 is a pretty decent bit of kit with a plain edge.
Benchmade Griptilian. Few Spydies in that price range too.

Don't get sucked into the belief that if it's a non-locking blade and under a certain size it's "legal" though. If you can't justify legitimately the reason for carrying a knife, you'll be in trouble.

bruneep - How easy to use are Leatherman tools though?

Lummox - That's a good point about taking out the edges of the window with the hammer, never really thought about it. My dad worked on the rescue tender down here for some years so I'll ask him what they used...

Where are you both based?

Have you seen the Leatherman Raptor? Aimed at emergency/medics etc?

http://www.ohgizmo.com/2012/11/26/leatherman-raptor-for-medics/

I have always been a fan of fixed blades, the folding under pressure worries me, and a few of our chaps who have Petzl Spatha's or the Edelrid (mine) have had a couple of near misses.
Depending on what you want, a Mora field knife of one model or other is superb. I and my kids have them, and general consensus on the buschcraft forums is it is hard (other than 'bling') to find a better knife, even ignoring the low cost. Mine is a rubbery handle, not as good in wet as the plain plastic of the kids. Even better, they cost £10-15....
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bruneep - How easy to use are Leatherman tools though?

Lummox - That's a good point about taking out the edges of the window with the hammer, never really thought about it. My dad worked on the rescue tender down here for some years so I'll ask him what they used...

Where are you both based?

Aye easy to spot the new trainees 😉 pockets full of tools

Not sure what you mean, but never had a issue using a leatherman. Gloves can come off.

There is normally a big truck full of tools close by so anything can be had reasonably quickly. There are many other things to be done prior to glass management.

Our guys use hacksaw blade and just tap the glass. Cheap and cheerful doesn't matter if it gets lost.

Aberdeen

Stupid name, but this would appear to tick every box you had. [url= http://www.heinnie.com/Tactical-Rescue-Model/p-0-0-7283/ ]http://www.heinnie.com/Tactical-Rescue-Model/p-0-0-7283/[/url]

Cheap too.

I bought one of [url= http://www.heinnie.com/Safety-Cutter-7/p-0-0-6831/ ]these...[/url] specifically for sticking on Osprey or on my belt in case I needed to cut any belts or small lines. I use an Ontario RAT with a part-serrated blade for everything else.

Bruneep you should see my Rtc belt kit then 😉

Gloves come off but then you contaminate your blood gloves and the leather fire gloves are a sod to put back on wet, each to their own.

O.p I'm at Winchester, Hampshire.

Bedmaker, those utility knives are great work knives, I've got a Rolson one that I use every day at work, for cutting up cardboard boxes, pallet strapping, opening envelopes, etc, but utility blades are fragile, and there's no way I'd be using one in an emergency situation for cutting rope or seat belts near a casualty. I've snapped blades off just hacking through brambles. A blunt ended serrated blade is the safest thing to use.

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Boker Magnum EMS Rescue Knife? 01LL472?. Boker magnum series. Rescue knives for paramedics. Overall length: 8 1/8"?.

Petzl Spatha, 2 choices, short and serrated (better for cutting rope etc)or long and straight (better for making butties). Both have a large hole for clipping to an oval carabiner or tieing some cord to. Easy to use whilst wearing thick gloves.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Leatherman-Z-REX-seatbelt-cutter-rescue/dp/B00AJK7QH6
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tactical-Triage-Auto-Rescue-Tool/dp/B0085P4TWW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_2
But if you want really cheap and simple: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-61229-Emergency-Hammer-Cutter/dp/B0001K9XNE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_3

My station just bought in some which would fit the bill. Serrated section on blade, integrated belt cutter and window stud in the handle. Locking blade and easy to open even with fire gloves. Seem like pretty good quality but not sure of brand - will check for you

I've got a [url= http://www.heinnie.com/Kershaw-Knives/Folding-Knives/OD-1/p-158-1003-4000/ ]Kershaw OD-1[/url] which i carry when i'm on my mates farm, very handy and i can open it one handed in a split second when needed - holds a very sharp blade for a long time despite being used and abused on the farm for numerous jobs, for all other times when a 3" blade is a bit ott i tend to carry it's little brother the [url= http://www.heinnie.com/Kershaw-Knives/Folding-Knives/OD-2/p-158-1003-4260/ ]OD-2[/url], still a good knife but not quite as good a quality steel blade but perfectly acceptable for a small unobtrusive pocket knife

I use one of these when sailing - can he released from it's sheath and cut ropes singlehanded (don't have to hold the rope with your other hand) - rounded tip makes it safe.
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