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I keep coming back to KUBEY knives. This large black G10 assisted flipper is the one that became my go-to.
Despite the quirky listing English I have liked these knives, so I picked up another: a large assisted flipper in black G10 (around 4½ inches closed). Keep it away from kids. Here’s the handle texture, the beveled thumb hole, the assist, lockup and why it punched above its price. The button goes to the KUBEY flipper on Amazon.
- Very smooth open — thumb hole or assist
- Beveled thumb hole and rounded spine are kind to hands/pockets
- G10 stays grippy when wet
- Solid lockup, no wiggle
- Strong value under $20
- Assist needs a deliberate flick
- Large for deep-pocket discreet carry
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G10 handle and hardware
G10 feels like a porous, grippy polyester with a wave pattern — durable and not slippery wet. About 4½ inches closed with a solid, serious feel. Stainless rivets and hardware, spindle spacers, strong skeletonized brushed clip.
Opening and the blade
Thumb hole is beveled so it is not a sharp ridge on your thumb. Spine/dorsal edge is rounded and almost polished — fewer sharp edges to chew up pockets. Smooth action; easy to open on the hole. Flipper assist has jimping and needs a little stink to throw it, then your finger falls into the curve. Blade is polished, thinned and very pointy with a small notch detail.
Lockup and verdict
When the blade is fully open the lock drops in with zero wiggle. Ease the lock and it falls shut with spring help. Under $20 (I have shown KUBEYs under $9 that were still solid). Durable, takes the elements, and better made than a lot of knives at this price. Became my go-to.
FAQ
How big is it closed?
About 4.5 inches.
Thumb stud or flipper?
Beveled thumb hole and a flipper assist.
Is the lock solid?
Yes — no wiggle once open.
Good value?
Mine was under $20 and became my everyday knife.
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