Whether your child is going out for camping or maybe you are on a family trip, a folding knife in purse or handbag is always a handy tool. However we get multiple varieties in market to choose from. They are expensive stuff and hence need brains while buying. From locking mechanism to shape of blade, there are things which you need to check before making the final pick.

Let us discuss on the various factors which might help any buyer choose the correct flipper knife :

1.Locking Mechanism

Most common locks seen on folding knife are slip-joint, lockback, liner lock and frame lock. The most popular and common one is slip-joint lock where knife remains open with help of spring unless external force is applied to close it. More reliable one is lockback lock blade as when opened, holds the blade with a rolling lock plate. Last two ones are modern inventions and are highly used in new knife productions as these flipper knives are easy to close with one hand.

2.Shape of Blade

There are different shapes like clip point, drop point, sheepsfoot, spear point, and gut hook. You need to see your application. If you have harsh uses like cutting hard surfaces or ropes etc then go for gut hook else you may choose any shape accordingly for cutting or slicing.

3.Steel Quality

Higher the quality of steel, higher is the budget. However just choose one which is rust free and durable.

4.Brand

You can buy best brands among flipper knives online. There is a huge variety among vintage knives to modern knives. Even customized knives are possible today. There are special companies who have intricate craftsmanship in making knives and they have such customization option for you.

5.Size

Depending on application, you may decide on size.

6.Aesthetic look

A knife comes in different aesthetic looks from sturdy military looking knives to a much more embellished and polished knives with ceramic coating on holding side. Even a combination of different knives with different blades is coming, all hold on one bolt for your easy use.