Riding on the success of the Odino folder, Viper Knives and Jesper Voxnaes have teamed on the Kyomi flipper. It's an exciting model that showcases Jesper's design prowess and has the boon of a flipper opener.
This model has a satin finished Bohler N690Co stainless steel blade with a practical drop point profile. The handle has a titanium front and a 6Al4V titanium frame lock with a CNC machined pocket clip along with a clever lanyard slot that's integrated into the blue anodized titanium back spacer. Viper Knives has paired the Kyomi's flipper with a ball-bearing pivot for delightfully smooth action.
A very well made knife from VIper. The Kyomi Titanium feels substantial in your hands, and it should because of its 5.5 ounce weight. The Bohler 690CO blade is sharp and has a nice shape. The flipper works very well. The blade rides on ball bearings. Because of the weight of the blade, you have to give your wrist a bit of a flick. The pocket clip is much too tight. I removed it, put it in a vice and tapped lightly to move it slightly away from the body. The thumb hole can't be used to open the blade using just one thumb. The detente is too tight. Rather, pinch the thumb hole using your thumb and middle finger, and push the blade away from the handle. You can then use your thumb to help it glide open and lock into place. The knife feels great in your hand. The pocket clip give you a slight hot spot, depending on how you grip the knife. Workmanship is excellent. The edges of the handle are nicely polished. I didn't know if I would like a knife this heavy, but I do. I like that it feels substantial in your hand. I'd like a deeper pocket clip and a lockbar that required slightly less pressure to unlock the blade.
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