Happy Front Flipper Friday to all who celebrate.

Despite the fact that I tell myself I don’t even really like front-flippers, they keep showing up at my house.

A true cry for help, I think.

Today’s Front Flipper is the Ray Laconico designed, CJRB Ekko

This version has CJRB’s budget powder steel AR-RPM9, 3.25" (8.26 cm) in length with green micarta scales. The micarta is very smooth and, depending on opening method, can feel a little slippery but I’ve not had any real issues.

Straight spine with a nice deep swedge ground out at the front.

Perfectly centered out of the box with really great action.

I like the fact that it’s a sheepsfoot with a little bit of belly on it. I like the fact that you can easily spydie-flick it open (and are not forced to use the front flipper).

It’s not an out-of-this world knife but a nice solid choice. I got it used, as I do most of my knives these days, and so the price was really good. Looking forward to putting this into the EDC rotation.