Best Button Lock Flippers for EDC in 2024. These EDC knives are AMAZING!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@2Bstrifeless]

Love my smock, and surgery in general and I'm glad to hear we'll finally be seeing more designs be able to use the smock style button compression lock.

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Another nice list Wayne! Agree the Smock is a button lock, definitely one of my favorite Spyderco’s. Thanks for sharing!

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

👊🏼👌🏼🙌🏼

[@isidrosevier1125]

Just got the red and black Serene, omg it is so nice. Fit and finish the beautiful red color, the action, the sharpness. Couldn't ask for more. Im going to get the rest of the colors.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

That red color is awesome! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jeankarm5904]

Great list. Very good that you included the Sencut Serene, one of the top best for sure.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Thanks!

[@jhall_edc]

The sentinel strike was my budget knife of the year last year I love it. Good list Wayne. Peace!

[@johncook2504]

now thats a proper list my friend. absoutely ADORE my Conspirator and Serene. both immediately impressed me out of the boxes and they have only gotten smoother after breaking in

[@sloanNYC]

I've been looking at a small Thunderbird in the blue and white handle. It just seems like a nice size with quality materials and action. I like the Hedgehog, but have a Kizer October with 20CV that was less $ and hard to justify a similar knife... but that blue handle too...

[@tmille10]

And I totally agree about the serene sanity absolutely is king under $50

[@CheekyMenace]

Nice to see you include the Dogfish. I feel like it didn't get anywhere near the attention it deserves. I absolutely love mine and has been my most carried since I got it a few months ago. The only thing they could have done better was give more access for the blade hole.

[@99blackbirdxx]

The s Sencut Serene is for the price is the best overall as far as price and ergo's IMO . A chinese Mordax with thumb studs there are others like Qubit etc.. don't have the feel of the Serene. I also have the Spartan knives Pallas all American big button lock is one no one really mentions. Great review BTW !!!!

[@DocDazzler]

I have to add the Ferrum Forge Stinger. I only have the liner lock, but I’m sure it now comes in a button lock.

[@OreoDave]

Orion Knives Scorpio 💜👐

[@XrayMike17plus1]

Probably going to get a Hedgehog, which is a shock for me as I typically don't like this style of a blade but this one is the exception. Leaning towards the black micarta version.

[@williamjones6652]

Great List. I have several of those & enjoy them all.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Excellent!

[@michaelg8007]

we knife mini malice is my fave button lock ever

[@GrimmReaper-ko2lh]

I wanted to love the Malibu soo much. My first one I had to send back the lock stick was terrible. The second one wasn’t much better. The berg button barber is what button locks should be in my humble opinion.

[@pzajkoh1487]

Great list. I do have the WE Culex and the Boker Titanium Kwaiken and they are both great too. So I have more button flippers from your list than the Knife Center list. Great video

[@tmille10]

I totally agree I was thinking the exact same thing, like DCA but that was a sales list 😂

[@frankcastle4435]

Wayne I am proud of the growth of your channel buddy I been with you since you were at 5k subs. I am huge gun nut but over the years I been getting into knives as a new hobby. I have learned a lot from you, Stassa and Metal Complex. I refuse to watch any videos from Nick Shabazz his voice makes my soul hurt and makes want to seek violence. Keep up the great work

[@Bladeshooked_Daniel]

I can open my Smock with the button even keeping the secondary detent, but it is frequent to hear that you have to remove it.

[@MarkHansen1990]

William & Hennry started the button lock.

[@brianpowers7888]

Enjoyed the video!

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Glad to hear it!

[@tyarnold4088]

How about the Medford Smooth Criminal, the koneig mini goblin, or a Holt?

[@pink7930]

I would try to get a button barber in your hands from Berg Blades. Its so buttery smooth. Much more smooth than my Malibu.

[@jimgardnerpa]

Hahaha! I called it! I made the comment before watching the entire video! I SO AGREE!

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

You're the best!

[@CombatBanana]

The Sencut is interesting bc I got one for my dad and the detent was so mushy i returned it for something else. Maybe they detents are not consistent or something.

[@MikeyD8716]

Qsp: Sordfish with its bad ass Wharncliffe blade. I found one for $50. CJRB Ekko for $50. So many great budget knives for under $60.

[@bond3737]

That sencut is absolutely fantastic like in the world of button locks if you slapped a protech sticker on there and upped the price 150 they would fly out the door. I own a ton of knives and thats still my favorite fidget by far. Great acoustics. Quick action but the weight of the blade is what really makes a button lock. too light and it kind of bounces all around. Too heavy and it slows it down but that goldylox zone sencut just hit it perfectly. Thanks for this list!

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Totally agree

[@jimgardnerpa]

The new Vosteed Hedgehog!!!

[@JH-hz1cu]

Hedgehog is sick! I just got mine

[@michaelray282]

I EDC the silver and brushed Sentinel Strike, it's good but i think it failed to blow up due to the steel vs price. It's a tad overpriced for fancy D2, should have been a slight step up in a decent stainless for the price. Would also like at least one other blade shape option. So it kinda missed the mark....maybe Strike 2 will get it right.

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Yea that’s a great point! 🔥🔥

[@michaelray282]

@@WaynesSharpWorld Wow Sentinel Strike 2 just released with Nitro V and a different blade lol

[@timtitus2532]

Good video. Don't agree with your selections, except for the Conspirator, but good video. I felt the same way about the video from Knife Center. Thanks

[@kathleensmith370]

All of these seem to be great EDC choices

[@krisyoung447]

The way your choking up on the Conspirator, I'd suggest the button lock version of the Praxis. It has a real finger choil.

[@andrewsales5417]

I'd say there's 3 knives on both your lists... The We Culex is pretty much the same thing as the sencut serene conspirator (except the Culex has a pretty gnarly rebound)

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

There are a bunch of the Malibu on blade binge now as well as a ton on Facebook

[@miller8638]

I ordered a lynch clip for my smock but i didn't know they don't give you screws with it, since i lost mine

[@mikereese15]

Tbis is the REAL list. And no room for the Thornton?😊

[@jreezy70]

Glad I saw your list, I really like the CJRB Lago look but it doesn’t make the list here

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Good choice!

[@spacecowboy301]

No exciton, no zifius, no machinewise sonora I think those are the top 3 and I haven't even used the zifius.... but neither top 10 has any of them, there's even some excitons for sale currently

[@chrisvickers718]

The sentinel strike isn't as popular because of the steel and frn for the price

[@ghostkeeper5910]

Serene is a banger for the $ I had to get 2

[@the_knights_edge]

Good list

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Thanks!

[@davidboydston8388]

Dca can sell ocean front property in Arizona

[@kimberlyanne5058]

Isn't the Hedgehog a top liner lock?

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

To me, a top liner lock is in the button lock family 😊

[@quekumber]

Fuuuuuuck this is the video I was looking for (after binging hundreds over the last two weeks lol). First, presentation was absolutely on point, and 2) Going through a huge OD green phase and was trying to find a good compilation. I went from videos where I'd be like, "hmm...maybe I am interested in 1 of these"...to...."fuck man, I need all of these!"

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

Glad I could help!

[@EtotheFnD]

GREETINGS YOUTUBIANNNNS...👊...THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDEOS WAYNE

[@WaynesSharpWorld]

No problem 👍

[@ClumsyToast]

Okay...... so is your camera just sitting in front of your face? lol. Do you watch your hands through the screen? This question keeps me up at night

[@CwaldmanDesigns]

🐕🦈

[@jhall_edc]

It should be called a button liner lock. I want to get a hedgehog cool knife.

[@bobinmontana777]

I own a Malibu and the button lock will fail, guaranteed if you strike the back of the blade without much force. I was disappointed. Plus, the handle is soooo slippery.

[@idntrmmbr5321]

No Cold Steel... Hmm...

[@DB.KOOPER]

Flipper tabs that don't hide and effect ring finger placement RUIN knives (the Malibu is utterly useless because of this... absolutely RUINS that knife same with the Civivi Chevalier and Conspirator). All standard flipper tabs should be removed or made hadden when the blade is open. Plain and simple: front flippers are just better.

[@jackberdine]

Depends what you're using the knife for. I like having a solid spot that my finger can't ride up. Flipper tab suits this need perfectly. Just because a knife doesn't suit your needs doesn't make it a bad design.

[@Agape1992]

I regret selling my mordax every day

[@travism3510]

Lmao why? And why did you sell it

[@jeffscalfano3100]

What? Malibu over the Mordax!? This list is rendered useless on the first offering. In no world, no metaverse, no way! Just subjectively wrong.

[@WheatCitySole]

Subjective means it’s your personal influenced opinion Jeff, you crusty toilet brush.

[@donhall6051]

Slow down on The meth

[@justinmcginty9975]

Pretty tired of seeing nothing but Chinese knives on these types of list. You would had never seen a video like this in the knife community 10 years ago. Not trying to hate on your video, just not pleased in the direction the knife community is heading.

[@MultiWaldo666]

Honestly when chinese companies are puting in the work and trying to make good knives for decent price, while american company's are going Murica and charging a ton, makes semse why lists now are mostly chinese, with some Italy thrown in

[@0mgwtfsrsly]

It sounds like you’re upset that Chinese mfg is outpacing US mfg, and in many ways it is.

[@krisyoung447]

I hear you. However, there has been a quantum shift in quality over the past 10 years that needs to be addressed. Every Civivi (for example) I've bought has perfect action and blade centering. This was hit or miss with USA knives 10 years ago and somewhat true today. The introduction of caged ball bearings has taken a lot of the guesswork out of making a knife feel "premium" as far as action. I've been out of the game for a few years and the quality jump is astounding. (Especially at the low end.) My long time EDC ZT 0452CF is everything I love in a large flipper. Now, the same feel can be had for a pittance. (Of course, made with lower grade materials.) Vexer, Praxis, Centinel Strike, all insanely good for $40-85.

[@JohnLennon-yg4ut]

Incase you haven’t been paying attention mr murica, amercian manufacturing has declined severely over the last decade. They simply can’t keep up with China. Chinese products are getting higher in quality and are still budget friendly while amercian products are becoming more over priced and underwhelming in quality control. it is what it is.

[@2212mjm]

No We Ziffius or Exciton!? The list did not say budget button lock flippers, so I’m confused. Ziff and Exciton top every knife on this list!