Kizer Ki5466A2 Cucchiara Dukes Flipper Knife

Designed by Fresno, California–based knifemaker Matt Cucchiara, the Kizer Dukes Flipper provides size and swagger. Sporting a handsome silver look, the 8.5-inch Dukes features a dimpled titanium handle with a built-in frame lock to prevent blade closure. To deploy the blade, press the flipper tab, which has subtle jimping for a good finger grip. At 3.6 inches, the blade isn’t messing around. Done in a drop-point style, it’s crafted from one of the best all-around steels on the market in CPM-S35VN. The stonewashed treatment will help hide any nicks or scratches you put on it, too. Finally, the knife is outfitted with a right-handed tip-up clip to match the titanium frame. A single barrel spacer in the handle makes cleaning the knife quick.

Based in Fresno, California, Matt Cucchiara began making knives in 2003 after years of collecting. Always a fan of large tactical folders, Cucchiara is known for designs that combine thick, beefy construction with his own touch of style. A firm believer in function and dependability, he personally field-tests each of his designs and carries one every day.