Description
PF838CS: PF838 Pub Flipper Knife - Black G10 and Carbon Fiber
Petrified Fish
The PF838 Pub is a large-size flipper knife with a quality construction that belies its affordable price. The large drop point blade is made from D2 tool steel which gives it good wear resistance and is an excellent choice for EDC knives. The handles come in either a two-tone G10 or a G10 and carbon fiber variety and are CNC sculpted to be smooth and fit your hand perfectly. The thickness of the handles gives the PF838 a sturdy feel and lends more weight to every cut. The pivot is constructed using ball bearings and provides a snappy and reliable action when deploying the blade. The Pub is finished off with a G10 backspacer and stainless steel pocket clip. The Pub is a solid choice for EDC and can't be beaten for its price point.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.74"
- Cutting Edge: 3.78"
- Closed Length: 5.00"
- Overall Length: 8.66"
- Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.154"
- Blade Hardness: 59-60 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Handle Material: Sculpted Black G10 with Carbon Fiber Inlay
- Locking Mechanism: Liner Lock
- Pivot Assembly: Ball Bearing
- Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel (Tip-Up, Right Carry)
- Weight: 5.80 oz.
- Made in China
UPC Code: 6972635218881
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
G10 Handles
Formed in a sheet under high pressure by combining fiberglass and an epoxy resin binder. These handles are lightweight and shaped to ensure a solid grip.
D2 Tool Steel
This semi-stainless tool steel offers great value, thanks to a high degree of edge retention that can often rival more expensive steels.
Petrified Fish PF838 Pub Linerlock Flipper Knife 3.74" D2 Satin Drop Point Blade, Sculpted Black G10 Handles with Carbon Fiber Inlay
(1 review) 5.0 out of 5 stars
Petrified Fish PF838 Pub Linerlock Flipper Knife 3.74" D2 Satin Drop Point Blade, Sculpted Black G10 Handles with Carbon Fiber Inlay Smj
Los Gatos, CA
Nov 14, 2025
Pros: Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: Blade Material, Pocket Clip
Excellent EDC knife
The action on this knife puts both my Chris Reeves knives to shame. One smooth easy flip to open with a satisfying thunk as it locks. Liner lock. To close it falls shut with gravity only and a good snick sound. Runs on ceramic bearings. CR fails on both those counts. It is heavy and big. You have to like big knives. The carbon fiber/G10 scales and inlay are very well done. Small complaint would be that the pivot is not flush. It protrudes above the scales on both sides. And the T6 screws could be set just a shade deeper and my complaint to all knife makers: Stop using T6 screws. T8 only. Steel liners. Blade is perfectly centered. The pocket clip is deep carry and would only need to be titanium instead of steel to be perfect. The blade is D2, 3.78 inches, a good tool steel but not one of the CPM super steels or magnacut. But the knife is only $35. OMG. I bought two. I like it more than many of my $400, $500, $600 knives and I am not afraid to carry it or use it or sharpen it when the time comes.
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