The FlatTop - Copper EDC Spinning Top
Solid tellurium copper. Precision machining. A spinning top designed to go wherever you do.
Meet the Copper FlatTop, a distinctive stemless EDC spinning top individually machined from solid tellurium copper by Butterfield Machine.
Unlike traditional spinning tops with tall stems, the FlatTop features a compact, low-profile design that feels substantial in your hand and fits comfortably in your pocket. At 1.5 inches in diameter and approximately 78 grams, this precision-machined copper spinner combines the satisfying weight of solid metal with the fascinating physics of a spinning top.
Whether you're an EDC enthusiast, spinning top collector, or simply appreciate beautifully machined metal objects, the Copper FlatTop is designed to be carried, handled, and enjoyed.
A Different Kind of Spinning Top
The FlatTop was created with a simple philosophy: make a quality spinning top that feels great in your hand, looks fantastic, and is comfortable enough to carry every day.
Instead of a traditional stem, the FlatTop is spun using its outer diameter, giving it a distinctive spinning technique and compact profile. While the design isn't intended to compete for record-breaking spin times, its substantial copper construction and precision ceramic bearing tip deliver impressive performance.
Even those with little spinning top experience can achieve spin times of 5 minutes or more with proper technique and a suitable surface. The result is a pocket-sized mechanical object that's just as enjoyable to handle as it is to spin.
Solid Tellurium Copper Construction
Each Copper FlatTop is individually machined from solid tellurium copper round bar, a copper alloy valued for its machinability and distinctive appearance.
Copper is one of the earliest metals used by humans, with a history stretching back thousands of years. Its warm reddish color, substantial feel, and natural aging characteristics make it a particularly attractive material for precision-machined EDC accessories.
Over time, exposure to air, handling, and everyday use causes the copper to develop a natural patina. The more you carry and handle your FlatTop, the more its appearance evolves, creating a finish that's uniquely yours. Prefer the original bright copper appearance? The surface can be polished back to a shine using a suitable copper polish.
Precision Silicon Nitride Ceramic Bearing Tip
The Copper FlatTop spins on a 1/16-inch silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) ceramic ball bearing tip.
Silicon nitride is an extremely hard, wear-resistant ceramic material that provides a smooth contact point for spinning.
Combined with the FlatTop's substantial weight and carefully machined profile, this bearing tip allows the top to spin smoothly on suitable surfaces.
Typical spin performance:
- Spin times of 5 minutes or more are achievable with proper technique.
- Actual performance depends on the spinning surface, technique, and conditions.
- The stemless design generally produces lower initial RPMs than traditional stemmed spinning tops.
We've even achieved spin times exceeding 12 minutes with a limited-edition Copper Buffalo Nickel FlatTop. But ultimately, the FlatTop isn't about chasing records. It's about enjoying a beautifully machined object that's satisfying to carry, handle, and spin.
Compact, Pocket-Friendly EDC Design
The FlatTop's low-profile, stemless design makes it easy to carry in your pocket or keep on your desk.
At approximately 78 grams, the Copper FlatTop offers a satisfying weight without the bulk of a traditional stemmed spinning top. Its simple design and solid copper construction make it an attractive addition to any EDC collection.
Dimensions & Specifications
- Design: Stemless FlatTop spinning top
- Material: Solid tellurium copper
- Diameter: 1.500" (38.1 mm)
- Weight: Approximately 78 grams (2.75 oz)
- Bearing Tip: 1/16" silicon nitride ceramic ball
- Spin Performance: 5+ minutes achievable with proper technique
- Finish: Machined copper that naturally develops a patina
- Manufacturing: Individually hand-machined
Custom Packaging – Ready for Gifting
Each Copper FlatTop comes with a soft muslin drawstring storage bag.
We also have custom FlatTop boxes and information cards available, making this a distinctive gift for engineers, machinists, EDC enthusiasts, and spinning top collectors. If you're purchasing a FlatTop as a gift, it can arrive nicely packaged and ready to wrap.
Watch the FlatTop in Action
See the FlatTop's unique stemless design in action: Watch the FlatTop Spinning Demonstration
See How It's Made
Curious about the machining process behind our FlatTop spinning tops?
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Butterfield Machine: Making a Copper Buffalo FlatTop – Behind the Scenes
Precision machined. Solid copper. Built to develop character with every spin.
