[computer fogie]

Originally Posted by muerteverde

...How does your knife open? I want one that will not fall open without me doing anything and I don't want any springs or anything that will force it up with a button. I want some way to open it fast one handed, but that it will never accdientally do so (if the button is hit or if it is held a certain way).

Anyone else have any knoweldge about opening methods that migh help me out? THe thumb whole is the favourite type that I have used. Secure when closed, but with a fast wrist motion it is open and locked.

A thumb stud. It's nice and pointy, so your thumb gets a very positive grip even when slippery.

[muerteverde]

Originally Posted by stewy37

You might want to check out Columbia River Knife company. They've got quite a few knives with the thumb stud for quick opening. Most also have a stud that you cna swipe with your index finger to quickly flip your knife out, and that's the method I prefer. Seems more natural to me. Here's one that's not real expensive. http://www.crkt.com/m16alumn.html

Youmight also want to check out cold steel. They have a large variety of knives, and they're better quality than CRKT. Here's one that might suit you http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/st....html?s=CS27LC

Wow, thanks, and thanks Computer Fogie too, I will defintly being looking into this. That is exactly what I wanted.

[stewy37]

always glad to help when I can.

[Fight_Song]

I carry a Winchester pocket knife for utility when I'm out. It'd be depressing to stab someone with it though, since it's not a Paul Hogan blade.

[KOU In3]

Originally Posted by computer fogie

A folding knife is low-profile, and more court-friendly. Chris Reeve makes the best and the sharpest. I have a large Reeve Sebenza, with a 3.5 inch blade. It cuts like a razor, but it's very strong. IF you practice opening it about 3000 times, you'll have near-permanent muscle memory. It doesn't take as long as you might think to do this. I can open it (starting with it in my hand) and return my thumb to the grip position in one second now. The small Sebenza, with its 2.75 inch blade, works nearly as well, and the blade length is more court-friendly. If you have to use your knife in self defense, you will be in court, so it's important.

Sebenzas are definately beautiful and finely made folders although many brands use equivalent steels and are just as sharp out of the box.

If you are truly looking for speed in opening, look to a 'wave' eqipped folder. Or even a Spyderco with a ziptie mod. Not only are they faster than switchblades (while still being legal) but you could deploy from your pocket and strike in less than that same one second you are spending opening and gripping.

[Redman0889]

Here are my favorite six knives that I have in my rotation for carrying.



Benchmade 670 Apparition
Nice knife to carry though I wouldn't use it in a self-defense situation due to it being slightly small in my hands and the handle scales being slippery. It has assisted opening which is nice
Benchmade 42
I love flipping this knife, also balisongs are the strongest locking knife of all folding knives.
Spyderco Native FRN
Very useful little knife and it has one of the best steels for a knife blade (CPM S30V) also pretty cheap compared to other knives offering the same quality.



CRKT M21-04
Very nice knife, easy to open with the "Carson Flipper." It also has a system called "LAWKS" that makes it nearly impossible to accidentally close once open.
Benchmade Crawford Leopard
More of just a letter opener, the lock on this knife is old so it is starting to wear.
Opinel #12
My beater, very sharp with a high carbon steel so it is hard to break also very cheap.

I was looking for a replacement of my old Benchmade knife, but they have discontinued that line of folder, with the thumb hole for easy opening. How does your knife open? I want one that will not fall open without me doing anything and I don't want any springs or anything that will force it up with a button. I want some way to open it fast one handed, but that it will never accidentally do so (if the button is hit or if it is held a certain way).

Anyone else have any knowledge about opening methods that mi help me out? The thumb whole is the favorite type that I have used. Secure when closed, but with a fast wrist motion it is open and locked.

I would suggest looking at some knives with assisted opening. Assisted opening requires that you open a knife about 30º then it opening very quickly the rest of the way for you.
Some knives like this are: Kershaw Speed Safe Series(There are 30+)

I would also suggest any Spyderco as they are great quality and have the opening hole which you stated you liked, Wal-mart even carries the Native I have pictured above for about $40.

Another company that I would suggest is CRKT and their M-16 and M-21 series(The M-21 series is larger than the M-16 series) which have a very fast opening system called the "Carson Flipper" and also have a extra locking system called "LAWKS" that ensures that it will not accidentally close.

I hope this helps you some with your choice muerteverde.


JamEs

[VampireMonk]

I like guns & knives,

but I only own knives.
love my butterfly knife!

[backinbruises]

pencil,pen,teeth,nails,iron nails,but in terms of a knife i would have to say my laser pointer/knife it is easier to scare with and is easaly concealable