My personal preference, Flippers!
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My personal preference, Flippers!
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I,m a stud kind of guy Tc
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Originally Posted by tcrideshd
I guess the flipper would win out for the "cool" factor. :shrug:
I had a Darrel Ralph flipper that was really cool, but too big overall so I sold it. I've got a few studs, and they are good, and a button knife, it is better. In FL if you have a weapons permit button knives are legal. Some states are LEO only.
I've got some of all 3 Mr. Clean. I like them all. Spyderco, CRKT, Kershaw, Benchmade, Buck etc. etc. They all serve a purpose.
From the few button knives that I have seen they are to complicated or possibly finicky. Other than the cool factor if it doesn't deploy when needed what is the use?Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
I have had a liner lock that wouldn't close after digging in the dirt for a root. I know that may sound weird but that is my EDC use. I am leaning towards buying a frame lock for a EDC. With a thumb stud. :shrug:
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Originally Posted by tcrideshd
,,,,,,,,,,,,they got a tool for that,, called a shovel. :roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by 32t
Say it wasn't in your plan for the day and while walking through the woods you spot some Ginseng.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
That is a nice size plant you say to yourself and it will fix all of my ills.:)
I have no shovel and of course I could carve one out of a branch but why not just use my knife?????
even though my EDC has a stud post, the Spyderco hole is really nice.
I'm a Flipper guy. My Kershaw works great and sound cool snapping open in half a heart beat! :tu
I like the Kershaws but it was a Leek that didn't close.......Quote:
Originally Posted by Gasman
I like my Kershaw Amplitude assisted flipper but if I needed something to really count on I carry my Buck 112
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I really like thumb studs. I had a spyderco with the hole and never cared for it. Seemed as though my thumb hung up on there. Really not a fan of autos either, which I know was not part of the question ;)
had to get my phone charged so I can get a picture, like we always say without pics it aint happened
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Tc
John fix this pic for me please ! Tc
thank you John! I don't care what all the Mentors say about you Tc
Button Buck and imports.
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I prefer the stud, my thumb always seems to get hung up in the hole
To me, a good EDC is a knife I can remove from my pocket, flip open, do the job, close and put back in my pocket all with one hand. This leaves my other hand free to hold onto the object being cut. Now to answer your question, my favourite to do this job is a thumb stud. I find it easier than a hole, and a flipper in my experience needs 2 hands to close.
This is why I love my Benchmades. The axis lock in conjunction with a thumb stud makes one handed use very simple.
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I have two. Work and non work. My work knife has a hole, but not in the traditional shape because it has other purposes than just a thumb hole.
My not at work knife is a flipper. I prefer the part cerrated blades because they are way more effective on rope, and I tend to deal with rope a little more than most people. I am not opposed to a stud for opening, but I have not found one that I am comfortable with, in part because of the whole south paw thing.
Agree with Andrew, my edc needs to be accessible and openable with one hand.
I like the choice of straight or serrated edge, job dependent as well.
The leatherman charge with notched flippers fits the bill for me.
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But if I'm out on the town and don't want the bulk of the charge multi tool on my belt in its stunning custom case, I reach for the stud,,
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Sleek in the pocket and doesn't make my ass look fat, unlike every pair of jeans I wear ever, hehehe.
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Hey Rez, is that spike what you use on knots?
I think all of my current one hand openers are holes. I quite like them, my thumb seems to fit just right in most.
I do also like a stud though. But don't have one no more.
Never had a flipper.
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Rez That's a cool knife with the Spike what brand and model? Do you work with boat rigs and knots? FreddieQuote:
Originally Posted by RezDog
John and Freddie,
The knife is made in Japan for a California company, Myerchin. I believe the model is called the "offshore" folder. I have two fixed blades knives by the same company that I carry at work. One has a separate fid with it and the other is my easy access deck knife. I work as a mariner and the fid is handy for untying knots and for doing simple splices and sometimes adding marking strands on tow lines etc. The spike also works to loosen larger shackles, and the hole in the blade doubles for small shackles and for holding small bolts and nuts steady. I am a medic and deck hand on a Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue Station.
I prefer option three the latch.
Here's a rare video of Shaun on his way to work.
https://youtu.be/SHbbV5x3YZc
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that was good Mike,, Shaun the old spice man! TcQuote:
Originally Posted by MikeB52
Would definitely make it into my pocket. But they are banned here.Quote:
Originally Posted by KsStraightShaver
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