My First Folder with Thumb Slot Opener

[raylaconico]

Here's my first folder with a thumb slot for opening. I always liked the round hole on Spydercos but I don't think I can use them on my knives. The slot is almost just as good but IMO, not quite. This is a new design that was originally going to have a thumbstud. At the last minute I realized that I had room for a slot so I decided to do away with the thumbstud. I think I like it! What do you guys think? Thanks for looking.
-Ray Laconico

[neverdie36]

I dig it, reminds me of a Tom Mayo design. And like you said, it's just as effective as a hole.

[Mr. Clean]

I dig it ray, the knife itself looks very refined. You also finished the clip differently?

[raylaconico]

I dig it ray, the knife itself looks very refined. You also finished the clip differently?

Yes, good observation! The clip is orange peel finished. I usually only do orange peel on framelocks but this time I decided to do it on the clip. I don't know why I didn't think of it before. It's easier than hand sanding and looks cool too!

[raylaconico]

I dig it, reminds me of a Tom Mayo design. And like you said, it's just as effective as a hole.

You're right! Tom Mayo designs were my inspiration. I think Tom does a wider slot though which probably works better.

[Mr. Pink]

I prefer thumb studs but the slot you have is a nice slim profile so the blade does not have to stick out as far as a blade with a round hole in it. Regardless of the thumb equipment you make some of the most beautiful knives I have seen for some reason they catch my eye every time. Keep it up and keep them coming because one of these days I will get my hands on one.

[lambertiana]

I like it. Actually, I prefer holes to thumbstuds.

[1SHOT1KILL]

I was thinking the hole reminded me of the Strider/Buck hole. I like it a lot better than thumbstuds. Less stuff sticking out to snag things. (high speed, low drag)

[BenR.T.]

Very nice Ray, that is a very clean and uncluttered design. Maybe a Ti frame flipper next.........

[1SHOT1KILL]

Very nice Ray, that is a very clean and uncluttered design. Maybe a Ti frame flipper next.........

Now that WOULD be a fantasy come true

[DEllis]

I like it, but the first thing I thought when I saw it was `man that`d be awesome with a flipper`......looks like I am not the only one who thought that.
Darcy

[nick425]

I really like this, when will they hit the shelves?

[harkamus]

I dig it.

[ol_sc]

I think it looks even better than your studs! Love those lines!

[Lorien]

tres slick.

[Bwolcott]

looks awesome man!

[Bob Katilus]

I think it gives the knife clean look. Nice work. As an aside, how do you do your orange peel look- I really like it.

[ndeezl]

I think it looks even better than your studs! Love those lines!

+1

I think the aesthetics of the knife are greatly improved by the hole opener. Really looks great Ray I'd buy one of these in a flash

[raylaconico]

Thanks guys.

Bob, orange peel is done on titanium with a fine scotchbrite belt running at very high speed. It's very easy.

[JBS TOOLMAKER]

I like it. Nice design. I am a card carrying thumb stud hater.