A Few Tips for Using the CS Pocket Bushman

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I took a couple of short video clips this morning to answer a few questions/concerns a lot of folks seem to have with this sturdy and affordable tank of a knife.

How to SAFELY and EASILY close the Pocket Bushman

A lot of people seem to think that it's difficult or even dangerous to disengage the lock on this very strong and affordable knife. The problem is not with the knife, but with the method of closure. This technique will work even with cold/numb/slippery hands, as it provides a stable and secure grip with minimal effort.

1) Hold the knife with the edge facing away from you.

2) With your forefinger and thumb of your dominant hand, grasp the thumb stud firmly.

3) With your non-dominant hand, pull firmly on the lanyard to disengage the ram lock.

4) Keeping tension on the lanyard, pull the handle up and over towards the blade. DO NOT move the blade towards the handle, as this greatly magnifies the chance of accidental cuts.

5) Place knife in pocket--you did it!

How to Close the Pocket Bushman One-Handed
Most folks believe it impossible to close this knife one-handed but this is quite simply false. All you have to do is catch the projection at the end of the lock bar on your pocket to disengage the lock, then use your forefinger to close the blade. Ta-dah!
 
I think this is the most underrated knife....or overrated...:rolleyes:

I carry one every day. It has not failed me IRL....but if I was 1/100,000 of the people here that might push the knife to the limits in a survival situation....or batoning for fun...I might get something else.
 
This knife is dysfunctional. you shouldn't be reliant on a lanyard to close your knife. There are hundred of knives on the market today that can open and closed one handed. This knife has a thumb-stud that doesn't work, finger grooves on the lock release that are painful to use and sharp edges on handle. This knife cut my trigger finger deep and pinched my pinky in the lock a few times. The knife also snaps shut like a trap which cut the lanyard on mine. It's true there aren't many good knives for $25 but the few there are better than the bushman.
 
The Pocket Bushman is a folder that must be 'broken in' before a fair commentary can be offered. After some use, you can open the knife with the thumb stud, although it does require a bit more force than the average. That there have been some closing accidents is beyond refute, however when using the proper technique, it is virtually impossible to cut yourself, IMO.

For me, the Pocket Bushman is an easy carry, beefy folder that does what I ask of it. However, like most things in life, YMMV.
 
HotSwat said:
This knife is dysfunctional. you shouldn't be reliant on a lanyard to close your knife. There are hundred of knives on the market today that can open and closed one handed. This knife has a thumb-stud that doesn't work, finger grooves on the lock release that are painful to use and sharp edges on handle. This knife cut my trigger finger deep and pinched my pinky in the lock a few times. The knife also snaps shut like a trap which cut the lanyard on mine. It's true there aren't many good knives for $25 but the few there are better than the bushman.
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If you watched the videos I did on one-handed closing you'll notice that neither method requires the lanyard. Furthermore, if you don't like the lanyard you can run a split ring through it. Try it--it works. Nearly every instance I've seen where someone had a problem with the Pocket Bushman it's been the result of user failure--not the fault of the knife or its design. The only complaint that I've heard that's a valid criticism is the hot spots caused by the thin stock of the handle, and that only comes into play during extended usage.

:)
 
I have one and it's not that hard to close IMO, but there is a method and correct way to do it. :)
 
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