Am I the only one who does not like post/studs?

I am also not a fan of studs. Having them certainly isn't a dealbreaker, but given the choice I would prefer basically any other opening method.
 
I prefer holes to studs. The opening hole gives better control. It doesn't get in the way when cutting or sharpening. It is easier to find by feel. I have a few stud opening folders but mostly select a Spyderco to use and carry. Interesting too that the hole was the original one handed manual opening method.
 
As long as the knife is reasonably easy to open I don't really care. Flippers, thumbstuds, holes....makes no difference to me.
 
I actually like flippers best with no holes or studs. Probably the fewest choices overall though.

- OS
 
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The only stud I've ever come to love was the one on my Kershaw Crown. Other than that, I've either removed the stud & waved it, or bought knives with holes/waves.

The one that really bugged me was my Ti-lite. It has a wave. Why would you use the stud when you have a wave/flipper built into the knife right next to it? :confused:

Thankfully it was removable.
 
i mostly like traditional knives anyway -but i hate studs - i would rather have flipper or hole - i really don't even like liner locks- i like a backspring to hold the knife shut firmly - liner locks just have that little ball indent in the blade -it does not hold it shut that strongly - and most liner locks have studs - also don't like screws that come loose - all the newer style one hand openers are all screwed together - spyderco and the byrd line have all steel knives that don't have studs or screws and are one hand openers -
 
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