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I started with a Benchmade 530 (black, serrated). I am right handed. I reversed the clip for a lefty but carry it in my right front pocket. That means it's carried tip up with the back of the blade facing forward.
I removed the blade and used a Dremel to round the hump the helps keep the knife closed. I then almost flattened the curved portion between there and the Axis lock groove. Grinding, polishing, testing. It took 5 or 6 sessions to get it to open easily and dependibly. I'm still working on it somewhat.
I draw the knife using my thumb on the inside and my first three fingers on the clip. Holding it tightly, I then give it a quick "whip" and the blade flicks open. At that point all I need to do is curl my fingers into a fist, rolling the knife as I go. I then cap the end with my thumb and, presto, I've got a knife in Pikal grip ready to use. If my thumb is in my pocket, I can draw, open, and grip, in less than 0.5 seconds. I can draw and ready my little knife faster and more dependibly than even a waved model. The only thing faster would be a fixed blade.
I feel the BM 530 is a great little knife for Pikal style. The grip is great, the end is perfect for capping with the thumb, and the blade is right for quick jabs, ripping cuts, and hooking. And Pikal, to me, is superior for fast, aggressive, self-defense (but that's another discussion). The problem I faced was how to get the knife into play quickly. Well, I've solved that issue and I like the results.
Just thought I'd share my little project. It turned out better then I even thought it would.
Regards
I removed the blade and used a Dremel to round the hump the helps keep the knife closed. I then almost flattened the curved portion between there and the Axis lock groove. Grinding, polishing, testing. It took 5 or 6 sessions to get it to open easily and dependibly. I'm still working on it somewhat.
I draw the knife using my thumb on the inside and my first three fingers on the clip. Holding it tightly, I then give it a quick "whip" and the blade flicks open. At that point all I need to do is curl my fingers into a fist, rolling the knife as I go. I then cap the end with my thumb and, presto, I've got a knife in Pikal grip ready to use. If my thumb is in my pocket, I can draw, open, and grip, in less than 0.5 seconds. I can draw and ready my little knife faster and more dependibly than even a waved model. The only thing faster would be a fixed blade.
I feel the BM 530 is a great little knife for Pikal style. The grip is great, the end is perfect for capping with the thumb, and the blade is right for quick jabs, ripping cuts, and hooking. And Pikal, to me, is superior for fast, aggressive, self-defense (but that's another discussion). The problem I faced was how to get the knife into play quickly. Well, I've solved that issue and I like the results.
Just thought I'd share my little project. It turned out better then I even thought it would.
Regards