Blade Opener or Knife Opener

[r8shell]

I have always had thin nails. I started carrying a small penknife when I was a kid because I couldn't seem to use my nails for scraping and prying things. If a knife is too hard for me to open, I have to either modify it to make it easier, or pass it on to someone with tougher nails.

I've used a knife pick when cleaning old knives with rust in the pivot to get them loosened up, but I often slip with it. Fortunately, these knives are rarely sharp enough to cut me when I get them. So I'm in the "I don't want to have to use a tool to open a tool" camp.

They are neat objects to collect though, and have other uses.

 

[NapalmCheese]

I always just used half a pistachio shell to wedge open the more stubborn pistachios, but that is certainly much higher class.

 

[sitflyer]

sitflyer my pm is full at the moment but email me at: veritas_group@bellsouth.net as I've got several and would be pleased to part with one for you if you would like one? I just need your shipping info.

That is a very generous offer Anthony, thanks!

 

[Duvel]

I only carry one to help with the awl on my harness jack. The bone on the pick is similar to that of the knife, and the caddy helps keep them together.

 

[Wowbagger]

In this day and age of super precision yet inexpensive products (think SAK . . . you thought I was going to say China didn't you) . . . I think there is no excuse for making a slip joint that is hard to open . . . for that reason I think knife picks are just more clutter. I suppose if one had an old knife that was just the cat's meow but was hard to open that would be an excuse to carry one . . . I'd rather mod the knife and leave the pic in the display case of days gone by.

Being a mechanic and always having my finger nails be a disaster area I don't cut my nails too short and I have chunks out of my nails and splits anyway so as long as the knife is not stupid hard to open I just use my finger nails.

Speaking of stupid hard to open this latest Case Trapper mod demanded an extra deep nail nick to over come the strong spring ( I ground it on the opposite side than the stock longer blade had ). It works smoothly enough I am having no problem overcoming the spring force to open the knife but it is right up there (9 ish).

 

[Ed Fillman]

Whatever works. If a blade opener is called for, then so be it. I have a Peanut with a secondary blade that is stiffer than you know what. What is the best way to loosen up a stiff opening blade? I have tried oil, and penetrating oil to no avail. HELP!

 

[Ed Fillman]

View attachment 903162 I only carry one to help with the awl on my harness jack. The bone on the pick is similar to that of the knife, and the caddy helps keep them together.

Neat opener. Where can you buy them?

 

[ed_is_dead]

I always just used half a pistachio shell to wedge open the more stubborn pistachios, but that is certainly much higher class.

Right, I pick you for desert island Co habitation. Never in all my yrs did I think to do that
Now get busy with them coconuts

 

[NapalmCheese]

Right, I pick you for desert island Co habitation. Never in all my yrs did I think to do that
Now get busy with them coconuts

I was on Guam for a couple of months doing some work. My boss and I both like to fish so we hit the beach one day. I found a coconut and carried it down the beach for a while until I found what was probably a piece of rebar sticking up out of a piece of concrete. Perfect. A minute or two later my boss and I are drinking coconut water from our respective coconut halves while he was remarking "You know, I'm bringing you on all of my projects!".

At least if I'm lost on a desert island filled with coconut trees and pistachios I'll have a chance

 

[DavidABQ]

I can’t see a need for one myself but if it makes you happy then go buy one.

 

[solphilos]

I have thin, brittle nails so I prefer medium to light springs or a hard pull with an easily pinchable blade. For the same reason I also loathe half-stops.

 

[Jack Black]

What is the best way to loosen up a stiff opening blade?

Man up!!!

This thread is more than two years old!

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Yes, I know it's old, but... I carry a large nylon washer. Perfect for hard to open blades. Easy to grip and it has a crisp edge that engages a nail nick very well.