Blade speed ?

I'm more about ease of opening than speed. Also, being able to fan a knife closed one handed is a huge plus. I use my knives at work. Being able to easily open, make a cut, and close makes my job easier.

I do like fast knives though, too. Just like I like fast cars:) Life is too short to ALWAYS be practical;)
 
Hickory n steel said:
So it seems that people don't really care about blade speed for an edc cutting tool.

That being said, why do one handed lockbacks ( other than the less intuitive one handed closing ) not seem to be fast enough for a lot of people anymore ?
Don't get me wrong I can certainly understand carrying knives that are fun to open.

Is there a reason people don't thumb their knives open in a casual controlled manner ,Does the flick allow you to get a head start on changing your grip ?
Why can't some company come out with an ultra silky smooth one handed lockback.
Wouldn't they only need to use phosphor bronze washers to achieve this .
( for some reason I like the slight resistance you get when opening one handed lockbacks )
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The nature of lockbacks are that they put more resistance to opening than some other designs, due to the way spring pressure is applied to the tang. But I have a SOG lockback that is "flickable", so it doesn't have to be that way.

"Flicking" aside, liner locks (for instance) are both easier to open AND close without moving your grip much or at all. They are easier to use.
 
Yes sir! Every single time! Why shouldn't I use the most efficient tool available?

We have lots of modern conveniences that benefit us, that our ancestors didn't have. We don't need them, and we could do without them and maybe still be able to live our lives. My refrigerator has an icemaker, my television has a remote control, I have a cordless phone at home. I mean my gosh I have an actual saw at home that cuts wood and it has an electric motor on it. (I'm not even going to talk about the drill that I have with an actual electric motor on it, and it doesn't even have a cord that you plug in the wall!) So yes if the rest of the world wants to carry their tip up knives and drill holes with a brace and a bit, and walk outside when they need to answer the call of nature, that's fine with me. I'll keep my modern conveniences such as tip down knives with thumb studs or thumb holes.
 
It's that cool factor man. [emoji41]However, I do wish my ZT had a small little thumb stud or nail slit so I could easily open it unobtrusively if I needed or wanted to, but if if I have to choose only one, I want a flipper for the convenience factor.


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The time to open a knife is thinking time. Think twice cut once. I need all the time I can get for thinking.
 
Hickory n steel said:
So it seems that people don't really care about blade speed for an edc cutting tool.

That being said, why do one handed lockbacks ( other than the less intuitive one handed closing ) not seem to be fast enough for a lot of people anymore ?
Don't get me wrong I can certainly understand carrying knives that are fun to open.

Is there a reason people don't thumb their knives open in a casual controlled manner ,Does the flick allow you to get a head start on changing your grip ?
Why can't some company come out with an ultra silky smooth one handed lockback.
Wouldn't they only need to use phosphor bronze washers to achieve this .
( for some reason I like the slight resistance you get when opening one handed lockbacks )
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I think one element of this conversation that hasn't been explored is how you safely and quickly one hand close your lockback. Most methods involve having your fingers in the way of the blade when first depressing the lockback. Now I understand there are other methods and some lockbacks are not so stiff that you need to fully grip the handle to depress the lockback. But I think this is a valid point for convenience and safety for the other locking mechanisms
 
Dfunk1210 said:
I think one element of this conversation that hasn't been explored is how you safely and quickly one hand close your lockback. Most methods involve having your fingers in the way of the blade when first depressing the lockback. Now I understand there are other methods and some lockbacks are not so stiff that you need to fully grip the handle to depress the lockback. But I think this is a valid point for convenience and safety for the other locking mechanisms
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Are people getting cut often by lock backs?
 
RX-79G said:
Are people getting cut often by lock backs?
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No, because most people know how to be safe with a knife. But is that safe method of one hand closing a lockback the most efficient method of closing a knife or the safest? Don't take my word for it. Theres plenty of threads on the subject on this forum. What's your method?
 
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The worst cut I have ever had was from a kitchen knife. Surprisingly I rarely ever draw blood with folders.



Kwon Kwang said:
Karambits still suck if you're not trained in their use.
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any knife sucks as a weapon if you are not trained in its use. IMHO the best knife for a defensive situation is the one you are most comfortable using in that situation. And I dont think you get comfortable without said training. I however am not a defense expert nor am I serious about it. But I do know Michael Janich has a fondness for the karambit. And he knows more than me for sure.
 
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Worst cut??? Sheet tin after I made a cut with tin snips!! 35 stitch cut in the blink of an eye!! Talk about a 'toothy' edge!!!
Never thought about blade speed in regards to self defense, but I love a fast opener!! Auto or manual!
Joe
 
PURPLEDC said:
The worst cut I have ever had was from a kitchen knife. Surprisingly I rarely ever draw blood with folders.





any knife sucks as a weapon if you are not trained in its use. IMHO the best knife for a defensive situation is the one you are most comfortable using in that situation. And I dont think you get comfortable without said training. I however am not a defense expert nor am I serious about it. But I do know Michael Janich has a fondness for the karambit. And he knows more than me for sure.
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Honestly, I find this, and the karambits sucking without training, thing to be a little confusing. Guns take LOTS more training to use effectively than knives do. Seriously, hold on to the knife really tight and poke or slash the other guy with the pointy/sharp bit. Don't overthink it. Most knife killings are done with kitchen cutlery. I promise no one trained hard with their butcher knife to be a culinary ninja/spec ops.
 
Insipid Moniker said:
Honestly, I find this, and the karambits sucking without training, thing to be a little confusing. Guns take LOTS more training to use effectively than knives do. Seriously, hold on to the knife really tight and poke or slash the other guy with the pointy/sharp bit. Don't overthink it. Most knife killings are done with kitchen cutlery. I promise no one trained hard with their butcher knife to be a culinary ninja/spec ops.
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Isn't there a Culinary Ninja/Spec Ops sub forum now IM??? I heard there is a super secret level 4 clearance needed to access tho. I'm upping my membership to Triple Platinum.....pretty sure I'll get the password then!!
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Joe
 
I prefer a manual one handed opening knife. The assisted opening knives I've seen have a safety and that extra step makes them slower and awkward. I would be interested in speed if I owned an auto that deployed to the front.
 
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