Chronovore
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Flipper tabs are my preferred opening method. I've also gotten used to using them when I close a knife with one hand. On most knives, I push the lock bar aside with my trigger finger or thumb, depending on how I'm holding it. The blade falls just enough to clear the detent ball and comes to rest with the flipper tab on the pushing digit. Then I move the digit and let the blade fall closed. This is especially satisfying with a smooth "drop-shutty" action.
I've recently tried a couple of knives that have really small flipper tabs. The first time I closed one without thinking, the tiny tab sailed right past. Instead, the blade edge landed on the back of my thumb. I got proof of sharpness from just the weight of the blade.
I know. We should always pay attention to what we are doing. Still, would you consider this a design flaw? How common is this? I'd love to get your thoughts on this.
I've recently tried a couple of knives that have really small flipper tabs. The first time I closed one without thinking, the tiny tab sailed right past. Instead, the blade edge landed on the back of my thumb. I got proof of sharpness from just the weight of the blade.
I know. We should always pay attention to what we are doing. Still, would you consider this a design flaw? How common is this? I'd love to get your thoughts on this.