could flicking open your knife hurt it in the long run

Walking Man · Dec 30, 2005

Keith Montgomery said:
There are many knives that wouldn't stand up to being flicked for very long at all. Not all of these knives are inexpensive.

True, but you've got to use a little common sense. I think most current production knives can handle it. But I'm not a full time flicker either. I only do from time to time.

Keith Montgomery · Dec 30, 2005

Walking Man said:
True, but you've got to use a little common sense. I think most current production knives can handle it. But I'm not a full time flicker either. I only do from time to time.

High quality production knives will have a hardened stop pin and will suffer little harm from flicking.

paulwesley · Dec 30, 2005

well i tend to flick my spydies alot and have a caly zdp that has developed a little vertical blade play. Thats the main reason ive decided to stop. I feel my mini skirmish would never loosen up but i am not taking my chances..............paul

hardheart · Dec 30, 2005

I flick my axis knives religiously, the way in which the lock could wear (haven't noticed any yet) doesn't seem like it would be affected by flicking. My liner/frame locks engage in a different spot on the tang every time I flick, so I almost never do. Only have 4 lockbacks right now, and the only one I'll flick is the med. Voyager-cheapest and was a beater work knife for a couple years. Still has great lockup.

T.K.C. · Dec 30, 2005

As with anything, I guess it might wear things out a little faster than normal.

gud4u · Dec 31, 2005

Logically, you/we KNOW that flicking and popping a folder will/should ultimately degrade the lock.

My older Spyderco Military 440V (obviously NOT a robust design), has been flicked and popped many times - but it still locks up as tight as when new, with no blade-play whatsoever.

The lock bar is still less than 50% across the back of the blade-butt, after years of carry and use.

Pretty damned impressive for an inexpensive knife that's seen a lot of use over several years.

Your experience may vary!

nolan raborn · Dec 31, 2005

about wearing your toys out by flipping them open with one hand, then put them back in the box and set them on the highest shelf in your closet. They will probably last a long time there.

I buy my knives to use and enjoy and if along the way I wear one of them out then if it was a good one I will replace it or have it repaired. If it was not a good one I won't worry about it.

winstonknives · Dec 31, 2005

Hair said:
Will slamming a car door hurt the car? Not really. But it does cause more stress than closing it normally. After 10 years of slamming, you can bet that the door will feel more worn than it would had it not been abused.

This is not a very good comparison. Try kicking the door "Open" as hard as you can every time you get out and see how long before you have problems. You should be able to close a knife as hard as you like without causing any damage.

Woodsy · Dec 31, 2005

I agree with Nolan Raborn.You cant take any thing with you so use it ,enjoy it and if it breaks the only one who should be sad is whoever was going to sell it after your gone.When I die I dont want any boxes of mint condition knives or anything for that matter laying around for some mooch to sell for what ever drugs they are doing at the time.Wear them out, its your job,You dont have to abuse them just dont be afraid to use them hard.I have to remind myself of this from time to time.I can just picture some going through my stuff after I die And finding my strider,and throwing it in the bottom of his craftsman tool box,or taking your bm940, pull back on the axis lock think it looks broken when the blade falls free and toss it in the trash.