do any southpaws prefer right hand liner locks?

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i am left handed, and cant imagine using a true left hand liner lock. i am so quick and comfortable with a right handed liner lock, i dont want a left handed one even if i could. i just wish all right handed liner locks had a left handed clip option. then id be happy...very happy:D
 
Southpaw here as well, and "right" handed liner locks only cause me problems, when the particular knife has a liner and/or handle scale that are not relieved on the side where a southpaws thumb needs to get to the blade to open it.
 
try a left handed liner lock. then, if you're like me, you won't want to settle for the compromise that we lefties will put up w/ just because we have no other choice.

i don't hear of too may right-handers saying they'd be happier w/ a left-handed lock ;)
 
I can use one easily but it's doubtful that I'll ever buy another. Too many manufacturers and custom makers are offering left-hand models for me to give money to someone that has decided lefties aren't worth the effort.

Dan
 
I'm a righty and I prefer using a right handed liner or frame lock with my left hand. My thumb only passes under the blade once not twice.

Originally posted by Bear Claw Chris Lappe
when the particular knife has a liner and/or handle scale that are not relieved on the side where a southpaws thumb needs to get to the blade to open it.
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That actually bugs me too. I tend to avoid one handed knives that are not ambidextrous.
 
I've moved more than one Spyderco clip to ride like a lefty knife. Sometimes the clips just get in the way of smooth opening. Thanks to Spyderco for the extra spots to move the clip.
 
I'm not a lefty, but I have no issue actuating a SnG or Leafstorm (or most frame/liner locks) with my left hand. I'm not surprised you'd prefer a right handed liner lock. I think it's actually easier to PULL the lock towards the palm than push away.

Maybe I should get a lefty knife since I'm a righty? :p
 
I'm a lefty and will never EDC a righty liner lock. I'v almost had a few bad experiences with tightly gripping the handle and disengaging the lock. In fact I can almost do it at will with a number of knives. It's Axis or Lockback for me.
 
I'm a lefty and yes I can use right handed frame and liner locks but I had 2 left hand framelocks custom made... It feels a whole lot better.
 
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