Does one really need one handed opening?

[AreBeeBee]

I have both types.

I rarely use the one hand opening feature as the action of opening a knife is to me thinking time of how to tackle the job and do it safely....

Lastly, this speed thing is to me a very modern thing. Thought up by those in a hurry... a hurry to cut themselves. Take your time, think how to tackle the task, and then you will find its done faster than if you just hurry and get it all wrong. Works for me. (Its amazing how fast you can be in extreme situations, keep your head and you have all the time in the world).

This.

 

[JupiterPaladin]

I have been thankful many times for OHO. Quite a few times while moving large things that either get caught or bound and need freed usually. A lot of times I find that you just need to hold something down and have only one hand open to cut with. It's a handy feature.

 

[Whitedog]

Ever try cutting something you have to hold on to with one hand and open a knife that was't one hand opening?

 

[GREENJACKET]

Ever try cutting something you have to hold on to with one hand and open a knife that was't one hand opening?

I have both types.
I have usually thought the job through before getting into a jam.
No doubt about it OHO has some advantages but its not the be end to end all. Its a modern day thing to to have large folders, when everyone used to just have a fixed blade. Its only recently that big folders were up to the task of bigger jobs. I'd still have a fixed blade over a folder if the job required it.
Many traditional THO'ers are slimmer and more pocket friendly so more likely to be carried in the first place. Anyhow whats the hurry?

Often I carry my back pocket traditional folder and a larger OHO folder in the front pocket. The traditional is always there, the work tool might not. Not saying you can't get a slim light weight OHO folder but generally they are ether bigger or have a stud that catches in the pocket.
Anyhow there is room for both in anyones cutting arsenal. Better to have a pocket knife than nothing at all.

 

[Lycosa]

Many times, it's a Look. Grab knife from pocket and then Flick it open.
But, it all works. We like knives.
rolf

 

[SCWillson]

The thing about OHO is when you need it, you REALLY need it. To me the speed thing is far less important.

 

[znapschatz]

The thing about OHO is when you need it, you REALLY need it. To me the speed thing is far less important.

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[b yond]

Why not just carry one of each?

I like to pair a medium-sized modern folder one-handed-opening with a nice traditional. I baby the traditional and keep it razor sharp and clean for fine tasks, as well as medical and food duty. My traditional is also kept sharp but is used for quick or hard tasks like opening boxes or cutting heavy materials.

The right tool for the job, no?

 

[jackknife]

Lastly, this speed thing is to me a very modern thing. Thought up by those in a hurry... a hurry to cut themselves. Take your time, think how to tackle the task, and then you will find its done faster than if you just hurry and get it all wrong. Works for me. (Its amazing how fast you can be in extreme situations, keep your head and you have all the time in the world).

Yes, definitely this!

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[Lycosa]

Interesting thread!
A knife knut friend of mine once said to me that he notices I always use two hands when I look at a one handed folder. Well, sure. I don't HAVE to use one hand.
Don't tell me marketing doesn't work!! lol!!
rolf

 

[pinnah]

Ever try cutting something you have to hold on to with one hand and open a knife that was't one hand opening?

Yes, it is a pain.

This is one reason I prefer traditionals that can be one hand opened, even if they aren't "one hand openers".

Buck 110, Opinel #9, Large Case Sodbuster.