Double Thumblugs?

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I was just wondering if having the double thumblugs put on a Sebenza is worth it. Does the lock-bar need to be modified in order to accomodate the extra thumblug? Does it really make it that much easier to open? Also, it would be great if someone could post a picture showing how the double thumblugs look in the open and closed position. I would appreciate any opinions or feedback.
 
All three of my Sebenzas have double thumb lugs. I consider it essential. If your right hand is otherwise occupied, you will not be able to open your knife easily. I find this feature indispensable. It costs about $30 to have CRK do this. If you buy from a dealer, the price is $30 higher. Part of the cost is for hogging out the lockbar to provide thumb access. It takes a few times of practice to get it down, but then it becomes easy and you have a true ambidexterous knife. Many good knives, like the Strider framelocks, are ambidexterous. For $30, better safe than sorry.
 
I agree double thumblugs are not an option they are a necessity. You never know when you'll need to access your knife with your off hand.
 
Most importantly, when you find that that you do need double thumb lugs - that may not be the best time to find out.
 
I think they're the wrong thing to do. It increases the likelyhood of a thumbstud catching on your pants and opens the knife in your pocket or as you withdraw it.
 
Dave, you say that like it's a bad thing! I luv the wave feature on my Emerson's! OK, you can shoot me now! :D
 
I've thought about getting an "off hand" knife. I'm right handed, but I can open the sebenza just as easily with my left hand. I actually prefer the way I open it with the left... sweep the blade out with my middle finger. If I had a left handed knife, I could do this with my right hand.

You have to use a different grip and different digit to push the blade out, but it's definitely possible to open and close the knife with either hand using only a single thumb stud. After that, it's personal preference.
 
DaveH said:
I think they're the wrong thing to do. It increases the likelyhood of a thumbstud catching on your pants and opens the knife in your pocket or as you withdraw it.
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I agree with DaveH. Have owned a Seb for years and not missed having double thumb lugs. I do own folders that are ambi and have not used the capability. It makes sense if you are ambi and carry a folder on either pocket.
 
I'd like to weight in as a single stud guy. Makes it easier to slide out of the pocket and it's easier on the pocket. I have a John Smith Evolution with a thumb disk. Superbly made knife but the thumbwheel chewed up my denims is no time. :eek: I have come to prefer the large with one stud due to it's "kinder, gentler nature". ;) And I figure if I need to open the knife with my right hand, I'll find a way to quickly do it. I can realiably flick open my EDC Sebenza with my right hand .:cool: I know I shouldn't flick but heck flicking once in a while won't do it no harm! :D ;) :p
 
I have both double and single stud sebenzas and I find they both have their strengths and weaknesses. The extra stud catching on your pocket in my experience is a real issue. Including the fact that the extra stud makes it more difficult to clip the knife to your pocket. I got around this by placing my index finger in my pocket first and guiding the knife in. The recess added to allow access to the thumbstud does make the knife more comfortable to hold in my opinion.
 
I agree with Cosgrove in that flipping the knife open with the middle finger works well. I sometimes do that. In that sense, the single lug unit does provide you with ambidexterous use. Of course, double thumb lugs let you use the middle finger of either hand - more options. I haven't noticed the problem with the extra lug chewing up my pockets. I think it's really a matter of personal preference. My first Sebenza had a single lug. Then I picked up a double lug when shopping for a large. I found that I preferred the double. So when the single went in for service, I asked for the double to be added. If you buy a double and don't like it, CRK can always turn it into a single for you. Bottom line, you likely won't know your preference unless you try each for a while. The same was true for classic vs regular. I bought one of each and found I like the standard better. I can always sell the classic on ebay, but I'm hangin' on to it..
 
Single stud for me too...I can easily open my right-hand single stud Sebenza with my left-hand...

Ted
 
I have to admit that I don't like the double stud setup either. The single stud, IMHO, provides a cleaner look.
 
I hate the single thumbstud, it disturbs my sense of symmetry. I like to be able to open my knifes with either hand. All my Sebbies have dual thumbstuds. I haven't found this to cause a significant problem when extracting the knife.
 
I only have two Sebbie's, one with a single TS, and one (user) with dual TS's. I'd have to agree with Nathan on the symmetry. I think it does look better. I've never had a problem with the back TS catching on my pocket.
 
Nathan S said:
I hate the single thumbstud, it disturbs my sense of symmetry. I like to be able to open my knifes with either hand. All my Sebbies have dual thumbstuds. I haven't found this to cause a significant problem when extracting the knife.
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My thoughts, exactly. IMO, double thumblugs should be standard for a work knife like the Sebenza, single thumblug should be an option...
 
My opinion - Single on the large (can't see any reason you would be opening this monster with the opposite part of your hand) and double stud optional on the small - the other stud can be useful, although I have had the pocket snag problem myself.
 
I never expected so many fans of the single stud! I see you points though.

I'm firmly in the double stud camp. I have a few sebbies and the one with a single stud looks lopsided. It's the Van Gogh sebbie :)
 
I have both. The double thumb lugs are usually not a problem for pocket carry, because I prefere a belt pouch.
 
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