Fastest One Hand Folder

Originally posted by Lord_Ash
Full Tang Clan is right IMO but:

Blade geometry and balance can make a difference. A commander for example does open faster by applying the same force on the thumbstud (no waving) than most other liner-lock folders. The arc that the blade has to follow is more efficient than other designs. Of all my knives, I think the fastest liner I have is a Gerber Applegate Covert :eek: . A very suddle upward push on the stud causes an almost miraculously fast blade deployment, even faster than my Commanders. Nevertheless, waving the commander is still a bit faster. And so is flicking open Axis folders by momentarily pulling the axis down and releasing before it closes.
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Very true which is why I qualified my answer with "in general".

There are exceptions to the rule of course. For example, my Benchmade Pinnacle is a liner lock (okay, frame lock if you really want to be exact) but the heavy resistance of the thick ti-alloy liner-leaf prevents it from deploying very fast.

However, in general, I've found liner locks to be the fastest of the conventional manual folders. As you can see on page 1 of this thread, I also tipped my hat to the Gerber Covert as its "action" is brutally fast due to the ability to tweak the pivot screw, and because the thumbstud has such a tight arc. Though I don't know if I, personally, would say it's faster than a Commander.
 
My Bm AFCK and CRKT grey ghost mirage are the smoothest, and quickest knives i own. CRKT needs alittle bit of pressure to the thumb stud to pop open quick, and the AfCK flies open with a flick of the wrist. Also the Gerber E-Z out is a smooth knife for the money.
 
The Spyderco Military is one the fastest knives out of the pocket I own. That Spydiedrop opening gets very fast with the millie. But I prefer a secure grip over speed, so that´s why I prefer tip-up models
these days.

I heared that Sal Glesser does a pretty fast opening with that particular model.

Wouter
 
Originally posted by jjcoolay
Let me also throw in the Buck alpha hunter. I saw a guy with limited mobility in his right hand fling that thing open with ease. I would say that is pretty quick.
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I would have to agree. I cant flick mine open but it is so smooth and opens so easily it opens pretty darn fast with a thumb flick.I was quite surprised.The Alpha is a heavy knife and closed works great as a fistload......RB
 
Originally posted by veritas
Uhhhh, Speed Safe...;)
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Not necessarily so.

I have played with the big Boa, and I just bought the Scallion as a Christmas present to myself last week.

I can flick many of my liner locks much faster than the Speed Safe. Why? Simply because my thumb can exert more force than the small L spring of the Speed Safe. It's rather analogous to why I can accelerate faster in a manual transmission car over its automatic counterpart. Simply because I can control more of the variables.

I will admit one thing: the Speed Safe is a cool little novelty. The practicality may be questionable, but it sure is fun to flick open...that is when I remember to have the safety off! :o
 
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