First Knife

G-Money, the only way you're going to know whether a thumb hole or thumb stud is better for you is to try them out. Are there any stores in your area that carry Spyderco and other knives? If so, then go try them. When I first bought a one-handed opener many years ago I found the thumb hole types to be awkward but now I find either to be equally easy. Plan on practicing over and over and over for whatever type knife you buy until you can do it without having to look at the knife, meaning you orient it in your hand by feel alone, and preferably practice opening it with either hand.

As for sharpening, might as well get used to the idea. Unless you're planning on buying a new knife every time one gets dull, you might as well start reading up on sharpening. It really is not that tough. It's definitely easier to sharpen a plain edge but on the other hand if you don't want to sharpen your knife yourself, like maybe taking it to a professional for sharpening, then maybe a serrated edge would be better for you as they seem to hold their edge longer although that may be more of an illusion than actual fact.
 
Alright thanks for all the help guys, i think im gonna get a plain edge spyderco endura. Because of their popularity i would assume they are fine for handed opening but i have no experiance with a hole instead of a thumb stud, so is that a correct assumption that it will open one handed fine?

I appreciate everybody here being so kind and helpful, alot of online communities are full of jerks who come down on questions like mine. A bunch of fine people around these parts!:thumbup:
 
Some people do prefer thumbstuds or disks, but opening holes are usually considered easier to open one-handed than studs.

I think you made a great choice. A Spyderco Delica, Endura, or Native would be my top three picks for a first (quality) knife.

I wish I could see the look on your face the first time you cut something with your Endura.
 
G-Money said:
Alright thanks for all the help guys, i think im gonna get a plain edge spyderco endura. Because of their popularity i would assume they are fine for handed opening but i have no experiance with a hole instead of a thumb stud, so is that a correct assumption that it will open one handed fine?

I appreciate everybody here being so kind and helpful, alot of online communities are full of jerks who come down on questions like mine. A bunch of fine people around these parts!:thumbup:
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A few things to consider...

You originally stated that you were looking for a small to medium size knife, but the endura is quite a handful. It's on the larger side of what most people carry around every day. Yes, it's a great knife, but do remember that you're going to be getting a KNIFE, and not a knife. If you're looking for small-to-medium, try the delica. It's an inch shorter (give or take) and a lot more politically correct, but not quite as great for heavy duty cutting, because you may only be able to comfortably fit three fingers on the handle.

About the hole-vs-studs issue: I prefer studs when I'm barehanded, because I just give it a nudge in the right direction, and the blade goes. I don't keep my thumb on the stud the whole way around, whereas with a hole, my thumb is in the hole the whole way. When I'm gloved, the balance shifts, and I prefer holes. The only real way to find out which you prefer is to play with them, but neither system is bad.
 
the_mac said:
About the hole-vs-studs issue: I prefer studs when I'm barehanded, because I just give it a nudge in the right direction, and the blade goes. I don't keep my thumb on the stud the whole way around, whereas with a hole, my thumb is in the hole the whole way. When I'm gloved, the balance shifts, and I prefer holes. The only real way to find out which you prefer is to play with them, but neither system is bad.
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Actually if you practice a bit you don't have to keep your thumb in the hole all the way around. If I want to open my Native quickly I put the tip of my thumb (including nail) into the hole and just flick up wards. That will open the knife very fast, like it would with a stud.
It's a bit awkward at first but you get used to it quickly.
 
get a bm ares if you can find one .. i've had many knives some cost more ... some cost less ... its a great knife
 
I would recommend the Kabar Dozier 4059. You can find it on ebay. Smooth as silk, light and has a D2 blade heat treated to HRC 60-61. Razor sharp and cuts for a very long time:

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It's my favorite and I have a lot of knives (Endura, Sebenza, Griptilian, Skirmish, Manix, Delica, Native, etc.)
 
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