Half stop poll

half stops

  • I prefer half stops

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  • I do not like half stops

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  • makes no difference most of the time

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I prefer it on most of my knives. However, one of my favorites is my sodbuster so it is not a dealbreaker!
 
While I like half-stops, it isn't a deal breaker. Well, maybe on some of the very strongly sprung knives like the Douk Douk, or my GEC #73. You know, the type that will take the tip of your finger clean off when closing your knife without paying enough attention :D
 
black mamba said:
I voted no difference, most of the time. The few times it does make a difference to me are when the knife has 8+ pulls. When they are already stout, I do not want the half stop pulling the blade out of my grip-- that's when they become dangerous.
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That's pretty much how I look at them as well (and voted so). And combine small/shallow nail nicks with a very hard pull, and they get even more dicey. I have a 1970 Case Peanut in stag which fits that bill across the board, on all counts. But, as mentioned, so long as I pay attention to which knife is in my hand, I don't generally worry about it too much. I don't necessarily view knives like this in either a positive or negative light, but instead view it as part of the unique character of certain knives. Much like people (and some animals), some need to be handled with a little more care, else they may bite. :)


David
 
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I quite like them, but as most have already said, it's not a deal-breaker for me at all.

kamagong said:
I don't much care one way or the other, but I do think they should be pattern appropriate. I don't like that GEC uses half-stops on ALL their knives...
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Good point Christian, though surely GEC don't use them on ALL their knives, my 66 doesn't have them for instance.

Obsessed with Edges said:
Much like people (and some animals), some need to be handled with a little more care, else they may bite. :)
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Indeed :)
 
To me it makes no difference most of the time.

But it also depends on the pattern. A little peanut without a half stop would be a little strange - imo. but on other knives I don´t like 'em.

But in general it doesn´t make a difference in most of the time, so there goes my vote.
 
I like em too but nice looking scales trumps the half stop/or not debate for me..
 
I prefer having a half-stop. It makes it easier and safer to close it one-handed. Moreover, I like the tactile sensation of it, and I feel it adds a level of refinement to the knife. But it's not a deal breaker for me if the knife doesn't have half-stops. I prefer my Case 6332 to my 6318HE, for example. I prefer the GEC Bull Nose over the Case Sodbuster Jr. I even filed a half-stop onto the cam of my Case 31048 slimline trapper. But it's not the deciding factor on whether I buy or carry a particular knife. More of an "icing on the cake" thing if it has half-stops.
 
Judging by the very limited examples from which I draw my preference, I think I prefer them.

It's not a deal breaker
 
I like half stops and prefer them on larger folder that have strong springs but they have to be done right. Backsprings flush in all three positions, I also like them because when done they show the skill of the cutler and the accuracy of the manufacturing equipment.

Is it a deal breaker for me when it comes to getting a knife? Heck no, I'm a knife hoarder and essentially if it's a knife and not a total POS, I'll keep it, what can I say it's a sickness... ;) :)
 
Given the choice on any knife, I'd take the half stops. I like them. Still, it would have very minimal if any impact on me keeping the knife.
 
My view on half stops is kind of ambivalent. I have knives with no half stops that I love, and I have knives with half stops that I love just as much. If I like the overall knife, then I don't care. I love them on my peanut, but my favorite SAK's do not have them, but I still love them. Six of one, a half dozen of another.

An after thought; maybe on very small knives they lend a bit of safety opening the blade, kind of letting you get a better grip for control at the pause point.

Carl.
 
jackknife said:
An after thought; maybe on very small knives they lend a bit of safety opening the blade, kind of letting you get a better grip for control at the pause point.

Carl.
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That's funny Carl, I look at it the other way, when closing larger folders with strong backsprings it prevents them from snapping closed as you pass the half way spot in the add when closing. :)
 
Amazing how lopsided this is. I had no idea so many prefer half stops. No wonder a lot of knives have this feature. Switching back and forth I have to remind myself, specifically when I grab my 55. The spring is very strong and the liner lock adds another element. So far so good but been real close a few times.
 
I like half stops a lot. But as some others have said, a very stiff pull with half stops....you better show some respect!

Mark
 
rockgolfer said:
Amazing how lopsided this is. I had no idea so many prefer half stops. No wonder a lot of knives have this feature. Switching back and forth I have to remind myself, specifically when I grab my 55. The spring is very strong and the liner lock adds another element. So far so good but been real close a few times.
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I tend to pinch the blade pretty good when closing. I'm not sure the spring has ever bothered me as long as I'm mindful to handle it that way.
 
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