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[Aquaholicc]

I call fidgeting hand therapy. I'm a retired hvac/pipefitter and both my hands are stiff and arthritic.
I open and close them; squeeze them etc. with both hands. Good for circulation, flexibility and strength.
Feels good.

Brilliant, I will add this to my aresenal of “why” if I have your permission.

That being said is there a go to “therapy” knife for you ?

 

[rje58]

I do the same thing with rubber balls and those little hand grip exercisers you can get at a sporting goods store or the big box places. I hadn't thought of doing it with knives, but since most of us knife knuts enjoy handling our knives, why not?

I call fidgeting hand therapy. I'm a retired hvac/pipefitter and both my hands are stiff and arthritic.
I open and close them; squeeze them etc. with both hands. Good for circulation, flexibility and strength.
Feels good.

 

[Keypper]

what a wild thread this has become.

Anyways to input my 2cents, Ive never considered the fidgeting factor ever when buying a knife. If I did i would probably have owned a pm2 before, which I havent. But if you guys can afford/find one, Id definetly say the shiro neOn is my best fidgety knife. Thing flys open and close so easily without trying its ridiculous.

 

[tiguy7]

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It’s almost like you have to solve a little maze, every time you want to open your knife!

The button that actuates the blade is actually the head of a pin that goes through the blade. If you slide the pin forward, it opens the knife. If you slide the pin backwards, it closes the knife (after releasing the liner lock).

 

[Aquaholicc]

what a wild thread this has become.

Anyways to input my 2cents, Ive never considered the fidgeting factor ever when buying a knife. If I did i would probably have owned a pm2 before, which I havent. But if you guys can afford/find one, Id definetly say the shiro neOn is my best fidgety knife. Thing flys open and close so easily without trying its ridiculous.

Yeah man I loved my Ultra Lite but sadly it was too small for my EDC task so I quickly picked up a Hati and haven’t looked back yet. After some TLC: polishing washers/adding nano oil and finding the sweet spot for the pivot, you just can’t beat the action of a Shiro even WITHOUT bearings

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The button that actuates the blade is actually the head of a pin that goes through the blade. If you slide the pin forward, it opens the knife. If you slide the pin backwards, it closes the knife (after releasing the liner lock).

Man I want to say this is the knife the A/C tech had. I can’t say for certain but I’m sure you had to perform a extra step or two just to open/close the knife on his Camillus. I knew I should have taken a photo

 

[McFeeli]

I consider myself to be a bit fidgety all together. Don't get me wrong, I can sit still and be quiet when I have to, but I much prefer having some sort of distraction/job to do. I have a bad habit of letting my leg bounce up and down if I let my foot sit a certain way, now that annoys people, especially on long car rides. I keep a little 25 cent rubber ball in my truck to toy with on those occasions as well.

I usually don't buy knives just for that reason, but some of mine are way better at it. My mini Ritter does a fantastic job at it(without being too noisy). My 0900 is the opposite, it snaps open like a clap of thunder, that can be fun if I'm by myself.

I forgot all about something else I tend to do with some my knives(until I just started doing it absentmindedly a minute ago), with knives that have some heft I'll spin them around in my hand(closed) and just notice the weight changing. Traditionals are great for that.

 

[ChazzyP]

I call fidgeting hand therapy. I'm a retired hvac/pipefitter and both my hands are stiff and arthritic.
I open and close them; squeeze them etc. with both hands. Good for circulation, flexibility and strength.
Feels good.

I know exactly where you're coming from, brother. I've been banging nails (often the wrong ones ) for 47 years and have all the stiffness, twisted fingers, scarring, and arthritis imaginable in these beat up old carpenter's mitts. I've got a lot of folding knives and find it therapeutic as well as plenty fun to open and close them.

One-hand opening/closing for me is a must-have and most all of my knives flick open as that's just my preference. That includes all my CRKs which I tune up to operate thusly, though a few of them flicked easily right out of the box. I've carried a pocket knife all my life but came to better knives, modern folders, and collecting as a hobby a bit over a dozen years ago. I flirted with assisted opening a bit, but didn't care for the awkwardness of closing and sold or de-assisted any I kept, save one that was a gift. I've never been attracted to autos, save for three I bought on the sly as a teenager on a European trip. My mom found and promptly confiscated those anyway.

So what do I have that I like to play with? All of them. Spydies, BMKs, Shiros, Hinderers, CRKs, ZTs, lionSTEELS, Al Mars, and lots of one/offs, my Olamic Wayfarer 247 and Cheburkov Scout being particular favorites. I love flippers and Ti framelocks, but am into all my other locks and releases as well. I use most all of them, too, and one-handedness is essential in my work as my pocket knife is often a problem solver while my off-hand is otherwise occupied.

I so admire excellent design and execution that let one open and close a knife under one's one power. Practical and fun and definitely fidget-worthy.

Cool thread, Aquaholicc , and nice to see it back on the rails.

 

[SharpieB]

I love playing with my ZT0620 and my Cold Steel Folders (Recon 1’s, Rajah III and American Lawman).

That authoritative “thunk” when I flip them open is very therapeutic.

My Axis lock Benchmades are fun to flick as well. Bugout and Griptilian.

 

[bolabeenz]

Brilliant, I will add this to my aresenal of “why” if I have your permission.

That being said is there a go to “therapy” knife for you ?

I'll grab 6 or so watching tv. I mix it up.
Knives are good because you get to work and stretch the small muscles and joints in ways you wouldn't normally move them.
Hand Yoga with knives.

 

[James Y]

This may seem a bit weird, but the knives I seem to fidget with the most while sitting around are my average-sized SAKs that I EDC; mainly, my Pioneer or Spartan. I open and close the implements, or absentmindedly move the closed knife around in my hand, feeling all the textures/smoothness/etc. It's always fun for me that each implement has such crisp walk and talk, with such consistency, at such a low price per knife.

I do open and close my moderns, but that's usually maybe once or twice at a time, and then I just keep it closed (when not in use) and likewise, move the closed knife around in my hand, feeling the handle/back of blade textures. I personally don't feel the urge to flick repeatedly, but that's just me.

On another note:
I'm a professional massage therapist, so my hands/grip are always getting a workout. In addition to supplemental hand strengthening devices like rubber balls, spring-loaded grippers, weight-filled jars, etc., it's beneficial to also lightly massage your fingers and palms, stretch and lightly pull your fingers, and stretch your wrists, unless doing so hurts you. Another interesting thing is using those metal Baoding balls; two balls you maneuver around in one hand at a time, that are beneficial for maintaining suppleness/dexterity in your hands.

Jim

 

[herisson]

So, I’ve come to the realization that when I’m looking to buy a new knife whether it be a “hard use” blade or something for those dressier nights out to dinner, there is always a little voice in my head asking myself “How much of a “fidget factor” does said knife present me with?” Now that I’ve finally come to terms with this and accepted that its just a part of my many personal parameters when looking for a knife I wanted to ask the humble BF community how many of you suffer this same sickness? If so, what is your favorite “fidget knife” to annoy the roommate/wife/girlfriend/boyfriend/aunt/uncle/brother/sister whoever it is you live with!

In case some of you care as to what my answer is..I’d have to say my BM Anthem or PM2 are about neck and neck for 1st in terms of “fidget-bility”. Anthem for the simple fact of the rocket firing blade speed/sound of the steel hitting the Ti and PM2 just because well...who in their right mind doesn’t enjoy “spydie flicking” their Spyderco?!

Thanks for sharing,
Pictures/descriptions as to why you pick the knife are encouraged!

Brilliant, I will add this to my aresenal of “why” if I have your permission.

That being said is there a go to “therapy” knife for you ?

The "fidgeting stuff" is definitely outlandish to me. I get it as me being too old to understand the modern world. I can definitely live with that. Very well. And I keep on enjoying a host of knives who cut, chop, slice, shave and all that jazz. If you really need to fidget... well, there's better things than knives.

 

[WValtakis]

I forgot all about something else I tend to do with some my knives(until I just started doing it absentmindedly a minute ago), with knives that have some heft I'll spin them around in my hand(closed) and just notice the weight changing. Traditionals are great for that.

I do that a lot too .

~Chip

 

[James Y]

The "fidgeting stuff" is definitely outlandish to me. I get it as me being too old to understand the modern world. I can definitely live with that. Very well. And I keep on enjoying a host of knives who cut, chop, slice, shave and all that jazz. If you really need to fidget... well, there's better things than knives.

I don't know if it's outlandish or has to do with the modern world. In my case, I've carried (and used) knives since I was a kid back in the 1970s, and even back then I would occasionally fidget with my pocketknives while sitting around. I'd open and close each blade a few times, then move the closed knife around in my hand, kind of like a worry stone. Although this was never done in school or around people who might deem it odd...though normally my closed pocketknives were small enough not to have attracted attention in my hand, anyway. On a multi-blade, I always knew automatically by feel which blade or implement was which, without needing to look.

Everybody's different, I guess.

Jim

 

[GB940Rookie]

Ive never considered “fidget factor” when purchasing a knife but these two guys would be the most fun to fidget with. Sometimes I’ll take out the 940-1 just to look at it, and I’m still amazed at the action on both 940s. Never thought I would own such nice, almost perfect for me, folders.

Then there’s this guy. The other folder that I sometimes take out just to look at. The build quality on these are just incredible for the money spent. I gave $128 for mine before MAPpoop pricing went into effect. What a cutter! It fits my 2X hands perfectly.

But the sound...........that beautiful thwack it makes when the thick liner engages the tang.......yeah. You GB guys know what I’m talking about.

It’s not a fidget knife like the 940s, but who cares

 

[Aquaholicc]

I forgot all about something else I tend to do with some my knives(until I just started doing it absentmindedly a minute ago), with knives that have some heft I'll spin them around in my hand(closed) and just notice the weight changing. Traditionals are great for that.

Seems I need to start looking into a “old timey” traditional knife solely for not only the fridget factor you speak up but also I tend to pack lots of fruit for lunch/throughout the day. I still have yet to have a knife dedicated to this task.

The "fidgeting stuff" is definitely outlandish to me. I get it as me being too old to understand the modern world. I can definitely live with that. Very well. And I keep on enjoying a host of knives who cut, chop, slice, shave and all that jazz. If you really need to fidget... well, there's better things than knives.

Yeah like many others here have stated not only is it a fridget factor but also I think it’s a way of appreciating the craftsmanship on said knives. I suppose I was just making the correlation of the two as they seem to go hand and hand.

Ive never considered “fidget factor” when purchasing a knife but these two guys would be the most fun to fidget with. Sometimes I’ll take out the 940-1 just to look at it, and I’m still amazed at the action on both 940s. Never thought I would own such nice, almost perfect for me, folders.

Then there’s this guy. The other folder that I sometimes take out just to look at. The build quality on these are just incredible for the money spent. I gave $128 for mine before MAPpoop pricing went into effect. What a cutter! It fits my 2X hands perfectly.

But the sound...........that beautiful thwack it makes when the thick liner engages the tang.......yeah. You GB guys know what I’m talking about.

It’s not a fidget knife like the 940s, but who cares

Thanks for sharing GBRookie! The 940-2 was my first “quality” knife to me and I fell in love man. Now that I’ve gained much experience/knowledge in this hobby we call knives, I’m starting to tinker around more and do my own maintenance/soft mods if you will? I polished my washers with 3000 grit sandpaper and added some 10wt nano oil, boyyyy is it a charm to use now!

 

[jbmonkey]

nope. don't look for figeting ability when it comes to knives or guns or tools etc.

dont really like to play around with knives or guns or power tools. bad habit that leads to trouble and accomplishes nothing good. would never open and close a knife while driving. really bad idea and quite dangerous. one day youll drop it in your lap.

people with uncontrolled nervous energy issues should get one of those stress relieving/figeting issues squeeze balls and play with that. much safer.

 

[Aquaholicc]

nope. don't look for figeting ability when it comes to knives or guns or tools etc.

dont really like to play around with knives or guns or power tools. bad habit that leads to trouble and accomplishes nothing good. would never open and close a knife while driving. really bad idea and quite dangerous. one day youll drop it in your lap.

people with uncontrolled nervous energy issues should get one of those stress relieving/figeting issues squeeze balls and play with that. much safer.

Haven’t you heard of living on the edge? I want to exercise my hand therapy/adult child issues dangerously, not with a little stress plush doll damn it!

 

[jbmonkey]

Haven’t you heard of living on the edge? I want to exercise my hand therapy/adult child issues dangerously, not with a little stress plush doll damn it!

too each their own. reason ive made it this far is i dont take uncalculated and zero reward producing risks in life. risk vs. reward. reward has to be there to take a risk. figeting with a knife while driving gives no real rewards.

they make squeeze balls better than a doll.

 

[anthonycastorena2014]

You can have it your cake and eat it too
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~Chip

Wow dude. Seriously Wow! I have never seen such a thing. Verry cool

 

[Mr.SATism]

Call me crazy but my current 'fidget toy' is my lionsteel roundhead. I love closing it one handed so much that as soon as it closes, my hands rush back to open it. I don't know how many traditionalists agree with me, but a nice crisp half stop and close just send happy vibes to my brain