How do you open yours?

[CyberRacer]

Given the choice I'm usually reaching for a knife with a blade hole. Fan of a good middle finger flick.

 

[Kettleman]

Two weeks ago my answer would have been thumb stud.
Now…
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But since you ask about “folding” then Thumb Stud

 

[91bravo]

Pinch and pull should be on that poll too.

 

[jfk1110]

With my thumb!!!

 

[mitchnola]

I would have selected thumb stud, disk and wave! And I prefer pb washers!

 

[woodysone]

Flipper tab

https://imgur.com/a/DMh4C4p

 

[BlindMouse2of3]

I prefer fixed blade but have a flipper tab and blade hole that see pocket time.

 

[K.O.D.]

Holes, flippers (front and regular), autos, OTF.

No thumbstuds, discs, or waves.

 

[K.O.D.]

 

[Knives&Lint]

I find that if a knife has the ability to open using the lock (button, AXIS, shark, compression, etc.) I tend to use that more often than not on those knives.

 

[eveled]

Pinch and pull should be on that poll too.

Yep, that’s why I voted other

 

[Random Dan]

I can get along just fine with most opening mechanisms, but the Pena style front flipper is definitely my favorite.

 

[WedgeAntilles]

Being a CRK fan boy with more CRK than any other brand, I'm team thumb stud. I prefer that on my Hinderers and Grimso Norseman also, over the flipper tab. I prefer the thumb hole on my Arius, because it's basically the same motion. Never got the Spydie flick down.

 

[Another Shepherd]

I have updated my list because of a reminder from DocJD

Best: Auto
Regular flipper (not front flipper!)
Spydie hole (not a slot!)
Thumb stud
Unlock + gravity or flick
...
Next to absolute worst: Nail nick
Absolute worst: AD15/Scorpion lock

I tried an Emerson years ago but could not get it to work with my shorts. Gave it as a going away present to a friend who was into CQC. It worked with his jeans.

 

[Terry M.]

Love me a flipper tab. Not so much a front flipper but back flipper.

 

[Wolverine666]

I favor thumb studs and Spydie holes

 

[Wild Willie]

Absolute worst: Nail nick

Blasphemy! You uncultured heathen!

I'm in the other category as well. I'm still a slip joint guy at heart, but I do prefer ones that can be pinched open.

 

[sgt1372]

The thumb stud & disk are the only types of openers that I don't like like because they usually aren't well positioned for my hand/fingers.

I listed autos as my favorite openers. I can't legally carry an auto knife in CA over 2" long , even though I'm licensed to carry a loaded gun concealed. Yeah, it's dumb. I don't own any autos less than 2" long. So, I just get my kicks opening my autos at home alone. LOL!

For general use, I prefer a flipper (front or rear) but thumb holes are fine (I own a lot of them) and, for SD use, I lean towards knives w/wave openers, particularly when I want/need to carry a karambit.

Nail nicks are the only method available on some knives like my SAKs & Buck 110. It is what it is.

 

[Triple_D]

Nail nick.....I like it.




Edit: I actually do the "pinch and pull" method most often, but I like having the nail nick, too.

 

[K.O.D.]

The thumb stud & disk are the only types of openers that I don't like like because they usually aren't well position for my hand.

I listed autos as my favorite openers. I can't legally carry an auto knife in CA over 2" long , even though I'm licensed to carry a loaded gun concealed. Yeah, it's dumb. I don't own any autos les than 2" long. So, I just get my kicks opening my autos at home alone. LOL!

For general use, I prefer a flipper (front or rear) but thumb holes are fine (I own a lot of them) and, for SD use, I lean towards knives w/wave openers, particularly when I want/need to carry a karambit.

I feel you, if I go into the city (Chicago) they have a 2.5" blade limit, yet I carry a pistol with permit. It's been almost a year since I went into the city, but I'm still sick of stupid laws.

I agree on studs/disk opener. I just don't like the feel either.