I wont ever carry another triad lock again after today.

Halfneck said:
Pilot error. I will admit that the one Cold Steel knife I had with the Triad lock would snap closed with authority. But I also have a few other folders that would do the same thing in that situation. Sorry about your accident.
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All of my Tri-Ad lock folders snap closed with authority. Especially my Spartan and my Espada (here's hoping nobody has similar accidents with those beastly blades), and I've has no problems. I've accidentally cut myself with a Spyderco once, should I blame the knife? My sister cut herself trying to shave with one of my Kershaws, does that mean I'm going to never going to carry Kershaw anymore because of her user error?

Let's get real. The reality is that knives are sharp and if you don't pay them the proper attention and take them seriously, you may be cut.

I read once that a student of the American Bando Association was training with his kukri and practicing a form. He was not handling it properly. It fell, point-first, and impaled his foot. I guess we should just all avoid kukris, too, because you'll drop them and chop your feet off right?

Yeah, I know, different knife, different situation, but it's the same principle.
 
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Don't give up on it! Strong detents help prevent accidents......I have had a knife open in my pocket before and now I must have a strong detent in my knives.
Hope your cut heals cleanly, keep it clean and dry!
 
It takes time to grow accustomed to any knife. This is a case of user error it seems. Not everyone has the same amount of hand strength, manual flexibility, or digital dexterity. I have a couple TriAd locks and have not had this happen, not even close. Then again, when I pick a knife to use for extended periods of time, I make sure that it opens and closes to my liking, I take the time to understand the mechanics of the knife as it opens and closes, etc. Sorry for your luck, but as stated accidents happen. Sometimes slow, purposeful movements prevent these sorts of accidents. For the record, there seems to be a lot of mid back lock style knives that have a strong detent. It's built into the design, and cutting oneself when using knives seems to be inevitable for us all.
 
My Spartan bit me the day I got it. That lock is crazy strong. On another note I tried closing a Gerber Fast against my leg while my other hand was full and cut straight into the tip of my finger with the serrated part of the blade, required 6 stitches.
 
Yep, no reason to give up on the knife. I cut the very tip of my right ring finger off twice right after first getting my XL Voyager with Tri-Ad lock. I was left with a nice round slice of skin about 3/16" diameter and 1/32" thick each time. Rev is correct about becoming accustomed to a particular knife or style of knife. Once I got used to using it, I ceased to have problems. I frequently edc Tri-Ad equipped knives without issue now. Just take the cut as (a painful) part of the learning curve. :thumbup:
 
Spudly94 said:
It's stupid on how hard it is to open a triaid lock with one hand with out a wrist flick
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I can flick my American Lawman open, pointed upwards, with no wrist.

For what it is billed as, the Tri-Ad is great, in my opinion. Yeah, the action isn't as easy as my Spyderco Stretch but they are two very different knives.
 
White. said:
I doubt ill ever get used to it now, dont want to risk it doing it again. Ill still use the knife just not for that. Still qualifies for yard work and stuff. At work i guess ill have to find something else, my first knife i used at work was the kershaw blackout and that didnt work out so well because it got nasty inside. Then i went to a byrd cara cara 2 but the handle profile was uncomfortable for me. Now we are at this one. Ive been looking for a fixed blade but havent been able to find anything that i wont need to wear a belt for and i never have a belt on for work.
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I EDC a BK14 on a lanyard like a necklace. Fantastic knife and gets used constantly. The zytel handles are cheap and well worth the money. It's a small fixed blade so it won't bite you when opening. The BK11 is it's almost identical twin. Both are slightly larger and more affordable than the ESEE Izula series. The Becker gets my vote every time.
 
Been using Tri Ad locs for several years now, no damage. The only time I ever cut myself wth a knife, a Spyderco Police serrated closed on my hand.
Go figure. I do not now, nor did I then blame Spyderco for the error. Operator error is operator error, no matter what brand the knife. I love the Tri Ad lock, best in the business FAIAC.

I also know better than to fiddle with a sharp object with wet hands. A man's got to know his limitations. If the Tri Ad lock is too much for your wimpy hands, do not carry it anymore. I myself will continue to carry mine regardless of your misfortune.

No detent on any of the Tri Ad lock knives I own, including the mighty Espada XL. The only Col Steel I have with a detent is my old Vaquero Grande, which is not a Tria AD, but a really strong lockback. The detent stops the knife about halfway before fully closing.
 
Needless to say, learn to work the knife before you do any work with it ! It took me some time before I was flawless operating the same knife .
 
First time being bitten by a knife?
Take pride and learn from it.
My little guy sliced his finger open with my Benchmade Adamas and then it became his favorite knife, he always shows off that scar!


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my coworker was showing the large espada to a customer once, for her fist time, and when she closed it she almost slammed it right on her finger. that would have been a nasty one! I did have my coldsteel lightly close on me once, but my fault for messing around with it, happens to the best of us.
 
I never let my fingers get in the way of the blade untill its locked open. I know what you mean because its almost happened to me afew times but you just have to get used to cold steels.
 
I have operated triads after they had been dropped inside of a drawtool full of gear oil... Never had an issue. Thats why I loved carrying a cs triad locking knife for work because of the grip it had even when my hands or knife was slick with oil. I do have to say I waved my Recon 1, and make a wave stud for the XL Voyager. Most of the time I needed the knife quick and did not want to mess with the thumb stud. I love waved blades for work, its just fast to deploy, cut, and put away safely.

Sorry you cut yourself, and I understand that it is no fun being cut and the frustration that follows, but I assure you its a good blade, and it will be ok :)

I have cut myself more times and more severely with a slipjoint stockman than anything else. Still one of my favorite blades because it was not the knife's or the designs fault.
 
If I quit carrying a knife I'd cut myself with, I'd probably not be carrying any kind of sharp instrument. You name it, I've probably shed blood with it (mine). Got the scars to show. But don't blame the tool.
 
Damn, I must be the man or something. I have the same knife, and have never had a problem opening it one handed.

I call operator error. Brand changing ain't gonna fix that.
 
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