If we must have so many liner/frame locks...

[gomipile]

Then please make some left handed versions of the more popular models, like the Skyline.

Alternatively, bring back the stud lock, or an ambidextrous Hawk lock, or use the Blackie Collins Bolt Action in a knife or two, or something.

Anyway, I love the direction Kershaw has been taking these past few years, except for the asymmetric locking mechanisms.

Before you say "X is available on the secondary market." or such, please know that I want these sorts of things to be readily available as users, not collectors' items that will only become harder to replace with time.

edit:fixed a silly typo

 

[stickymeat]

look at spyderco, they have ambidextrous clip

 

[gomipile]

First, I posted in the Kershaw forum because I love a lot about Kershaw knives: the ergonomics, fit and finish, steel, heat treatment, looks, value per dollar, etc. I do have some Spyderco knives which I like, but when I want to talk Spyderco, I post in the Spyderco or general forums.

Second, I wasn't posting about the handedness of the pocket clips, I was posting about the handedness of the locking mechanisms. The handedness of the clips is not unimportant, but I'd rather see a left handed liner lock than a right handed liner lock with ambi clips.

And what I'd really like to see is more symmetrical, ambidextrous lock knives, like the bump series. AFAIK, none of the stud lock knives are currently in production. The Hawk locks are also out of production, and while not symmetrical, at least they keep ones fingers totally out of the way of the blade when closing. I know, flippers ameliorate that by hitting the finger when the finger depresses the lock. That's why nearly all of the liner/frame lock knives I own are Kershaws. Frame/liner locks with flippers are just safer to close than those without, especially with Speed Safe.

I'm just saying that if production costs for stud/Hawk/other locks are too high, then maybe some left handed frame/liner locks would be an okay compromise.

Then again, by the time any of that could realistically happen, the AXIS lock patent will have expired. I'd love to see some 14c28n blades at a Kershaw price point with AXIS locks.

 

[Scurvy092]

I like the bar lock on my Surefire Dart. It is ambi and seems fairly simple/strong.

 

[gomipile]

I'm a little confused that no one has responded regarding Kershaw knives, considering the forum I posted this in...

 

[Leek_Freak]

Shows how many lefties there are

Just kidding...I've played with a couple lefties before (I'm right handed) and it's awkward for me so I can definitely understand why you'd want more lefties.

 

[2 shot]

I'm a little confused that no one has responded regarding Kershaw knives, considering the forum I posted this in...

My guess is because it was address with in the last month.

 

[jimmer_5]

Gomipile -

Unfortunately, there are no plans for any dedicated left handed knives at the moment. We are working to make more left handed friendly knives with reversible pocket clips. Other mechanisms are always an option, but no plans for a new Stud lock aright now either.

 

[Dr Heelhook]

I am left handed and I personally don't dislike right handed liner locks per se, I have no problems operating them with my left hand, I even think it works better that way. What I do hate though, is when the blade is positioned in a way that the thumb opening mechanism is so close the handle in the closed position that you need a cutout in the handle to be able to use it properly. This cutout is usually only found on the right side of the blade which makes the knife much harder to open with a left hand, which is annoying.

 

[gomipile]

I am left handed and I personally don't dislike right handed liner locks per se, I have no problems operating them with my left hand, I even think it works better that way. What I do hate though, is when the blade is positioned in a way that the thumb opening mechanism is so close the handle in the closed position that you need a cutout in the handle to be able to use it properly. This cutout is usually only found on the right side of the blade which makes the knife much harder to open with a left hand, which is annoying.

True, that is probably the bigger issue. Flippers help a bit, but not all liner locks have flippers, either. The Speedform II and Blur, for example, could use more space between the handle scale and the left hand thumb stud.