Mnandi nail nick -- has it been changed to make it larger and easier to open?

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flash900

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I'm looking for a Mnandi and require one that opens one-handed.

I've been following comments that say the old-style nail nick is easier to open.

So I was curious to find that CRK includes this statement with the specs of the current version:

"The S35VN blade is machined on both sides with an enlarged thumbnail recess for easy opening."

Enlarged?
Just looking at photos, the nail nick on the newer version appears to be smaller than that on the old,

Has the nail nick been enlarged since the newer model was introduced and some people complained that it was too hard to open one-handed?

Thanks for your help.
 
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I'm not aware of a recent change. I feel that the new detent is the main reason the newer model is more difficult to open one-handed.
 
sk8n said:
I'm not aware of a recent change. I feel that the new detent is the main reason the newer model is more difficult to open one-handed.
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Thanks, I was aware of changes from the old model but not on the detent.
 
Still wondering what this is about in the current specs:

"The S35VN blade is machined on both sides with an enlarged thumbnail recess for easy opening."
 
I think the recess is a little deeper than it was, but I've also seen a youtube video that shows the upper edge being rounder and therefore more difficult to flick.
 
As posted above, the detent is the big change. I have versions of both, and the old style if much easier to open (too easy IMO) The nail nicks on both function the same in my use, but the detent is stronger on the newer blades.
 
flash900 said:
Still wondering what this is about in the current specs:

"The S35VN blade is machined on both sides with an enlarged thumbnail recess for easy opening."
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I think they mean in comparison to other traditional-style knives with a slim nail-nick. I don't think the comparison is meant between versions of the Mnandi.

I saw a Youtube video from someone I can't remember that basically put forth that trying to open your Mnandi with one hand makes no sense anyway. The idea of the knife is that you are a 'gentleman', who is enjoying opening his fine knife, to open a letter, or nip a cigar top, or cut a thread off your suit. The knife is way, way too small and slippery for personal defense, survival, tactical, or any other things that require fasts one-handed deployment, so it is an argument about nothing.

Take your time and enjoy opening your Mnandi. One of the finer things in life for sure!
 
kidcongo said:
I think they mean in comparison to other traditional-style knives with a slim nail-nick. I don't think the comparison is meant between versions of the Mnandi.

I saw a Youtube video from someone I can't remember that basically put forth that trying to open your Mnandi with one hand makes no sense anyway. The idea of the knife is that you are a 'gentleman', who is enjoying opening his fine knife, to open a letter, or nip a cigar top, or cut a thread off your suit. The knife is way, way too small and slippery for personal defense, survival, tactical, or any other things that require fasts one-handed deployment, so it is an argument about nothing.

Take your time and enjoy opening your Mnandi. One of the finer things in life for sure!
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Well said!
 
I use the "spyder-drop" on my Mnandi. :eek:......

I have never had any problems opening the Mnandi with one hand but I agree that it is essentially a non issue on a knife like that anyway. That said the nail nick is in an odd place for two handed opening as one would expect to see the nick further down the blade making the opening more condusive to the use of two hands. It is a traditional with modern flair though so having the option of using it both methods could well have been intended. :)

kidcongo said:
I think they mean in comparison to other traditional-style knives with a slim nail-nick. I don't think the comparison is meant between versions of the Mnandi.

I saw a Youtube video from someone I can't remember that basically put forth that trying to open your Mnandi with one hand makes no sense anyway. The idea of the knife is that you are a 'gentleman', who is enjoying opening his fine knife, to open a letter, or nip a cigar top, or cut a thread off your suit. The knife is way, way too small and slippery for personal defense, survival, tactical, or any other things that require fasts one-handed deployment, so it is an argument about nothing.

Take your time and enjoy opening your Mnandi. One of the finer things in life for sure!
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kidcongo said:
I think they mean in comparison to other traditional-style knives with a slim nail-nick. I don't think the comparison is meant between versions of the Mnandi.

I saw a Youtube video from someone I can't remember that basically put forth that trying to open your Mnandi with one hand makes no sense anyway. The idea of the knife is that you are a 'gentleman', who is enjoying opening his fine knife, to open a letter, or nip a cigar top, or cut a thread off your suit. The knife is way, way too small and slippery for personal defense, survival, tactical, or any other things that require fasts one-handed deployment, so it is an argument about nothing.

Take your time and enjoy opening your Mnandi. One of the finer things in life for sure![/QU

I just turned 70, have carried a knife all my life and have never needed one for personal defense, survival, tactical or any other things that require fast one-handed deployment, guess it's why I carry a Mnandi!!!
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