Mnandi Thumb Notch Change

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Exeter354

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Has anyone noticed a change recently to the thumb notch on the Mnandi, or am I just late to the party here? I bought one with a birth date of March 25, 2012 and it has a longer notch with an almost sharp top edge, making it easy to open one-handed. I got another with a birth date of June 29th, 2012 and the thumb notch is smaller and has a rounded top edge, making it almost impossible to open one-handed. Anyone else notice this? Any ideas why this change was made? Here are some photo links:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/Raneleigh/photo6.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m285/Raneleigh/photo5-1.jpg
 
All of mine are pre-June 2012 and look like the bigger thumb notch. Interesting, I do see what you mean.
What does the face side look like?
 
Aesthetically, the more rounded notch looks more pleasing to my eyes than the older version. If I had to choose one over the other, I would try and get my hands on the older version for the ability to open it one handed.
 
lisantica said:
All of mine are pre-June 2012 and look like the bigger thumb notch. Interesting, I do see what you mean.
What does the face side look like?
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Face side looks the exact same, no other changes. Well...maybe one very minor change, but it could just be a result of the production process and not necessarily across the board...the blade is a little shorter by maybe a couple of millimeters.
 
Reminds me of my one-handed closing problem with my Umnum. Interesting change with the Mnandi.
Sonny
 
I heard back from the dealer that I got it from that CRK has made this change to the newer ones. For the life of me I can't figure out why they'd want to make it nothing more than a nail nick now. I can't imagine anyone being able to open it one handed anymore. It was a challenge enough before, but with this change it's close to impossible. I can't even grab it with thumb on the one side and middle finger assist on the other. Very odd. Still, an absolute gorgeous knife no doubt - and I'm sure they have their reasons.
 
I just checked and my Box Elder Burl's birth date is 6/29/12. I personally do not notice much of a difference opening with one hand. I do position my thumb almost perpendicular to the blade when opening with one hand so this could be the reason I don't have an issue.
 
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