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Multitools with assisted opening blades
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I'll check it out. Thanks!
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It is not as easily done as with a Spyderco, but I never fumble when opening the PE blade on my Charge despite the smaller purchase on the cutout. For some reason, the SE blade requires more of my attention. This could be a personal call, based on hand size and thumb shape. You might have to try one out and decide for yourself.
Kershaw Funxion series-- DIY, EMT and Outdoor
DIY-- blade, flathead, bottle opener, 1/4" wrench driver, carabiner.
EMT--partly serrated blade, flathead, bottle opener, 1/4" wrench driver, strap cutter, glass breaker, carabiner.
Outdoor-- blade, wood saw, carabiner.
DIY-- blade, flathead, bottle opener, 1/4" wrench driver, carabiner.
EMT--partly serrated blade, flathead, bottle opener, 1/4" wrench driver, strap cutter, glass breaker, carabiner.
Outdoor-- blade, wood saw, carabiner.
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FWIW, my only multitool with an assisted opening blade was a SOG Power Assist and I gave it away last week.
I bought it new in July 2012. It was out of the box only a few minutes before I knew I would never carry it. The sliding "on/off" lock levers on the sides chafed my hands so it was uncomfortable to hold. I have only seen a couple of other owners make the same comment, so it may work better for other people than it did for me.
I would have liked the Power Assist tool more if the blades were manually opened instead of spring assisted. By the time you unlock the blade and flick it open, it seemed like any advantage of the assistance design was lost.
I bought it new in July 2012. It was out of the box only a few minutes before I knew I would never carry it. The sliding "on/off" lock levers on the sides chafed my hands so it was uncomfortable to hold. I have only seen a couple of other owners make the same comment, so it may work better for other people than it did for me.
I would have liked the Power Assist tool more if the blades were manually opened instead of spring assisted. By the time you unlock the blade and flick it open, it seemed like any advantage of the assistance design was lost.