Non-gravity folder?

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akennedy73

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Can anyone point me in the direction of a one-hand opening knife (w/thumbstud or thumbhole) that cannot be flicked open via the centrifugal force of gravity? Basically, I'm looking for a one-handed folder that isn't a so-called "gravity knife" - given the absurd knife laws I live under, to carry a folder I need to be absolutely 100% sure that no matter how hard you flick it, the blade will not swing open from a closed position. (Right now my EDC is limited to a SAK and a Benchmade Benchmite for this reason)

Ideally, I'm looking for something that I don't have to torque down the screws just to be sure it can't be flicked open.

Many thanks if anyone knows of such a folder! :D
 
Nothing wrong with tightening down the pivot screw and that gives you a whole range of knives to choose from. I generally like a tight pivot myself and always tighten up my folders.
 
Hi AKennedy,

Spyderco makes a folder for the UK, Where they have pretty "interesting" laws. The UKPK (United Kingdopm Pen Knife).

Might serve you.

Small light blade, like a Dragonfly, is more difficult to inertia open.

sal
 
CRKT Bladelock knives lock the blade open and closed. There is a thumb stud in the blade that has to be pushed in to unlock the blade. They have been discontinued but can still be found.
 
Sal, the UKPK can be flicked open...if you are determined enough and know how. ;)

It ain't easy though, and a little more tension on the pivot would probably prevent it.
 
Shucks, none of the lockbacks I own can be "flicked". Some of them have thumbstuds, some have a hole.

Look at some lockbacks. Not as sexy as a framelock, but they don't "flick".

Try a Spyderco Native III or a KaBar Dozier.
 
Thanks for the suggestions everyone! :thumbup:

I think the CRKT BladeLock is going to do the trick. If it locks close, it unconditionally cannot be opened by the force of gravity alone.
 
Actually, 110's are easy - pinch the blade, the handle will fall away with little effort. Depending on the AHJ, it doesn't necessarily say how it opens, just that gravity will do it.

You might look at the Boker type button locks, or ones available in kit form. They must be pushed to free the blade to open.
 
If you can easily access the button that releases the bias to keep the blade closed, release the bias (push the button, pull the lever, etc), and then use gravity to open the blade, it is still considered a gravity knife.

In fact, the original gravity knives were made that way.

The reality is that they do not want you to be able to quickly open the knife.

sal
 
A light blade and a heavy backspring make it harder to flick a knife. A lockback applies pressure to resist the opening of the blade through a wider portion of the opening arc than the detents on a liner lock. A Calypso Jr would be my choice. If you want to insure that a cop can't flick it open apply a little beeswax in the pivoting area. You can still work it slowly with your thumb, but it resists fast opening.
 
There are 2 different sizes of Bladelocks. The Bladelock II is the smaller knife. I have 2 of each with each blade style offered. I much prefer the smaller knife. I carried the larger one for awhile and it felt a little heavy in my pocket. It takes just a few minutes to get used to pushing the thumb stud in as you push the blade open or closed. You don't even think about it until someone wants to use your knife and can't open the blade.
 
Hey Guys....

akennady

I'd also say a Buck 110, with a one armed bandit screwed onto the blade.

A Swiss Army OHT Trekker may also be a good option for you, and the Swiss Cross is Sheeple friendly..

May I ask where you are ??

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
 
When I tried out a Sebenza I was pretty sure it was unflickable. Maybe some owners can chime in?
 
Sal has a good point that it is all about the knife opening quickly. If the knife can be flicked open pointed down, swung accross the body, or held by the blade and the handle swung open, it is often considered a gravity knife in areas that forbid gravity knives. I have several EDCs that I have tightened to the point where they are hard to open anyway you try and will not flick at all. The Bees wax is interesting and I will try that too....
 
carrot said:
When I tried out a Sebenza I was pretty sure it was unflickable. Maybe some owners can chime in?
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I can do it with my small Sebenza. It requires some serious force and the spine of the blade has to face the ground (in the closed position).

My only completely "unflickable" knife is my Spyderco Endura (3), but that's just because the pivot is full of dried fruit juice that makes it a lot harder to open than it should be :p It was pretty easy to flick open when it was new.
 
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