Ha blame Mr. Bradley for this one, just the way it's designed. I did add a subtle thumb ramp for easy opening.
For the southard, the single smooth arc looks and feels so much better than the stock double cutout to me, even though it partially obscures the (basically vestigal) spyderhole. Everyone is given a choice, easily 90% choose the single arc.
Send me an email to place an order, I'll leave the hole well clear for you. ;-)