Really loud knives!

[2k3gti18t]

My Spyderco MiniManix is really loud for a back lock. The full sized BM grip is really loud in a plasticy kind of way.

 

[2TONYB]

I would have to say that my CS Recon 1 and Military have the loudest and most confidence inspiring 'clack'.

Same here! I wish my newest military, CF M390, had the same "clack".

 

[A.P.F.]

Same here! I wish my newest military, CF M390, had the same "clack".

The Millie will probably give the famous 'clack' once the lock has seated in, Tony. My last S30V Millie was quiet at first and now sounds like part of the family.

 

[holymolar]

I just compared the sounds of my 50+ knives and, surprisingly, the winner is the CRKT Centofante Tribute. I knew I loved opening that knife for some reason and now I know why. It's louder and also has a more solid crisp sound than any other.

Another surprise is that the only knife that makes a sound, when I unlock the blade to close it, is my new Cold Steel Micro Recon 1. Has anyone had that knife long enough to know if that sound stops after using it for a while? It's a hollow sound that I don't particularly like.

 

[austinguy23]

Who wants a loud knife? I'd rather it be as quiet as possible.

 

[Fred S2]

Original full size Manix

 

[Maddogg774]

My ontario hossom retribution 1 has the most macho "Thwak"!

 

[statmonster]

Who wants a loud knife? I'd rather it be as quiet as possible.

This is supposed to be a fun thread, but I guess there is no harm in teaching what you've learned in ninja training.

 

[austinguy23]

This is supposed to be a fun thread, but I guess there is no harm in teaching what you've learned in ninja training.

Ninja training? WTF are you talking about? Please don't troll here.

 

[statmonster]

Ninja training? WTF are you talking about? Please don't troll here.

That's not trolling, that's making a joke. My apologies to all offended by not seeing it as such.

 

[Sword and Shield]

AG Russell large folding hunter. CRACK.

 

[Jd4003]

My Microtech Select Fire is probably my loudest, even when opened manually that lock makes some serious noise.

 

[twid]

 

[ThirdTooth]

That's not trolling, that's making a joke. My apologies to all offended by not seeing it as such.

I got it man, made me laugh

 

[res1cue]

At least they didn't try to sweep the tip up far enough to make it a front sight. That would have been a disaster

 

[Allen R.]

My loudest knives are my benchmade 5000 auto and zt 0350 satin version, I have the regular 0350 and it opens with a nice and loud *whack*, but the satin finish one is way louder, sounds weird I know but it's true

 

[drillsgt71]

I went and tested my collection and my Cold Steel Prolite is loudest with the ZT 350 coming in second.

 

[retzius]

My SOG Flas II is really really loud. There is no way to open it quietly either as the assist spring immediately fires it open once you move the thumb stud. The only way to make it less loud is to fire the spine against my leg and then hold it open and slowly lock the blade. It's not a pretty or elegant knife but as been a good tactical and range beater.

 

[Hadji Flip Me Over]

All of my folders make a loud noise if they're not opened gently. Gets annoying sometimes.

 

[hondahirny]

My Emerson Horseman was the coolest sounding, especially using the wave to open. Trouble was then getting the stupid liner lock to release the blade

My Manix/Manix XL are very authoritative when opened and lock works well when trying to close the blade as well.

Speaking of the Dragonfly... When I flick mine out with my thumb, it definitely is a noticeable sound.

For me, I like the sound. Lets me know the knife is ready to do work.