Spyderco Knives

Spyderco lockbacks can be difficult to flick open, but still doable. My compression lock Paramilitary and my Military flick open very easily. My Salsa can flick open if you hold the compression lock down.

So all in all...I would say their liner locks and compression locks can be flicked opened pretty easily but their FRN lockbacks cannot (Manix flicks open easily).

Of course, the ones with adjustable pivots can be loosened or tightened = more or less flickable.

Video of Paramilitary openings:
http://balisong.theasylum.org/manifest/Paramil.wmv
 
Oh heck ya.... Several models can be flicked.... Some are too small or too tight or don't have the right balance, however like I said... There are several... Some are VERY flick able... The Assist, Dodo, D'allara Rescue, Military, ATR, and the Dialex Adventura just to name a few flick able ones.... :cool:

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Every Spydie is easily flickable, but some need to be broken in a little. Those with large blades flick open very easily, while those with small blades need to be used a little before it's easy. By that same token, some of the smallest blades eventually become the most flickable knives(Dodo)
 
My Dodo and D'Allara Rescue (both Ball Bearing locks) are so flickable, they embarrass my Axis knives. Which has never been done before.
 
Hey Cheung, I have to assume you ask about flickability due to the import laws of Canada. Apparently it is really hit or miss if the border guys will steal your knife...I mean confiscate it for the good of Canadian security. Either buy knives from dealers already in Canada or buy only knives that the blade can be tightented so much it is impossible to flick. Of course you have to have the seller be willing to tighten it before shipping so that is another problem.
 
I think you are confusing a Spydie with a Butterfly if "flicking" is your thing. Ever see a guy who's good with a butterfly? Looks like Edward Scissorhands on a real good day!
 
Victor,

Yes, some Spyderco knives (as well as other brands), can be flicked open. It is a serious concern if you like myself are in Canada are prefer to order your knives from USA or abroad. The Canadian customs, if they inspect the package, will try to flick the knife. If it flicks, they'll take it, and it'll cost a lot to ship it back to the sender. And yes, I've had several taken, including a Spyderco Chinook, a Benchmade AFCK and yes, EVEN the Spyderco Cricket was called an "illegal weapon", which is, let's face it, idiotic.

But there's hope. Many Spyderco folders have adjustable pivot pins, which can be tightened. Talk to your seller/store, and see if they can do it. If they do tighten it prior to shipping, it should arrive without incident. After that, it becomes your responsibility to ensure that the knife cannot be flicked open. Because if you are stopped for any reason, the knife is inspected and flicked open, you may be looking at being charged with concealed carry of an illegal weapon. So take care. No matter how small the knife is, or why you had it, if they can flick it and they feel like it, they could bring a lot of trouble. So keep those pivots tight.
 
Vess said:
Victor,
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The Canadian customs, if they inspect the package, will try to flick the knife. If it flicks, they'll take it, and it'll cost a lot to ship it back to the sender. And yes, I've had several taken, including a Spyderco Chinook, a Benchmade AFCK and yes, EVEN the Spyderco Cricket was called an "illegal weapon", which is, let's face it, idiotic....
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Good lord I just about put my shoulder out trying to get my cricket to flick. Actually it did flick open once but I was holding onto the fob more than the knife and a new knife wouldn't have a fob on it. I couldn't repeat it either. I think it was out past the detent a tad. Obviously most knives will flick open if they are already open a tad.
 
All of the spydercos that I have handled were able to be flicked open, but it needed wrist movement.
 
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