Spyderhole Retard

[psychophipps]

I'm apparently some sort of idiot when it comes to Spyderco knives. I see all these videos of people flipping non-wave Spyderco folders open with deft flicks of the wrist or just their thumbs and I'm pulling an Epic Fail up in this b$%&h. :jerkit:
Can anyone give me a few pointers so I can stop looking like a complete putz when I'm trying to open my Tenacious?

 

[softrockrenegade]

Stick thumb in hole and pop it straight up not outwards and the blade will fly right out and if u can't get the hang of that flick it out with the back of your thumb nail.. Hope this helps

 

[Dr Heelhook]

It's hard to flick open lockback knives, liner locks are easier.

 

[Tenacious]

Put the tip of your thumb in the hole (not the pad of your thumb) and flick forwards not sideways.

 

[jesse2205]

Heres a video of the 3 techniques I use to flick open my military. It just takes a little practice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsIIONmyDYA

[youtube]lsIIONmyDYA[/youtube]

 

[CombatGrappler]

You might try loosening the pivot just a tad...as a last resort if changing your technique doesn't help.

 

[xdshooter]

Buy a D'Allara!

 

[amen74]

It's hard to flick open lockback knives, liner locks are easier.

The Tenacious is a liner lock. :thumbup:

 

[psychophipps]

Muchas Gracias! I had already loosened the pivot by got distracted to start the party I was prepping for at the time. I need to get back into the shop and tighten the pivot back up a bit as my blade now has a slight wobble to it.

Thanks guys! :thumbup: