Stop with the half stops

[rhino]

Wait 'til the OP finds out there are lock-backs with half stops!

Don’t get me started on those 3rd wonders of the world. They should provide a lock for the half stop position too. You might as go all the way.

I just remembered that one of my knives with a half stop is a lockback and I like that about it because it just gives a satisfying feel to the opening of the knife.

I appreciate the effort needed to get a halfstop executed, with the spring flat with the liners. It shows a bit of extra work.
The Swiss Army Knives do not have them and they are still popular. (there is one in the flat screwdriver/bottle opener)
It is funny that, as pointed previously, if you get used to knives with halfstops and then get one without you need some adjustment time and vice versa.

My trusty Victorinox Forester has a half stop on the blade, which also has a liner lock (it's the non-one handed version).

I think flippers that have bearing should also have half stops.

 

[rhino]

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With our current rate of inflation, that will be worth about $8.37 in about ten minutes from now.

 

[Blues]

With our current rate of inflation, that will be worth about $8.37 in about ten minutes from now.

Still enough for a small fries and a drink.

 

[King of the Cheese]

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Taking a pic with the Casio and riggers belt is good PR. A Rolex and silk sport coat might send the wrong message.

 

[Blues]

Taking a pic with the Casio and riggers belt is good PR. A Rolex and silk sport coat might send the wrong message.

We're not stupid. Well...not all of us.

 

[JohnDF]

I can use my 3 1/2" drop point blade in the half stop position too.

But the screwdriver tool isn't going to hack off a finger if it closes on you.

 

[Blues]

But the screwdriver tool isn't going to hack off a finger if it closes on you.

Who really knows what mayhem a SAK is truly capable of...?

 

[MolokaiRider]

I don't mind a half stop or not.

However, it is interesting seeing Tube reviews by some content creators talk about the "fidget factor" and how they enjoy the sound and feel of the action of a slippie with half stops.

I personally prefer a stronger pull on slip joints with full pulls, and a bit softer pull on ones with half stops.

 

[dundak]

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GEC flippers were a problem in the 80's too?

 

[urbantrapper]

Gotta say I like both types, pretty equally. Some patterns seem like they were made to have one or the other, and then there's ubiquitous patterns that have a flat top bolster with square tangs but yeah... Not much to add other than they're both fun to use!

 

[Lowoil]

Lol, this topic is like some gun topics (Glock vs 911 and OC vs CC)... it boils down to what works for you... I thought it would be interesting to see what Dad's old Imperial Boy Scout knife (late 40s) did, since the safety issue was brought up... Well it wasn't a half opener so were they not thinking of kid's safety or was the Trust in God built in the knife? Yes it had a screwdriver blade that perhaps would of been nice to have the half open option. The logo "Be Prepared" meant they were teaching knife welfare with a twisted once bitten twice shy mentality?
Personally, I don't mind either as long as I have time to adjust (mostly carry hawkbills), the lock-blade feature is more important to me.