The Worst Folder Design of all Time (S&W)

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Could this Smith & Wesson "Pocket Protector" (it should be called 'Finger Remover'!!!!) folder be the worst knife design ever? Look at how the left side of the frame lock isn't *protected* at all, it would be extremely easy to accidentally disengage if you even slightly twisted your grip.

Instead of a S&W "ExtremeOps" series, they should be called *ExtremeOops*..as in Ooops there goes a few fingers! And Oops how could I be so stupid to buy such an extremely crappy knife. Horrible... :barf:

Now I know S&W makes crap... But I think this thing really takes the cake for the worst knife ever made. If you know of a folder even worse design than this one please post it. This thing should come with a WARNING sticker like a pack of cigarettes. :eek:

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Here's the camo colored one, so one could use extreme stealth techniques to remove fingers:

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***EDIT: I just noticed the small flipper on the blade. So it's not as bad as I thought it was, still it is a weird design.
 
While I agree that the design looks silly, I have to say that anyone who loses fingers using a folding knife has gotten what they deserved. Stop misusing the knife.

Everyone should learn using a slipjoint.
 
Here's the camo colored one, so one could use extreme stealth techniques to remove fingers:



LMFAO
 
This started with the KISS series of knives, which used a chisel grind to lay the edge flat against the scale when closed. And there was no extra little guard scale on those.

They work fine for me in the three types I have, but I don't make a habit of playing with knives in my pocket.

I think if you actually handle the knife in question you'd see how your observation might be changed. Makers don't go out on a limb to create liability. They follow design trends, for good or bad, that can actually work.
 
Tirod3, you just stated what I was thinking. I have had a K.I.S.S. in my pocket for 6 years. It's primary function is a money clip, in a pinch its a knife.

Yes, some of these designs do tend to be "accidentally unlock-able" but they are what they are.

I have gotten so used to frame and liner locks, I am always conscious of the fact the lock is there, and can be disengaged.
I haven't lost a digit yet!
 
Worse? Perhaps the ridiculous product by Kershaw I handled in a knife shop the other day. External Toggle I think it is called, although I think Infernal Toggle is a bit more descriptive. At $100.
Pam
 
Pompano_Pam said:
Worse? Perhaps the ridiculous product by Kershaw I handled in a knife shop the other day. External Toggle I think it is called, although I think Infernal Toggle is a bit more descriptive. At $100.
Pam
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Unequivocally wrong. Locked, the ET is extremely secure. Just do a search on it and you'll see the positive feedback.
 
Of course the Infernal locks up very tightly. As do any number of knives that are not ridiculously overengineered.
 
Now I'm getting really nervous that someone will post pics of that stupid A** Shark-Gauntlet Thingy again...

:eek:
 
I don't see that s&w being the worst of all time. It has a usable blade shape unlike some I've seen and it's probably fine for light use - e.g. at the office.
 
J85909266 said:
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Oh, this thing? I've been EDCing it for years. Never let me down and works well for most tasks.
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This thing come with a Kydex sheath? "Yeah Officer I use it for opening my mail as well as some trimming and pruning around the yard. "
 
There is a big differnce between this and the Kiss, the kiss lock was in the center of a skelatle handle where no normal grip would disengage the lock,(unless there is another Kis design I havent seen) this is a protruding part of the frame where fingers are going to rest during use.

While most companies dont set out to make stupid designs, smith and wesson is famous for making slightly altereed copies of existing trends that are far inferior in execution to the origionals. I think this is probably one of them.

Oh yes and as stated Earlier, If your blade closes on your fingers you are probably doing something you shouldnt have been with the knife to begin with. I had slipjoints for years and never lost a finger
 
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