Thoughts on consistent deployment method?

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Hi BF,

I understand the merit behind using a consistent method of deployment wether it be Thumb studs, flipper, button, wave etc. as it is for muscle memory. Now, this primarily refers to using your knife is a stressful situation. But for me, my favourite "tactical" knives use a different deployment method than my favourite EDC knives. I love the ZT 0560BW as a tactical knife, but EDCing I prefer a knife like a Benchmade Griptilian. I bought a ZT 0566BW which I like, but still not as much as Grip or another lightweight benchmade knife. Do you think it is bad to have different deployment methods for different tasks?

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If I cut a string on a package I could use my traditional folder, if I am on a ship or doing LE I want my auto, carrying on a normal day I want my spring assist. Kinda like firearms...different gun for different task.


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Coastiekevink said:
If I cut a string on a package I could use my traditional folder, if I am on a ship or doing LE I want my auto, carrying on a normal day I want my spring assist. Kinda like firearms...different gun for different task.


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Interesting. My thought was also use the right tool for the job. But, also could see how that could affect your performance in a stressful situation.
 
It is great to have different deployments. I do have one or two two hand open knives, but for most situations, stressful or hard working, I like any knife that can easily open and close one handed. For the way my hands work, I really benefit from a flipper, auto, or hole in the blade. My hands don't work thumb studs good, not good at all!
 
Gideons said:
So you don't find using different deployment methods affect your efficency using your auto in a stressful situation?
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Not at all. Maybe if you never handle it you might find that a problem, but if you at least become familiar with said knife before carrying it will be fine...for me anyway. Been at sea doing LE, Iraq, etc for 11+ years and have yet to draw my knife in a highly stressful situation...tense, maybe, but not the Hollywood drama type.


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Coastiekevink said:
Not at all. Maybe if you never handle it you might find that a problem, but if you at least become familiar with said knife before carrying it will be fine...for me anyway. Been at sea doing LE, Iraq, etc for 11+ years and have yet to draw my knife in a highly stressful situation...tense, maybe, but not the Hollywood drama type.


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Alright, thanks for your advice.
 
I prefer easy opening (assisted, wave, flicking) for my job, when I have to trim or cut twigs, roots, branches, etc. because I'm often in an awkward position, in a ladder, etc. and/or my other hand is occupied or holding a tool when the cutting need arise.

For around the house, I don't mind two handed opening but I find convenient one handed deployment (thumbstud, spyderhole, flipper) as it is faster and easier, for instance when I am reading or watching TV or the PC screen.

When I am with people/sheeple or in public places I always open knives two handed, and it usually is a SAK or slipjoint that I use, as it is the most polite, less scary and less flashy way to do it.

Different context, different approach :thumbup:
 
I've never needed of considered having a knife for "tactical" purposes. I'm not going whip out my pocket knife and rush a guy robbing a store with a gun.

Almost everything I use knives for is light to medium duty. I have two knives in the event I need something a little more heavy duty, but I generally dislike heavy knives, especially in the summer.
 
Gideons said:
Interesting. My thought was also use the right tool for the job. But, also could see how that could affect your performance in a stressful situation.
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Well, I suppose you could take each of your "stressful situation" knives and spend a lot of time practicing opening them so it goes into muscle memory. Maybe while watching tv or something.

Or just solve everything and have just one type of opening system.
 
For those folks who have a genuine concern for tactical use, the usual "rule" is that, under stress, you will revert to whatever method you practiced. For handgun use as per SWAT, I suspect this is standard. For most of us, not so much. Seals have used the Emerson wave for quick off-hand emergency access, and a cop relative of mine does also.
 
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For those folks who have a genuine concern for tactical use, the usual "rule" is that, under stress, you will revert to whatever method you practiced. For handgun use as per SWAT, I suspect this is standard. For most of us, not so much. Seals have used the Emerson wave for quick off-hand emergency access, and a cop relative of mine does also.
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That is very true. Maybe I should wait until i get more knowledge about/training in CQC to make more decisions haha. IDK why I care so much as I won't be any situation like that anytime soon... But, I always feel like I should be doing more.
 
Gideons said:
That is very true. Maybe I should wait until i get more knowledge about/training in CQC to make more decisions haha. IDK why I care so much as I won't be any situation like that anytime soon... But, I always feel like I should be doing more.
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Strong Situational Awareness will keep you out of the stressful situation you may be worried about 9 times out of 10. Know your surroundings, keep alert when need be and you'll be find. Avoid bad situations, don't look for them.


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ThePeacent said:
When I am with people/sheeple or in public places I always open knives two handed, and it usually is a SAK or slipjoint that I use, as it is the most polite, less scary and less flashy way to do it.

Different context, different approach :thumbup:
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Don't you carry around a Cold Steel Large Espada or some other ridiculously large knife?

Heck, you can call me a "sheeple" too if some kid was waving around a folding machete in public to open a box:rolleyes:

Sheeple...lol
 
I feel like this thread may get off-topic... so I am closing it. Thank you for your input lads.
 
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