Thumb flick Spyderco Native?

[mdarby]

I just bought a Spyderco Native and am playing with ways to open it. I can open one-handed by keeping my thumb on the blade through the 180-degree arc, but can't seem to "flick" it as I've seen described.

Is that possible with the Native? It seems pretty stiff without any obvious way to loosen it.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[Boozoo Chavis]

Lockback style knives are more difficult to flick open due to their design. That said, I've found that if you flip your wrist outward at the same time you flick your thumb that the Native flicks open very nicely. (hope that makes sense )

 

[Death's Head]

Sometimes it just takes some getting used to. Keep on practicing and you should be able to get it.

 

[gaj999]

Try pushing the blade partway open with your thumb before flicking your wrist. With practice, you can get the timing down so that it's one quick motion. Remember to hang on to the silly thing so you don't throw it across the room!

Gordon

 

[BuckyKatt]

Don't forget the Spydie drop... Grab the hole between your thumb and index finger, and flick the handle down into your palm. Kind of tough to do instantly from the pocket b/c the Native is tip-up only, but still fun. :thumbup:

 

[puukkoman]

As you use it, the pivot will loosen a little. This, coupled with the fact that you'll get used to handling the knife, will lead to the desired result. Half the time (or more?) I find that a knife I initially wasn't 100% comfortable with simply winds up open in my hand. It'll become so natural that you won't really "open" it; it'll leap into your hand, open itself, and say "What now?"

 

[zman]

I've found the same issue with the native. But if you use your thumb nail to flick the blade it usually works. Also I found that the blade was rubbing on the inside of the handle material, the thick part of the blade, just forward of the blade hole, when closed. I used a little sandpaper to eleviate this problem and now it opens a lot smoother. Hope this helps. AZ...