Thumb hole vs. stud vs. disc

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Uncle Bill

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Which do you prefer, and why?

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The hole, all the way!

* Easiest to find quickly

* Easiest to use with hands that are numb, wet, or gloved.

* Doesn't get in the way when sharpening.

* Doesn't obstruct the blade when cutting.

* Doesn't ever give blisters or sore spots.

* On a tip-down knife, allows "drop" opening, IMO the fastest method.

Oh, and finally, if you've got the hole, you can be sure you have a very high-quality piece of cutlery
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-Drew
 
What Drew said...but I prefer the stud. Nice and neat looking. I just couldn't imagine a hole in my Sebenza...
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A hole, for all the reasons stated above.
Then a stud, not the best, but not bad either.
Keep the disc. I totally don't like'em.

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If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid.


 
The hole is my favorite but a well designed stud or disc can be quite nice. I also agree with an earlier forumite who said that some knives like the Sebenza wouldn't look right with a hole. The hole is still the best because it is the most comfortable for me, it will never loosen, and it does not get in the wat of cutting or sharpening. I wish Spyderco would design more knives like the Viele and centofante which do not have the exagerrated hump.
 
I don't know about that, Jackyl. I think a big old hump back Sebenza would look cool.

Give me the hole!

 
i favor the thumbhole for the above reasons, plus its much easier to clean dirt and lint out of, or to clean off the whole blade with a cloth(easier to tuff-cloth) or steel wool or something.

i kinda like the hump, it makes the blade look like a cute little critter-head.(i just drew a smile on my delica to illustrate this point to my girlfriend
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Stud can catch on keychains and other things in your pocket. The thumbhole has GOT to be the greatest invention in knife design in my lifetime.
 
I think the hole is the best funcioning out of the three you mentioned. But IMO, the hole isn't very pretty, and you have to modify a knife around the hole. For example, a sebenza with a hole would have to be modified quite a bit from what it looks like now.

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The hole rules,but unfortunataly not everyone can use the hole.Studs do get in the way of cutting and sharpening but if I want to experience other knives I guess I have to deal with that.
scott w
 
Having my first experience with both the stud and the hole opening system during the past month or so....the stud is fine but not as forgiving of thumb placement as the hole. I'm just tickled with the one handed opening option.
 
"The hole won't catch car keys"? What planet are we on? The hole it the biggest pocket object catcher, by far.

I prefer a stud, no hemming and hawing. I want something positive to help swing out my knife, but I am not a flicker or dropper.



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James
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The case for the hole has been well stated by Corduroy. And I like holes too. Latey though I have found my preference for daily carry going to the Al Mar ultralight Falcon. It has a very thin narrow blade. The knife takes up very little pocket realestate. Its ergonomics are perfect. You could not put a hole on this one. Nice ambidexterous thumb stud.

Incorporation of the hole drives the design of the knives. I think it in part makes Spyderco profiles more unique.

 
All the points made about the hole are good ones. There`s just one problem...they don`t work well for me at all. <shrug> Maybe I have mutant thumbs but I just can`t get a good purchase on em for a fast "flick". I can open them alright only if I do it slowly. FWIW my hands are rather large and my finger (and thumb)tips are tough and calloused,they just don`t seem to catch in the hole well enough. I put plenty of time in trying to get used to em but it just isn`t for me. I`ll go with the stud. BTW I`m still gonna get a Calypso Jr. Lightweight,I just don`t plan on doing any lightning fast "flicks" with it. Marcus
 
I thought I was the only mutant who did not prefer the hole design. Yes, it doesn't interfere with sharpening and it doesn't catch as easily on the way out of your pocket, but it doesn't work as well for me as the stud or the disc. Let's face it: the stud is usually quite ugly, although it does have possibilities. The disc works well for me, and I don't mind the look, but you don't need to tighten or maintain the hole, if you know what I'm saying.
 
Another vote for the "Hole". My favorite carry is a Spyderco Walker Liteweight.
 
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