Thumbstuds on flippers.... Why?

Sometimes I like to open the blade in a slow controlled fashion. Thumbstuds give this option to a flipper. But I don't like them to be obstacles in the cutting path. So, I prefer a front flipper, which can be opened slowly or fast, without any obstacles.
 
Blues Bender said:
Who said anything about that? I said non-knife-enthusiasts.

Again, playing the victim. Cry harder.
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You are correct, I misread your post. I deserve a slap to the head. I apologize. Yes I am insulting the majority of the people who don't use knives and take offense at a tool. I have no problems insulting the reactions of those who react from ignorance. For this I do not apologize at all.

I still wont apologize for your concern for my "veiled" profanity. What kind of childishness is your accusation? Grow up. Really, some text on the internet is a problem for you. HAH!
 
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Aldebaran said:
I would prefer the option to buy a knife I like with a flipper that has no thumb studs. I have already described why this is so for me. I am looking for other's reasons to want them. I am asking a question so I can learn the preferences and reasons so I can see other points of view. I am not looking for advice how to make a knife to my liking after buying it.
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And I'm sure there are plenty of people that would prefer those same knives with only the thumb studs and without the flipper. That's why they have both features, to appeal to a larger audience.

Just because you like something 1 way doesn't mean the people that like it another way are wrong. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
 
Honestly, a good flipper is about as fun as it gets but it also looks like you're trying to look cool/tough to a non-knife person (a majority of the population). Some times it would be nice to have the option to not look like I'm trying to be James Dean.
 
I've only got one flipper, a Spyderco Dice, so my conclusions may not apply to all flippers. I have found that if your hands are slippery or gloved, you can't always apply enough force to fully open the blade. So I like have the Spydiehole as a second opening method. (With the Dice, one can also grab the closed blade and flick it open with the weight of the handle. So it has three ways to open.)
 
I like thumbstuds for that "controlled, slow opening" of my flippers.
Some models, including my favorite and most carried flipper, incorporate them in a way that they don't get in the way when cutting

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I also like the fact that if you want a waved folder you can use the (once removed) thumbstud hole to thread or install a device that catches the pocket.
As said, to me it's a matter of preference and prefer all my flippers to have both options.
 
Attitudes aside, I think that knives with both thumb studs and flipper tabs are typically designed with the intention of being attractive to people who prefer one opening method over another.
 
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