Traditional vs Flipper vs Thumbstuds

Of the options in this poll, I tie thumbstuds (and holes) with flippers. I rank the two-handed seperate because I like carrying my Trapper ever once in a while. Over all I prefer my balisongs. If it was an option where I live, I'd like a double action OTF.
 
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1. flipper, pretty easy to open a knife.
2. hole, normally it is pretty easy to open with a flick of the thumb, but it takes an odd grip to do it.
3. thumb stud, if done right pretty nice and easy, if not than sometimes my thumb jumbs over or misses the stud.
4. nail nick, for me it takes two hands, and some of my old slippies that were passed on to me can be a PITA trying to open.
 
I cant work thumbstuds, for me the Spydie hole, or other manufacturers varients work the best.

My quickest opening folder being left handed, is ironically my One handed Trekker by Victorinox
 
1. Nail nick - I don't need anything special. Just love that traditional feel and I rarely desire one-handed opening.
2. Thumb stud - My choice in on-handed opening. However, it constantly gets in the way when it's time to freehand sharpen.
3. Flipper - With the flick of the wrist while pressing on the flipper, it's pretty easy to open. That is, as long as the pivot screw isn't too tight and it's well lubed. This isn't always the case, however.
4. Hole - I feel it interferes with my cutting at times and fear that the missing steel might weaken the blade. Also, I have trouble flicking my knives out with this opening method. Don't really know why.

I see no reason why nail nicks aren't added on top of thumb studs or other opening designs. I wouldn't expect it to add too much in terms of the cost of the blade. Perhaps it's simply an aesthetic issue?
 
YayILikePie said:
1. Nail nick - I don't need anything special. Just love that traditional feel and I rarely desire one-handed opening.
2. Thumb stud - My choice in on-handed opening. However, it constantly gets in the way when it's time to freehand sharpen.
3. Flipper - With the flick of the wrist while pressing on the flipper, it's pretty easy to open. That is, as long as the pivot screw isn't too tight and it's well lubed. This isn't always the case, however.
4. Hole - I feel it interferes with my cutting at times and fear that the missing steel might weaken the blade. Also, I have trouble flicking my knives out with this opening method. Don't really know why.

I see no reason why nail nicks aren't added on top of thumb studs or other opening designs. I wouldn't expect it to add too much in terms of the cost of the blade. Perhaps it's simply an aesthetic issue?
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I find that sometimes I prefer a two hand opening I can use the thumbstud like a knick.
 
I like the thumb stud, cause then I can sit around and play with it while im watching tv or whatever. I've never used a Spyder (cause im cheap), but im sure it'd be alright. The nail nick is cool on traditional wooden/brass knives, but I just like the one handed feature.
 
Flipper and hole tied for 1st choice.
Thumb studs are a distant second and I prefer it if they're flush with the handle when open. Studs tend to catch on things when cutting.
 
i used to love flippers when i was younger. now, that is the only style knife that does nothing for me.
 
Joshua J. said:
My absolute favorite style is flipper only. No studs, no hole, just a blade with a flipper. Studs get ground off during sharpening, holes catch on stuff while cutting, so that leaves the flipper, which doesn't alter the performance of the blade.
I do like studs if they double as the stop pin, but then I don't really use them for opening anyway.
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Sir, you are an extremely reasonable man.
 
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thumb stud and hole equally. I dislike flippers. I don't like the way they look - you have these nice lines on a knife, then the flipper juts out. Bleh
 
I do not like the 'two-handed' method. I like using the thumbstud, hole and flipper, but my preference if I HAD to choose is the thumbstud followed by the hole and then flipper. My grip on the knife feels more natural using the thumbstuds and hole. The flipper has a more 'delicate' grip when i use it (knife on fingertips). And this applies to AO or non-AO where applicable.
 
nothin opens faster than a tip up carry flipper, you can catch the flipper on your pocket when pulling it out and have it open before your hand is up
 
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