Wave knife

Cold Kill said:
Why exactly are you nit-picking everything? I did not say it was a flipper, I said it was ESSENTIALLY a hook shaped flipper. I did nothing to you to justify being this rude.
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Sit back, relax, have a good time reading up on the stuff. You're right that its essentially a flipper, but in use its less like flipping more like grabbing on the pocket. Basically the same idea though, just that in use that little difference starts to really stand out. It takes most people a few tries to develop a technique that works for the knife. The spydies wave open exceptionally well though.
 
Thank you for clarifying. Being completely technical, a wave whatever (don't know the actual name of the thing itself) would be considered a flipper, because it is a protrusion that has force applied to it that opens the blade.
 
nobody calls a WAVED knife a FLIPPER noob. You actually DO have the option of getting over yourself and S'ingTFU.
 
knives that open with the wave are a bit of a hit and miss in my opinion. they require some practice, appropriate pants pockets(material of the pants and the shape of the pocket play a part in whether you can even use the knife with certain pants or not), and even then you'll get the odd occasion where you miss the opening.

Cold Steel's thumb plate works well too, but again is dependent on the pants material. I've had it snag and get caught up in some thinner pants i wear during summer.

I'm not a big fan of the Spyderco waved delica/endura, as I personally think the wave is located too forward from the pivot and it's too big. I've had both get caught in the pocket numerous times as the wave digs into the pocket material before reaching the pocket lip. they do both work well in reverse draw however.

I personally think the Emerson CQC-10 is the best waved knife available, as sometimes the Emerson thumb disc will cause a missed opening(usually on tighter pants, the disc spreads the pocket edge just enough so the wave can slide off without catching fully), and the thumb hole eliminates that.

I currently carry a Gentleman Jim though and it has been great, one of my favorite knives ever. couple things to keep in mind about waved knives: 1. they're not really practical for when you're sitting down or laying on your back 2. get used to repairing pants pockets
 
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TheCarbideRat said:
yes and if he also doesnt know his waves from his flippers he should STFU.
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Yeah, that isn't begging to be reported and penalized. I actually meant my "Thank you for clarifying" part was for you saying that you weren't meaning to be coming off as rude. But now, I don't care.
 
Cold Kill -

Around knife forums, you need to listen and ask questions for awhile if you're not clear.

A "wave" knife is one with a hook, plate, or some sort of protrusion on the rear of the blade's spine that'll catch your pocket and deploy the blade when it's drawn.

A "flipper" is a knife with a little protrusion sticking out of the blade's tang when closed and allows you to pull back and through assisted opening or applied force - snaps the blade open.

There are some folders that only have flippers on them and some that have a flipper and thumbstuds. Others only have thumbstuds and can be started with the thumb stud and flipped the rest of the way open by flicking or rolling the wrist.

Just go to Google images and type in those two terms and you'll see images of both kinds of knife.

I hope that helps. ;)
 
Cold Kill said:
According to the law, a knife is a "deadly weapon"... any knife with a blade...
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I could easily kill someone with a ball peen hammer, a truck, or even scissors.
A knife is a TOOL....when used properly. Just like Hammers are tools, and scissors are tools.


Anyway, Cold Steel is also serviceable. Spyderco is a favorite, but Cold Steel's waved models are definitely worth checking out.
 
I roll my own waves. :D

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Cold Kill said:
Thank you for clarifying. Being completely technical, a wave whatever (don't know the actual name of the thing itself) would be considered a flipper, because it is a protrusion that has force applied to it that opens the blade.
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You're on a knife forum, if you say something that is inaccurate, people will correct you. This is not to insult you, but to inform and educate.

Don't throw a hissy fit and insist that you are correct, just learn and move on.

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I smoke my waves.
 
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