We need a waved griptilian

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Timothy 75

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I think the the axis lock is better suited to fast hard openings and the handles would cushion the impact even more. I think it would make a heck of a work knife for those that wear gloves and wouldnt break the bank. Also would make quite a fun fidget knife.
 
Even if it's just a custom shop knife: I'd pop for one...
Got a waved Dragonfly 2. And it is pretty dang cool!
 
For under $25, you can buy a SnaggleToothAL and wave one. I agree with you on the Axis lock for this application. :)

Please ignore that this is a Presido II and imagine it as a Griptilian. ;)

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It happens with a gravity flick (like the old NYPD flick test), especially with the larger blades, like the Crooked River, 710, and Loco. That's the closest I have experienced to the momentum generated by the wave.
 
So if you adjust the draw slightly: things should be okay...
 
I'll pass. I've found the Wave to be more of a nuisance than a help on the knives I owned that had it. I don't think it's worth the added expense.
 
I've got a "horn-billed" Dragonfly 2. In spite of the extra height of the blade sticking out: I find it to be a net benefit.
 
Those aftermarket wave attachments are sold by Snaggletooth Tactical, LLC.
 
After looking over their products: I'm going to order three left-hand versions, and see how they work for me.
(Three; because I have at least that many Benchmades that qualify as an edc knife.
 
The only thing that I don't like about an Emerson is the wave feature. I know I'm likely in the minority but they are not for me. I have a CQC 15 and a Kershaw Emerson with the wave and I can't get around it. Not my cup of tea.
 
Silent H said:
It happens with a gravity flick (like the old NYPD flick test), especially with the larger blades, like the Crooked River, 710, and Loco. That's the closest I have experienced to the momentum generated by the wave.
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The force generated should be no greater than using a flick to open an Axis Lock knife. You can also tighten the pivot to increase the pivot resistance. You can also "Wave" some Axis Lock models right now by catching the thumb stud on the opening of a pocket.

That being said, the Wave definitely isn't for everyone.
 
I just learned something about my "horn-billed" Dragonfly...
While trying to get it out of my pocket without deploying the blade: the wave got caught on the pocket, and I somehow twisted the knife in my hand. This unseated one side of the wire picket clip.
I had a lot of fun straightening things so that everything fit again...
 
I personally really dislike the wave feature. In my experiences a wave knife is dangerous.

On more than one occasion I have accidentally caught/snagged the pocket clip which caused the knife to partially deploy, with the blade exposed and hanging.

Saying that, I wonder if on the sheepsfoot Grip if you could remove part of the thumb hole to make a wave hook.
 
MolokaiRider said:
I personally really dislike the wave feature. In my experiences a wave knife is dangerous.

On more than one occasion I have accidentally caught/snagged the pocket clip which caused the knife to partially deploy, with the blade exposed and hanging.
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I've been carrying Emerson brands (currently a ZT0620) for over almost 2 decades and I've never had one accidentally deploy. I have had a Benchmade Aphid partially deploy, which is why I no longer carry a tip down knife.
 
tokerblue said:
I've been carrying Emerson brands (currently a ZT0620) for over almost 2 decades and I've never had one accidentally deploy. I have had a Benchmade Aphid partially deploy, which is why I no longer carry a tip down knife.
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I am glad to hear about your positive experience in regards to the waved knives.
 
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