What is the fastest opening manual folding knife?

Emerson Commander would win this for the average user. I too, can open other folders using the thumbdisk, but this is not as consistent as the "wave" on a Commander. The more you practice with any knife, the better you will become.

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As an aside to Mike's reply:

I've read the stories of Sal's ability, but at the Bladeshow in Atlanta, I was too shy to ask him to do this. I figured he got that request all the time...kinda' like asking a Southern Rock band to play Freebird!

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Jay
 
Since the Emerson Commander is a right handed knife, how do you open it using the wave if it is clipped on your front left pocket?

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The Emerson Commander is scary fast.
The draw can be mastered with very little practice.
 
Okay--I know that this may sound like a crazy question/request..but I have never handled a Commander. Can someone please describe in details how the wave works. I am trying to picture it my mind and I cannot discern which way the clip is: tip up or down. If someone could drop some pics on for me (or us) I would appreciate it. I have wanted to handle one for sometime, but haven't had the opportunity.

Thanks--
David


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PROBLEM WITH THE EMERSON COMMANDER:

I found this post from another knife forum:

Commander is the fastest but after you "wave" it for a while, the liner lock will move over to the right side of the blade. You will also be continually adjusting the pivot screw. Had them, sold them, glad I did.
 
I personally wouldn't characterize the comments as problems because:

1) Loctite in the pivot works wonders - I just did it to mine and it isn't loosening like it was before.

2) It's a freakin' linerlock - the nature of the beast is that it wears out (eventually) in this fashion.

Even though I'm with the crowd that basically distrusts/dislikes linerlocks for "tactical folders" (my other carry folder is a Sebenza), I still got and carry a Commander because of its other benefits (i.e. great ergonomic handle, speedy Wave opening feature)
 
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