What is the proper way to handle slipjoints?

[wvstockman]

if I'm going to play with knives, I will get cut...

I like that quote!:thumbup:

Sam

 

[kamkazmoto]

One thing I've thought about before. I'm not good a physics so bare with me. Is a shorter thicker slippie blade less likely to close on you? They seem more stable to, but could just be my imagination.

It has more to do with the strength of the springs but it may be that a shorter thicker blade has stronger springs.