Which Folder is Quickest to Deploy?

I always hear about "fixed blades being the fastest to deploy" because you don't have to open them. But is that really true? I mean, start initial timing at the moment you say to yourself, "I need my knife" and end it when a knife is in your hand, blade ready.

Because while you don't have to open a fixed blade, you usually have to reach up on your hip for one. And I feel like many of us have to lift a shirt or jacket to access it as well. So is a fixed blade really faster than a folder? Many of us carry folders strong side on our pockets, and unless you have unbelievably short/long arms, it would be right near your hand when you're just walking/standing.

For said reasons, I carry both my strider fixed blade and a waved Native III strong side. When I want to use a blade and am in no hurry, it's always the strider. but given a situation under collapsing time, the waved Native would be out and ready in a snap.

My thoughts.
 
man...i can't believe it...
glockman's a benchmade convert...

gotta love those axis locks...
 
My Benchmade 710 opens-up so quickly (and smoothly) that it scares me.
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:eek: :eek: Glockman got a Benchmade?? When did this happen?? :eek: :D


EDIT:
If you can, also take a look at the 730 Elishewitz model. The 730 was my first Benchmade (only about 11 days ago), and it is a beauty.
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Outstanding!!! Now I expect some diversity with the Al Mars and Benchmades added to the Spyderco, SOG and Cold Steel suggestions!! :D
 
Hmmm... now there's a question...

Might I suggest that it depends on the person "deploying" said knife?

I have a griptilian that I can flip open in a heartbeat. But then, I can't leave out my balisong, though this one may be a bit less practical! Then there are those Kershaws (chives, scallions...) that just flip open by themselves, pretty much. Or the "Lever-Lock", "arc-lock", and another one I can't remember the name of, but which has a sort of sliding thing that you pull down with your thumb, which then flips out the blade... damn, why can't I remember what the heck that's called...?

~ashes
 
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