Who was the first to........?

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shootist16

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...use a pocket clip on a knife?
...use serrations?
...use thumbstuds?
...use zytel handles?

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Dennis Bible
 
Pocket clip I think Spyderco
Serrations I think Spyderco
Thumb HOLE I think Spyderco
Zytel I think Cold Steel, Maybe Spyderco.
Not sure on any though so set me straight.
Later, Jeff
 
yeah, serrations, thumb hole, and pocket clip were all Spyderco- not sure on zytel.

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"I'm out there Jerry and I'm lovin' every minute of it!" - Kramer
 
...use a pocket clip on a knife?
Spyderco is given credit for this. SEARS had it first on many tools.
...use serrations?
Not Spyderco. Serrations can be traced back many years before Spyderco. I don't think anyone can actually claim credit for this.
...use thumbstuds?
The use of thumbstuds or similar device can not be cleary credited to anyone. Several custom makers had similar types of opening devices for many years.
...use zytel handles?
In 1980, Pete Gerber introduced the L.S.T.®, the first knife to use an all synthetic handle, revolutionizing the way the world thought about knives.

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[This message has been edited by Mike Turber (edited 02-27-2000).]
 
Serrations have been around since the Bronze Age, tried and rejected for weapons over and over in different times and places, but used since the Bronze Age for specialized purposes such as scraping hides.
 
Bob Terzuola was the first to use the round disc on top of blade for opening. Talked to him about it at the NY Show last November.

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Dave
Wharton,NJ

Many who plan to seek God at 11:00, die at 10:30.
Phil. 4:13
 
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