Why deassist?

rabbivj

rabbivj

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So this is probably a stupid question but why would one want to deassist a speedsafe knife? For legality purposes? For ease of carry? I'm just curious that's all...
 
i de assisted my 0350 and I like it better that way its smoother.
I guess it all depends on personal preference.
 
Well some people just don't like assist....and yes some for legality..some knives are just nice without assist..
 
Well I'll tell you why I would, it's because I'm not a fan of the opening mechanism. In my hands, it's no faster, safer, or easier than manual opening. It's certainly very popular, and lots of folks get along with them just fine, but I'm not compatible :) "just buy a knife that isn't a speedsafe model then" Sure but I really like some of the speedsafe equipped models, like the Ricochet, Random Task, and Blackout.
 
rabbivj said:
i started reading the thread Thanks....to all i apologise about starting this thread...I didnt search cause I was on my phone when I posted this...and for the record I do own a few AO blades but I EDC a ZT0560.
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And a FINE blade to carry, my good friend! I can't get it out of my hands! :D
 
My intention was to give you more input on the subject along with the replies you will receive here. The more the merrier ;)
 
FCM415 said:
My intention was to give you more input on the subject along with the replies you will receive here. The more the merrier ;)
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yeah exactly...it does give a lot more input and I thank you for that. I just seen a bunch of ppl talking about deassisting knives and I was wondering why...
 
Well for the most part they are a pain in the butt to close with one hand (and dangerous IMO). Some of the springs are so strong like the one in the DDR gunhammer. My friend almost dropped it when the blade flung open and he didn't have a firm grip.

Also, some unassisted flippers with the right amount of detent will send the blade flying out plenty fast.
 
I haven't come across a Kershaw with Speed safe that I couldn't close easily with one hand, particularly with my index finger. It's likely the Speed safe design itself, but it's the best assist I've ever used.

I removed the torsion bar from my Blur, as I also prefer a smooth manual open, but the Knockout is a great knife and I don't ever exclude on those merits.
 
sticktodrum said:
I haven't come across a Kershaw with Speed safe that I couldn't close easily with one hand, particularly with my index finger. It's likely the Speed safe design itself, but it's the best assist I've ever used.

I removed the torsion bar from my Blur, as I also prefer a smooth manual open, but the Knockout is a great knife and I don't ever exclude on those merits.
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I wouldn't say its difficult to close them with one hand but it doesn't feel near as "safe" to me. Now over time I've become a lot more proficient at it but it was definitely my biggest reason for wanting to deassist my Blur.
 
I suppose. However the first time I even used a knife for work as opposed to a safety cutter, it felt a bit unsafe. Practice is always good. :D
 
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