Why do people hate Spyderco?

[SharpBits]

Sage 6 is the first I can consistently Spydie-flick as well.

 

[MarbReds]

I think it has a lot to do with technique and at least a little to do with breaking them in. I saw several reviews for the new Starmate stating it couldn’t be flicked or was difficult to do, but both of mine are fine.

 

[SharpBits]

Hand size plays a role as well.

 

[Acutereference]

Good knives, and if you visit their HQ, nice folks.

 

[Boattale]

Sage 6 is the first I can consistently Spydie-flick as well.

Endura = flickable
Endela = flickable
PM3LW = uh uh
Dragonfly = what you talkin' bout Willis?

 

[Ikhnaton]

Damn, I spydie-flick all my knives, don't matter if they fold!

 

[Danny Linguini]

Spyderco #3 is on the way. Just ordered a Tenacious R.I.L. in blue titanium. I had the CF one in my wish list (I may still grab that one too), but the blue titanium was calling to me. Either way, I seem to have developed a thing for finger-flipping folders.

 

[Tritium]

I use my index finger to flick. Its much easier and no weird hand position. Every hand is different but I can't see how a middle finger is ever easier. Every time I see a video flicking with the middle finger it looks weird.

 

[S35VN_DLC]

I use my index finger to flick. Its much easier and no weird hand position. Every hand is different but I can't see how a middle finger is ever easier. Every time I see a video flicking with the middle finger it looks weird.

When you use the middle finger, it's easier to keep all of the other fingers out of the way. The knife is held pinched between the index finger and thumb. The ring and pinky fingers don't even have to be on the knife at all

 

[Tritium]

When you use the middle finger, it's easier to keep all of the other fingers out of the way. The knife is held pinched between the index finger and thumb. The ring and pinky fingers don't even have to be on the knife at all

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Looks weird dude

When opening a knife, I want my fingers on it.

 

[Danny Linguini]

Looks weird dude

When opening a knife, I want my fingers on it.

Your middle finger wants to go in the same position as your other fingers, at least for most people. It’s MUCH easier to flick the blade open by middle finger with the other fingers extended out straight than with them curled to grip the handle. That’s why until recently I couldn’t spydie-flick any knife - I was trying to do it with three fingers gripping it. As soon as I changed the grip like S35VN_DLC ’s pic in post #429, I could flick like an old pro, even a couple of my looser action thumb stud knives.

 

[Chronovore]

Your middle finger wants to go in the same position as your other fingers, at least for most people. It’s MUCH easier to flick the blade open by middle finger with the other fingers extended out straight than with them curled to grip the handle. That’s why until recently I couldn’t spydie-flick any knife - I was trying to do it with three fingers gripping it. As soon as I changed the grip like S35VN_DLC ’s pic in post #429, I could flick like an old pro, even a couple of my looser action thumb stud knives.

"Most people" is the key. With my particular hands, which include long fingers and a little bit of arthritis, flicking with my index finger is almost always easier. It has to do with holding the handle appropriately for leverage. I can do it just fine on the Sage 5, Dragonfly, Lil' Native, Bodacious, and PM2. Of course, crisp Spydie hole edges are more of an issue for me with that method so I have to take them down.