Why the dislike for the wave feature?

Speaking only for myself, I don't want my knife to open when I draw it from my pocket. As such, the wave feature is not only unnecessary; it's undesirable.
 
Dunno.

I have a Spyderco Endura Wave that is a fine knife. It is faster on the draw, for me, than an automatic.

A friend, a LE tactics instructor, could probably gut an attacker from the rear like a fish. While that is not a skill I have any interest in developing, I do appreciate a well made knife.

Best.
 
I don't understand either... IMHO it is a great feature for people looking for a tactical use

It may be too tactical for my personal use but otherwise I like the concept a lot
 
Because, I'm not a tactical operator and I have no interest or need to have it open immediately exiting my pocket.
 
I have 2 knives with the wave feature, I've never needed to open my knife that fast, I prefer the disk opening. While I don't avoid wave openers like I do half serrated blades, tantos, or recurves I don't seek them out either.
 
While is was in south America for 4 months last year I only carried knives with a wave feature.

An element in a fight is always a surprise.

Turning your body away from a threat and removing the knife open from the pocket instantly is something that they just don't see coming.

First strike usually wins in a fight.

But here in the states it is not what I use for an edc. Matter of fact I never carry a knife with wave feature here in the USA unless I am traveling or in a bad area. Which I recommend anyone do bring along if traveling and get lots of practice before you leave.
 
For me the wave is just a feature that some knives have. I just don't happen to need it for my uses. Dislike is too strong a word. It's more a preference for me.

Although, I don't understand why some people develop strong emotions against features they don't like. Just don't buy it folks. No drama needed.
 
Frailer said:
Speaking only for myself, I don't want my knife to open when I draw it from my pocket. As such, the wave feature is not only unnecessary; it's undesirable.
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It's really, really easy to pull the knife from your pocket without it opening. :)
On some models, you have to try really hard to get the wave to engage.
 
I don't understand either... IMHO it is a great feature for people looking for a tactical use

It may be too tactical for my personal use but otherwise I like the concept a lot
 
mwilli said:
Just curious, but why do people dislike knives with the wave feature?
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It looks stupid, tears up your pocket and is an unreliable deployment method when someone is about to chop your head off with a machete. Just my opinion.
 
I don t buy knives with waves because when I carry a folder clipped, it is usually IWB. The wave gets hung up unintentionally too often when drawn from IWB. I can open a knife very fast manually and think a wave is more bother than benefit.
 
The wave feature is not fast enough for my low-drag, high speed operations. I need a knife that opens when I think I might need to deploy it.
 
I personally find no need for automatics, assisted, or wave openers. I don't intend to use a knife for self defense. If you are one that feels the need and is trained to defend yourself with a knife, I can see it being a valuable feature.

I carry all my knives in my left pocket (I am right handed and prefer my phone and keys in my right pocket), so I could get away with carrying a wave knife without it deploying it accidentally.
 
My folder is about 3rd down on the list of potential weapons I carry day to day. Don't see the need for fast deployment. It's a neat feature, just unnecessary. I still want one though.
 
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