Wrist sheath switchblades

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Hey everyone! I'm new to this forum (I hope I'm posting in the right section!) and so far the content and knowledge looks superb! I've always been interested in knives, but more from a camping/outdoors background than combat. I just started collecting interesting knives (side and front opening switchblades, balisongs) that are cheap but fun to play with (especially the balisong!), to add to my good-decent quality assortment of camping knives (buck, schrades, swiss army).

So anyways, I remember seeing in a few movies a while ago mobsters who carried switchblades in what looked like wrist sheaths. If I remember correctly (and this WAS a long time ago..) they'd be able to pop it out into their hands already open or in the process of opening, then put it back easily. Has anyone seen anything of this sort, or is this just made up hollywood stuff?

Also, I just learned about emerson wave knives. What are people's opinions about this? Are there other brands that make similar knives with an open-on-removal feature?

Edit: Note that at this stage I don't have the budget to collect expensive knives, so I'm just getting the cheaper ones to try out the different opening styles. Does anyone know of an Emerson wave cheaper equivilant? (Is this a blastphemous question on this board? :) )

Thanks!
-Alex
 
The Wave is patented.

But, many members here have achieved a similar result by simply attaching a zip-tie to their blade through the thumb hole. You can do a search here at bladeforums.com using the search feature and find threads with pictures and everything.
 
i would like to point out that you are not al capone, ditch the wrist sheath idea
 
Slitting your wrist is one of the classic ways to commit suicide. You don't want the knife to open before it is securely in your hand. If the knife has a hole in the handle butt or a lanyard ring there is a quick and dirty way to rig something to impress your friends. Get some 3/16-inch clothing elastic from a fabric store. Tie a loop on one end of a piece that fits securely above your elbow, but without restricting circulation. Tie the other end to your lanyard ring. Arrange the length such that if you have your arm at your side the bottom end of the knife is barely at your wrist. Wear a coat with loose sleaves. To get the knife you stabilize the end of the knife or your sleeve with your finger tips and swing your arm slightly. The knife will come down into your hand from centrifugal force. Then you adjust your grip and open the knife. When you are done you close the knife and just let go. It will dissappear up your sleeve again. It is a little more comfortable if you use a cloth strap with adjustable buckles for the part that goes above your elbow. Depending on the weight of your knife you may need thicker or thinner elastic.
 
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