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Thanks for the info. I’ll have to make it out that way. The website wouldn’t load so I snapped a pic from the worldwide web.
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Thanks for the info. I’ll have to make it out that way. The website wouldn’t load so I snapped a pic from the worldwide web.
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GOOGLE is showing it "Permanently Closed"...
Nice knife. When I saw it, I thought it looked familiar, and then I realized it is the same model favored by the LockPickingLawyer on youtube.Got a nice gift today from a client!View attachment 603171
Coincidence but is a nice knife. I would look into getting another pocket size one.Nice knife. When I saw it, I thought it looked familiar, and then I realized it is the same model favored by the LockPickingLawyer on youtube.
I am really surprised that I recognized it, but it came to me almost immediately.
Is there some connection where sharp thinking lawyers favor this model, or is it just coincidence?
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That’s a great looking knife, I just won’t do liner locks anymore for EDC. IMO they are not safe for use. I think it was a BM or a CRKT liner lock I had and it closed up 3 x on me while using it, the 3rd time it cut deep into my finger. Like probably should’ve gotten a few stitches and lucky it didn’t cut thru a tendon deep. That was it. I was so pissed I threw it away.View attachment 605021
So I’ve been eyeing this guy for a few years. Style is a little dated now but it dropped to a price point that made me have to buy it.
I blame e-commerce!
Anyway, it’s a great knife with great action and well built.
Ouch!That’s a great looking knife, I just won’t do liner locks anymore for EDC. IMO they are not safe for use. I think it was a BM or a CRKT liner lock I had and it closed up 3 x on me while using it, the 3rd time it cut deep into my finger. Like probably should’ve gotten a few stitches and lucky it didn’t cut thru a tendon deep. That was it. I was so pissed I threw it away.
Ya I’m sure I was using it a lot harder than is recommended and I wasn’t paying attention to the knife, just what I was trying to work on in an engine compartment. So probably 50/50 fault here between me and the knife, I admit it wasn’t made for what I was making it do. But, the knife you’re carrying is the knife you use, so I cursed it and threw it away. lolOuch!
I can’t blame you for swearing off them.
Been lucky enough to never have that issue and get bit by the knife.
Had a couple knives over the years that I could force closed when “locked” but they were not liner locks.
Biggest issue I’ve had with some liner locks is lock stick and it’s a pita to disengage it.
I try to keep an eye on lock up on all my folders especially the ones that takes more abuse.
How is everyone liking the flipper types? I got that CIVIVI and it's nice but talk about awkward to open.
I love the flippers. 100% easier and faster for me to flip it open with an index finger than it is trying to use that little thumb knob.How is everyone liking the flipper types? I got that CIVIVI and it's nice but talk about awkward to open.
But what kind of grip do you have on it? It may be "fast" but I can't get a good grip while opening and it certainly doesn't end with a firm grip either.I love the flippers. 100% easier and faster for me to flip it open with an index finger than it is trying to use that little thumb knob.
I don’t know how to describe my grip in words on here but I’ll give it a shot, if it confuses you even more just tell me to GTFO lol ;But what kind of grip do you have on it? It may be "fast" but I can't get a good grip while opening and it certainly doesn't end with a firm grip either.
Hm maybe it's the placement of the flipper and the narrowness of my CIVIVI that's making it weird. I have to hold it almost like a scalpel from the back and then the flipper is more on the top.I don’t know how to describe my grip in words on here but I’ll give it a shot, if it confuses you even more just tell me to GTFO lol ;
While holding the knife in a regular forward grip (of course leaving the open space for the blade to come out) my index finger moves to make contact with the flipper lever, then pulls the lever back or downward to initiate the opening process, the blade really should snap right out and lock once flipped and then the index finger naturally returns to a full grip position with the rest of the fingers. It should feel natural and without much thinking about it at all.
I’m not familiar with the CIVIVI so it’s possible that the two knives we’re describing are just that different. My first flip knife was a CRKT M16 Tanto which is a fairly big folding knife, I think it was 10.5” OAL, always offered a good grip, so that may be the difference right there in the handle slab sizes. That knife deployed as fast as any OTF auto I’ve had once you got the hang of it.Hm maybe it's the placement of the flipper and the narrowness of my CIVIVI that's making it weird. I have to hold it almost like a scalpel from the back and then the flipper is more on the top.
Hm maybe it's the placement of the flipper and the narrowness of my CIVIVI that's making it weird. I have to hold it almost like a scalpel from the back and then the flipper is more on the top.
That is called a front flipper. There are a few knives being made with this type of design. I am not a fan, but some people like them. The advantage is that you can have a much sleeker profile, as shown in the knife above. It also avoids having the flipper sticking out the back, which some people find tears up their pocket or the other items in it.Ive only ever seen them on the opposite side of the blade like this. Maybe it’s some new age hippie bs?
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Send it here I’ll throw it away for you. lol