“THE HOLE STYLE PROVIDES A GOOD, SOLID PURCHASE ON THE KNIFE RIGHT FROM THE DRAW.”
When I think of an everyday carry (EDC) knife, I think of convenience. How a folding knife opens can especially influence how convenient someone thinks the knife is.
There is a wide range of opening styles, all of which cannot possibly be covered in one article. Therefore, I will endeavor to cover the more common ones: hole in the blade, thumb stud, nail nick, flipper, assisted opening and auto.
HOLE IN THE BLADE
You can’t talk about the hole in the blade without talking about Spyderco, including the featured Native Chief C244PBK. The hole in the blade opens using a hand movement called the , which is basically the same movement used for a stud or disc system. After drawing the folder from your pocket, stabilize your grip and, using your thumb, push the blade out and around
