I have carried a few "assisted" opening knifes for the last several years. THEY CAN OPEN IN YOUR POCKETjmra wrote:I've always had this image of the blade popping out while it was in my pocket.steve817 wrote:It's funny now that I can carry one I really don't want to.
Most have some type of thumb lock safety which for the most part I leave OFF... But the NRA knife I had has a fairly weak retention spring and a big assisting lever which when banged on thing like seat belts and arm rests on chairs would let the knife partially open. Cut a hole in some good cargo shorts a few times and poked a hole in my hand once. From then on it went into my truck door panel as a backup.
Carry a Smtih and Wesson MP 3bsd now....$30 or so....assisted opening not a push button but it is very fast, ergonomic.... The clip holds the knife with the hing of the blade down so your finger is right on the assist leaver as you pull it out.... I can also carry in MOST states without worry.
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