for tactical folders the story is different.
I have the OH Trekker and have no problem opening it. I can also close it with one hand and another object, but yes it is a whole lot safer using two hands.
I'm a fan. The opening and closing I find fine, though admittedly I cheat like another poster here and close it by using one hand on the lock and bumping the blade (hardly the safest path but always works). I far prefer the liner lock; feels far more confident in operation. A lot of the options mentioned here are illegal to even own in Australia :-/ and even the are near the edge; will be devastated if they ban these as well. My usual edc is a one hand non serrated trekker.I'm still keen on a non serrated one handed blade on a centurion... it would be my ultimate minimalist 111mm
I've owned and used many different knife's over the years. SOG, Cold Steel, Spyderco,Katzz ect. All of them had things I liked and I things I didn't like. These days almost all I carry is a Trekker or 08 Soldier. Yes the OHO and closing is slower then most knife's I've owned and used but I've never been unhappy with how Vic dose it they just do it differently. The pin design on Vic is plenty strong for my needs. of course I'm not sticking it in a tree and standing on it either.For me one of the biggest attractions is the 70 30 serrated desine. This is the for me the most useful blade design I've ever used. To the best of my knowledge Vic is the only one to use this design.So how does it compare to the other knife's on the market? That depends on your needs. For me the blade design out weighs any minor deficiency the Vic may have.
Quote from: gene stoner on September 03, 2018, 05:27:43 PMI've owned and used many different knife's over the years. SOG, Cold Steel, Spyderco,Katzz ect. All of them had things I liked and I things I didn't like. These days almost all I carry is a Trekker or 08 Soldier. Yes the OHO and closing is slower then most knife's I've owned and used but I've never been unhappy with how Vic dose it they just do it differently. The pin design on Vic is plenty strong for my needs. of course I'm not sticking it in a tree and standing on it either.For me one of the biggest attractions is the 70 30 serrated desine. This is the for me the most useful blade design I've ever used. To the best of my knowledge Vic is the only one to use this design.So how does it compare to the other knife's on the market? That depends on your needs. For me the blade design out weighs any minor deficiency the Vic may have.Good points I also like that the vic knives are probably the most people friendly one hand opening and locking blades I've come across.
Quote from: Grass on September 03, 2018, 06:06:21 AMI'm a fan. The opening and closing I find fine, though admittedly I cheat like another poster here and close it by using one hand on the lock and bumping the blade (hardly the safest path but always works). I far prefer the liner lock; feels far more confident in operation. A lot of the options mentioned here are illegal to even own in Australia :-/ and even the are near the edge; will be devastated if they ban these as well. My usual edc is a one hand non serrated trekker.I'm still keen on a non serrated one handed blade on a centurion... it would be my ultimate minimalist 111mm Just curious, if some of the other blades are illegal, how is the OHT legal?
Quote from: gustophersmob on September 03, 2018, 03:04:37 PMQuote from: Grass on September 03, 2018, 06:06:21 AMI'm a fan. The opening and closing I find fine, though admittedly I cheat like another poster here and close it by using one hand on the lock and bumping the blade (hardly the safest path but always works). I far prefer the liner lock; feels far more confident in operation. A lot of the options mentioned here are illegal to even own in Australia :-/ and even the are near the edge; will be devastated if they ban these as well. My usual edc is a one hand non serrated trekker.I'm still keen on a non serrated one handed blade on a centurion... it would be my ultimate minimalist 111mm Just curious, if some of the other blades are illegal, how is the OHT legal?Checked up; looks like matters have got even more confusing here in Queensland! Previously it was OK if the one handed opening was NOT be gravity, a button etc, ruling out flick knives etc but not the one handed saks. I think it's still that way but the wording sure means people could argue either way :/I'll attach.Edit: More detail https://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/weaponsLicensing/fees/Documents/Category-M-Bladed-Weapons.pdf
To me, the real value of SAKs is the ability to carry a number of highly functional tools (in addition to a knife blade) in a compact package. If this is what one is looking for, then SAKs are second to none, and this is the reason you'll find a SAK in my pocket every day.If one is looking purely for a OHO single blade knife, I believe there are better options out there, including some knives by Spyderco, Benchmade, SOG, etc.