Assisted Opening Blades

jzmtl · **Reply #60 on:** November 20, 2009, 09:42:15 PM

I'm looking at how trident works, when in closed position the lock bar is far back enough that the release lever just flops around without touching it. I haven't got mine yet so this is all from looking at the pics/videos.

Not sure how it applies in case of lock backs like twitch thou.

Benner · **Reply #61 on:** November 20, 2009, 09:44:15 PM

Ah, get ya.

Yes, the release does just flop around when closed.

DaveK · **Reply #62 on:** November 20, 2009, 09:55:32 PM

I can release my Twitch by pressing the lock bar. So yes, it is pretty much like an auto.

I've pondered this before

Benner · **Reply #63 on:** November 20, 2009, 10:02:38 PM

It surprises me how that minor element has been missed.

jzmtl · **Reply #64 on:** November 21, 2009, 12:04:20 AM

Quote from: DaveK on November 20, 2009, 09:55:32 PM

I can release my Twitch by pressing the lock bar. So yes, it is pretty much like an auto.

I've pondered this before

Cool, so I was right on how the SOG assist works.

Now I want a twitch...

TangoDown · **Reply #65 on:** November 21, 2009, 03:34:10 AM

Quote from: Sean on November 20, 2009, 01:47:19 AM

Quote from: TangoDown on November 19, 2009, 10:35:46 PM
Quote from: jzmtl on November 19, 2009, 09:05:04 PM
CRKT outburst.

I have the CRKT Folding Hissatsu with Outburst and man does it open with authority! The torsion bar is strong on this baby!

Love the look of that Hissatsu. Any pic's possible?

Ask and ye shall receive.

Zack · **Reply #66 on:** November 21, 2009, 04:02:28 AM

That is one great looking knife.

Sean · **Reply #67 on:** November 21, 2009, 07:35:20 AM

Yup, that's the knife!

Freudian Frog · **Reply #68 on:** November 21, 2009, 07:40:00 AM

I really really really want the Hissatsu fixed and folder, and the Hisshou. Really really.

I just can't justify it... ever... as I don't fight too many ninjas.

Just the one.

DaveK · **Reply #69 on:** November 21, 2009, 12:50:18 PM

Quote from: jzmtl on November 21, 2009, 12:04:20 AM

Quote from: DaveK on November 20, 2009, 09:55:32 PM
I can release my Twitch by pressing the lock bar. So yes, it is pretty much like an auto.

I've pondered this before
Cool, so I was right on how the SOG assist works.

Now I want a twitch...

Just realised, it's a "Twitch II" I've got - no idea if that's significant!

Benner · **Reply #70 on:** November 21, 2009, 02:31:53 PM

TangoDown, that looks pretty sweet.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #71 on:** November 21, 2009, 06:16:17 PM

Quote from: Benner on November 21, 2009, 02:31:53 PM

TangoDown, that looks pretty sweet.

+1

Sean · **Reply #72 on:** November 21, 2009, 06:18:30 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on November 21, 2009, 06:16:17 PM

Quote from: Benner on November 21, 2009, 02:31:53 PM
TangoDown, that looks pretty sweet.
+1

It really does! It's on my list, but out of stock currently. I think I will go with the manual opener though.

TangoDown · **Reply #73 on:** November 22, 2009, 12:38:24 AM

Quote from: Benner on November 21, 2009, 02:31:53 PM

TangoDown, that looks pretty sweet.

Thanks.

Quote from: Sean on November 21, 2009, 06:18:30 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on November 21, 2009, 06:16:17 PM
Quote from: Benner on November 21, 2009, 02:31:53 PM
TangoDown, that looks pretty sweet.
+1

It really does! It's on my list, but out of stock currently. I think I will go with the manual opener though.

Yeah, I figured that if I am to go all mall ninja with this knife, I might as go all the way so I went with AO.

Sean · **Reply #74 on:** November 22, 2009, 05:55:53 PM

Interesting company that CRKT. A lot of guys on blade forums and such do not give the company much
credit and will put them down, perhaps not as junk but close to it. When I look through their catalogue
I certainly see variety and some pretty reputable people, and custom knife makers designing and helping
promote the line.
I quite like the Hissatsu folder, I will be awaiting more shipments to arrive then pick one up. Thanks for
posting the pic's Tango, it looks great!

Sean

TangoDown · **Reply #75 on:** November 22, 2009, 07:41:02 PM

Quote from: Sean on November 22, 2009, 05:55:53 PM

Interesting company that CRKT. A lot of guys on blade forums and such do not give the company much
credit and will put them down, perhaps not as junk but close to it. When I look through their catalogue
I certainly see variety and some pretty reputable people, and custom knife makers designing and helping
promote the line.
I quite like the Hissatsu folder, I will be awaiting more shipments to arrive then pick one up. Thanks for
posting the pic's Tango, it looks great!

Sean

YW!

I am on BF too but I am not as much of a brand snob as some. I will judge the knife on its own merits and not the brand. That said, I find that CRKT as come really innovative designs. It is just sometimes the execution falls short and they are really reamed for it. They do have some "cheapish" models but the also have some really nice quality stuff. I guess like any knife maker. And now that Ken Onion has joined CRKT, they should be coming out with some fantastic designs. I just hope they use at least decent steels on them. Kershaw was my favorite maker when he was with them. Now they are really concentrating on RJ Martin's designs whose designs I also like.

BF also puts down Gerber knives but I think that has more foundation.

Since they were bought up by Fiskars, their quality really suffered while maintaining or increasing their prices. Gerber has the fewest models that I find attractive due to their vague use of "surgical stainless steel". Tell us what it is dammit!

ringzero · **Reply #76 on:** November 22, 2009, 10:11:17 PM

Quote from: TangoDown on November 22, 2009, 07:41:02 PM

Quote from: Sean on November 22, 2009, 05:55:53 PM
Interesting company that CRKT. A lot of guys on blade forums and such do not give the company much
credit and will put them down, perhaps not as junk but close to it. When I look through their catalogue
I certainly see variety and some pretty reputable people, and custom knife makers designing and helping
promote the line.
I quite like the Hissatsu folder, I will be awaiting more shipments to arrive then pick one up. Thanks for
posting the pic's Tango, it looks great!

Sean

YW!

I am on BF too but I am not as much of a brand snob as some. I will judge the knife on its own merits and not the brand. That said, I find that CRKT as come really innovative designs. It is just sometimes the execution falls short and they are really reamed for it. They do have some "cheapish" models but the also have some really nice quality stuff. I guess like any knife maker. And now that Ken Onion has joined CRKT, they should be coming out with some fantastic designs. I just hope they use at least decent steels on them. Kershaw was my favorite maker when he was with them. Now they are really concentrating on RJ Martin's designs whose designs I also like.

BF also puts down Gerber knives but I think that has more foundation. Since they were bought up by Fiskars, their quality really suffered while maintaining or increasing their prices. Gerber has the fewest models that I find attractive due to their vague use of "surgical stainless steel". Tell us what it is dammit!

Brand snobbery is common on almost all of the enthusiast forums, whether the forum involves knives, flashlights, guns, cars, you name it.

The prevailing attitude of posters follows this line: makers A, B, and C are superior and can do no wrong, while makers X, Y, and Z are utter crap and nothing they produce is even worthy of consideration.

I've become so fed up with snobs that I no longer participate in several forums. I'll still read those forums, but can't be bothered to post in them. Anyone posting anything challenging the conventional wisdom of the snobs is quickly set upon by the majority and labeled a troll.

.

Nikos · **Reply #77 on:** November 24, 2009, 06:09:05 PM

Anybody said "Gerber"?

zepla · **Reply #78 on:** November 24, 2009, 06:34:31 PM

Quote from: cgk on September 30, 2009, 06:20:59 PM

Always worried about Accidental Discharge in my pocket

Made me think of this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4&feature=PlayList&p=796B0E7F40874C9B&index=0&playnext=1 (Not for kids)

Just stumbled on this and that is very funny stuff!!!

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