Mine is actually tight enough to carry in my pocket with no issue because the blade rests agains one side of the handle lol. No it can't be opened one handed (I could easile loosen it if I wanted) but I see it as more akin to a slipjoint anyway so 2 hand open is fine. I have no intention of ever using it, its the first shelfqueen I've ever bought because I think its such a cool unique item. Knowing that the kife may die with its creator makes it kinda special I think. Yes its crude, but in the same way that real handmade furniture is flawed, it somehow makes it better.