Does this knife have double thumb studs for ambidextrous opening? I ask because I'm a lefty and this is always an issue...
345204
Yes, it does. Easy to use in either hand, comfortable grip and well balanced handle. Can't go wrong with this knife, I'm very satisfied.
345205
Iam lefty as well. It does have dual studs. This is non assisted but you can loosen the blade with screw adjustment. I set mine a bit light and start with thumb to open and then just a flick of the wrist completes process.
549684
That actually is a blade stop and not a thumb stud. It's not meant for opening the knife. That's what the flipper is for. The flipper can be used with either hand.
1566517
it gets a little tricky since the belt clip may be in the way for a left handed person. there is a "thumb rest" on both sides of the blade so it will open the same right or left. it's just a matter of getting the knife in position to open it. it opens quick and strong. if you want to take the belt clip off and carry it in your pocket for EDC then I have no problem saying "GET THIS KNIFE!!!"
548125
Yes there are thumb studs on both sides but it is not assisted opening. It's manual.
757517
Yes it is! I am ambidextrous, my fiance is Left left handed. The button is on the handle and there is a "hole" on both sides... so depending on which hand you use, one hole is for drinking, the other is the vent.
793147
I suppose it is for a right-hander, however, both sides of the blade are knife sharp! A leftie could use it with the curved side inward and use the smooth side of the blade downward instead of the scalloped side. It is an indispensable garden tool either way!
381749
you push the thumb stud and it flys open since its an assited opener. its light weight u will not notice it. self defense ? is debatable. if u had to yeah. ideally i say no since it had a thin weak liner and has closed on me. there is info on internet about it. many people have no issues. its a good edc blade but thats it
727880
The blade-tech website only lets you choose right hand, so I'm guessing they don't make a left handed version of this model. http://shop.blade-tech.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_116&products_id=607#.UZsz6rVOSok
1127075
To me no diffr im left and right kind of guy but this cutless i believe now is available in both left right and i think ive seen a both hand version so check out all there cutless options but there awesome i love mine and i got the Norman sword with it and its one of my fav swords to wield...
2070305
While holding the knife in your right hand, simply push your index finger on the right side hook. It will flick open quickly just like a switchblade (Although these are LEGAL and considered "spring assist" instead of the ILLEGAL "switchblade"). You can also use the thumb stud, but it's a little harder to do I think.
513774
i would say its really personal preference, for the BRIEF TIME THIS KNIFE LASTED! i wore it on my left side.hope this was helpful
1208098
It is designed like a spatula, so works that way for either. But the straight/cutting edge seems would be best for right handed, not sure if it would be awkward for leftys. it is exactly as the picture depicts. Also, it is a very heavy wt commercial grade feeling tool. I love mine and use it quite often for many things. I was very surprised at the excellent quality. Hope this helps.
983365
Although I have not taken this knife apart, once you get it, if you do, you will notice that it seems to be one piece of steel. Think of a Kabaar. I am not sure that the knife you have is the same knife I have. I have seen them (and bought them) before that are not the same. I would use my knife if I had to, but against a bear ? Does your knife have a thumb groove on the blade ? Mine does, first knife I have seen with one. I would not worry about the blade snapping but I have bought replicas like it where I would.
1906365
It does with the blade side. I can't get it to do well with the back side which is what I like to do. I do like the knife though, it feels good and the price is right. But it does not throw a spark as well as some of my old cheap knives do. Hope that helps.
2136083
Only comment that I have to add is if you are left-handed, the ZT framelock is clumsy to close with the left hand. I've got thumb scars to prove it. The axis lock is truly ambidextrous.
953101
No thumb stud, it has an open assist on the back of the blade that you press down with you index finger. It does require some good amount of pressure to open it though. It just won't open with the slightest nudge, good blade overall.
2005093
There is a button that you press, right next to the grip. You can see it on the picture. It's the black diagonal thing on the picture. (It's actually 2 buttons, the lower one. Not sure what the top one does) It's very easy to work with your thumb, even for me and I'm left handed. I holds about five spare blades, so you're never without a fresh one.