How smooth is the deployment of this knife? Would I be able to easily open with one hand?
1526960
It's was very stiff at first but I was able to break it in with use, deffenantly not a quick draw knife more of a tough every day knife, but to answer your question yes I get the blade out with one hand
1526961
Oh yeah, the action in it is just fine... If you have big hands (unlike myself), you may have to shuffle it around a little to figure out how it works best for you. I've got a friend with bigger mitts, and he hasn't complained a bit. It's a great little knife.
1526962
It's pretty easy for me to open it with one hand, although it took a little getting used to. With minimal practice, I can deploy it very quickly with one hand.
1526963
Initially the deployment was slow, but once I cleaned and lubed up the pivot it flies out with authority. One handed opening was never an issue for me.
2244095
Just push the piece of metal acting as a lock toward the side with the clip and the blade should again move freely. It protrudes slightly above the frame of the knife and is also textured, so it's pretty easy to get traction on. Pretty standard these days, after a while it'll be entirely 2nd nature opening & closing it with one hand without even thinking about it.
1145704
Yes, it is very easy to open and close with only one hand. Just pull up and turn to open, will latch itself when you swing it closed.
381750
There is a beveled thumb stub on each side of blade base. A MILD push with thumb in opening motion flicks base open QUICKLY. Very sharp. Not particularly heavy. Only minimal drawback is no closed safety lock. Haven't had it accidentally open though.
94895
It can be flicked open and closed easily with a flick of the wrist. Whether that is considered a force of gravity I don't know. It is not an assisted opening knife if that matters.
906252
There's a very easy way to open this, but you need fingernail. If it's on your keychain, put the rest of your keys in the palm of your hand, with thumb and finger holding the head of this utility key (on the flat sides, not the edges). Then with your other hand, put your index finger to the back, along side the groove of the screw driver to anchor it, the thumb and nail into the grove on the blade and gently PUSH. It will slide open easily without hurting your nail while giving you full control. Your other keys won't drop to the ground either.
34861
The knife does not have a spring assisted opening mechanism. However, the blade opens very smoothly. Holding the blade completely still and pressing down opens the blade approximately 3/4 of the way. It takes a little wrist action to open the blade completely in one motion.
1169969
It is possible to open it with one hand because the action will loosen over time. I wouldn't replace it, i'm a knife enthusiast and I've never been more happy with a large folder
1169970
It is possible to open it with one hand because the action will loosen over time.I wouldn't replace it, i'm a knife enthusiast and I've never been more happy with a large folder
907402
Being it's a smaller knife, it's not as easy to flip it open by the spydiehole. But, just holding normally left or right handed and opening with your thumb is easy.
1232018
The Schrade IMP16S Imperial Stainless Steel 3 Blade Pocket Knife is very easy to open. No problem at all.
973977
Yes I find it hard to open as I have small hands ( 5.5" from base of palm to middle finger). If I use one hand to open comfortably the widest gap between the tip of the blades is &lt;1", so to make it functional I have to stretch my 4 fingers and the thumb to pry open up the handle.
722684
I've had this knife for about 7 months now and none of the screws have come loose so far. But, if by chance the screws do loosen up then you you'll need a star wrench. I've been opening and closing my knife with one hand since day one and have had no problems. Only real downside to this knife is that it's not spring-assisted.
1154653
Not as easily as some of the gerber knives but it's possible. Not comfortably though.
1794051
I am not sure, maybe not. But, However after about 1 or 2 hours of playing around I can wave it open with ease! but I am sure it is a Great knife. when you get a little of practice.
829412
Quite easily. The "latch" simply sets in a small detent with spring pressure. You could remove the knife from the sheath with a quick, firm motion...no real need to press the release.
116313
Not much force at all, let gravity and knife weight do the work for you. After several movements (right side, left side) you will discover how easy it really is.