Can you retrieve the knife from the sheath and press the release button with one hand ?
829410
With mine you don't even need to press the button you can remove it with a pull. It us more of a retention than a lock
829411
The knife slides out of the sheath smooth as butter. I see Kyle had an issue with the spring coming out of the detent but I just looked at mine and I don't think my spring could come out unless I put some serious effort into it. Slides in and out of the sheath very smooth, no need to ever press the button, not to lock it in or take it out (but you can if you'd like)
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.
829413
The knife will draw without pressing the release button. But it does hold it securely enough without worry of it coming out.
829414
You do not need to push the button to release. In fact, DON'T USE IT AS A BUTTON AT ALL. It is a spring/lever action that provides retention from a tab in the sheath to the slot in the knife. The pin is actually held in place by the pushing of the spring. The first time I tried to "push the button", I actually ended up pushing the pin down it's guide, pushing it free, and launching the whole mechanism off the sheath. So then I had to find the tiny spring, the pin, and reassemble.
1953234
Yes you can. By taking off the nylon web portion of the unit and putting it on the other side of the plastic sheath, you can switch it for other hand use. All you need is a phillips screwdriver.
352342
While holding the opener in your right hand, you would have to push a couple of fingers from the right hand against the other half of the handle to open it up, but it can be done. I am able to use it one handed.
404465
You absolutely can. I however like my fingers where they are. This tool doesn't have a sharp edge so it is much safer and easier to use since it is shaped like the coconut. Most times the meat comes out of each half intact, in a matter of a couple minutes I have all of it out and I am done. Before when I used a regular knife it took forever and I frequntly injured myself or broke the knife.
2099974
Yes, as already replied. Look at the side of the knife for a small tab and remove the screw from it.
1542681
On the side where the knife comes out there is a metal grip, press it to one side and try closing it
1839010
It's a cinch to deploy. Retraction I think would be difficult. I've lost all my benchmades so I can't test. To be honest, I've gotten drunk and threw 500 dollars worth of knife away recently. I'm drunk right now, actually. You could do it with me middle finger, I think, but then your palm might be exposed too much. I suggest deploying with your dominant hand and retracting with your weak hand if at all possible.
248114
You can, you just need to be a little creative. Depress the unlock latch with your thumb and push the back of of the blade against your thigh to bend the knife in. The re-grip and use your your thumb to fold in the rest of the blade.
156150
Yes there is a release lever inside of the knife. You push it to the side and the blade releases from its locked position.
1794050
No it's not. However, one handed opening is very easy and it has very reliable locking. When you hear it lock it will STAY locked. Its a great knife. Super sharp and definitely worth the price.
94896
if you loosen the screws sufficiently, I suppose the blade could be opened by flipping the knife. but if the screws are 'factory' setting, or you tighten them when needed, you WILL have to use your fingers to open it.
1826492
There is a little switch in the slot where knife pivots. Push it aside where it holds the blade safely open and then push the blade closed.
1130281
Although this knife can be opened one handed it is somewhat difficult. Hardly a one handed opening system in the true sense.
1542683
there is a small piece of metal located just behind where the blade hinges and where the blade swung out from, with your thumb push the piece of metal toward the outside of the knife the blade should be free now so that you can swing it gently shut
1065020
yes and no. It's not actually a button, but a portion of the blade that is like a hammer on a pistol. All you have to do it hold it in one hand and use your index finger to pull that trigger back, and the blade will open automatically. A friend of mine just lost 2 fingers in a lawnmower accident and he can open this knife with his good hand only. I hope this was helpful to you.
1989042
there is lever up near the front on the lift hand side. lift it put as far and it will let go and then it releases the blade.
2097793
The sheath can be removed via a screw near the bottom and flipped for left hand carry, and re-inserting & tightening the screw. This is a GREAT knife that holds a sharp edge under tough use.