is the knife difficult to close
456446
I use it often at work and I've had no difficulty. I'm 6'7" and even with large hands, I find it to be pretty easy to open and close. Like anything, the more it's used, the easier it is to handle.
1430513
I didn't have a problem with that specific knife. But with another laguiole I did have problems opening and closing. I sent it back after taking it to a jewelry shop to close it for me.
176126
Once you get the hang of it, it took me a while but then again I am not the sharpest knife.... You push down the top step to open and pull up the top step to close, very easy
1200882
Sadly, this knife isn't very lefty friendly. It could be opened with the left hand but, not very easily. Closing it singlehanded is also pretty difficult with either hand.
248113
Yes, the blade has a locking mechanism which needs to be depressed before knife will close. I always use two hands to close the knife.
1317369
It is a lock open safety only, and a dual lock to close. The knife opens very easily. ......best knife I've ever owned!
1688598
No. There is a small slider on the outside opposite the clip that you have to slide up to unlock the blade for closing. You can see it in the product picture.
201834
There's a metal piece on the knife that you have to push to the side woke you could the blade closed
2070302
Mine is very stiff and takes quite an effort to open. The blade has to swing open very firmly for it to lock in place. Pushing the tab to close the knife is taking less of an effort after playing with it for a while. The more that I work with it, the less of an ordeal to open, but it is still not easy and fluid, like my other knives. I'm hoping it gets much better after I work with it for a while, but I am a little disappointed that it is taking so much work to, hopefully, make it usable.
2189423
It is not, but the small thumb grip is very useful and isn't painful to use even after many times opening if the knife is in well condition.
1919633
Yes, the Grip is not sharp so you can close your fist easily around it. Very cool EDC product!
1542680
There is a lock on the handle. U push it to the side n carefully close the knife
137848
No. But the blade is secure when closed. It never opens on me on accident being an open assisted knife.
938246
The blade will stay open until you close it, it is spring assisted, I hope this answers your question!!
1692755
not difficult at all. slightly push the button and instantly releases. I have had other knifes before and this is far the best one I have ever had and hopefully no need to purchase another.
529980
I've been using it for several months & not had an issue with the open bottom. I guess if you wanted to close it in you could cut a piece of cardboard or some material to fit the opening but I really don't see an issue with it. Handling it with normal use, your fingers shouldn't come any where near the blades but to each his own.
156153
There is a small metal lock where the blade goes that locks into position when you open the blade. You must move it out of the way yup close the blade.