Author Topic: assisted opening knives? (Read 6917 times)

crnbndr · « **on:** February 04, 2012, 12:13:10 PM »

Anyone have one of those assisted opening knives? Buck, Kershaw? How do you like them? Do they stay assisted opening or do they gum up after awhile?

hughjorgan · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2012, 12:17:20 PM »

I have a couple different knives that are assisted opening. Never had them fail. Ones a sog and the other is a kershaw.

dreamunelk · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2012, 12:18:21 PM »

I have few. My best one is made by CRK. There is a big difference in quality. You get what you pay for. You should look at lots of them and choose the best for the intended use. Have fun fondling all the knives

Just like any other tool you have to take care of them.

uplandhunter870 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2012, 01:06:52 PM »

had a kersaw Ken Leek or Ken Onion (whatever his name is) design assisted opener for a while, it always flipped open never had any problems kept a pretty solid edge too i lost it while quail hunting

never had an assisted opener by CRKT but have one of their finger flipper designs and that performs flawlessly as well keeps a great edge too

knives are like any other piece of gear or tool you get what you pay for and a little maintenance go a long ways

whacker1 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2012, 01:17:56 PM »

I have a benchmade that I absolutely love.

Bigshooter · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2012, 01:25:50 PM »

I have a couple and have never had a problem. But jstamp almost cut his finger off a few years ago gutting a buck with one.

ArrowH · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:34:52 PM »

you might want to read RCW 9.41.250 before you buy one.

Bigshooter · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2012, 03:52:27 PM »

Quote from: ArrowH on February 04, 2012, 03:34:52 PM

you might want to read RCW 9.41.250 before you buy one.

I believe this came up on here or another site. And because it's just an assist to opening and doesn't open it up all the way made it legal.

jackelope · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:27:37 PM »

I have a crkt my tighe and have had it in my pocket almost every day for the last 3 years and it still performs flawlessly. No issues. I should be better about keeping it sharp but aside from that it is my favorite knife and I've got a bunch of knives.

Stickerbush · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2012, 04:55:43 PM »

Ive got Kershaw Ken Onion assisted knife, really nice and cool grip too. I have had it for years and it is still great. I would also recommend SOG flash II I believe its called, assisted and has a lock for safety.

RockChuck · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2012, 08:16:13 PM »

I have a kershaw and like it but when I wash it, it has trouble opening all the way until it is dry.

wadu1 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2012, 08:31:10 PM »

I have a bunch but I stick with the CRKT M21-02. Two locks thats cool, keep them clean and they work all the time. I got mine after reading an article on the different brands and this is the one that fit my needs.

dromero · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2012, 02:10:43 PM »

Kershaw Random Leek 1660gryst. Great knife, gets abused hard, zero maintenance, (I dropped a couple drops of Rem Oil in the pivot once in 5 yrs) and it has always worked well. Free factory sharpening, just have to pay for shipping.

Oneshot1Kill · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2012, 02:30:00 PM »

My brother got me a Kershaw with the Ken Onion design. It's great. Shaved almost all my hair off my arm when I first got it too. And you can send kershaw's back to get re-sharpened. I've used it for hunting and construction for a year about with no issues.

Whitelightning · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2012, 02:48:42 PM »

I bought a CRKT Mini My Tighe four or five years ago when they came out, Love it, in my pocket every day lubed the pivot a couple times holds an edge real good.

Wild Bill · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2012, 06:04:29 PM »

I have a few from all kinds of companies. The Benchmade gummed up, but its been through the wash, gutted elk/deer, been in the ocean etc... The Kershaw is probably the most dependable in my opinion. Cheap ta boot! The SOG faired okay, but i hate serrated edges so i use the Kershaw and Benchmade straight blades most.
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christopheri · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2012, 06:15:41 PM »

My wife got me a Kershaw speedsafe for Christmas and I love it. I use it everyday for one thing of another and havent had to sharpin it yet.

MikeWalking · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2012, 06:28:15 PM »

Bought a Kershaw Ken Onion16710BLKST about 6-7 years ago. Pops open like the day I bought it. Lost it out shooting one day. Drove the hour+ back out to find it, and did the next day.

Bought it at a shop at Northgate mall then saw it somewhere else $25 less but after all this time I don't mind. The inlay in the handle is a no-slip tape stuff. Can't tell it's 6-7 years old. Never leave home with out it.

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