*long low whistle* this could go on for a long time.
Okay, here I go
Fact! Under stress nothing is easier to manipulate than a "hole" type opener.
Fact Spyderco knives provide a great bang for the buck, so to speak.
Also, For those who see an advantage to it, a Spyderco is very easily
modified to have a "Wave" type device. The "wave" catches on the pocket as you draw, bringing the knife open, safely, and with much speed. This IS faster than autos, or Ken Onions speed safe, because both those types of openers have to be drawn from the pocket completely before they can be actuated, a "Wave" type actuates AS its being drawn.
My favourite knife like this, and the one that inspired my Spyderco mods, is actually a Kershaw and wasnt intended to be a "wave" type knife. Its the Kershaw Talon with bottle opener, otherwise known as the "Southern Comfort" - read about it here:
http://www.donrearic.com/southerncomfort.html I realize plenty of folks dont like the method of use that article reccomends, but *shrugs* thats their problem/choice I guess. Either way, that knife is faster than any other "wave" type I've seen, and all by accident.
Closest to it is a Benchmade Griptilian modified to have a wave, like I modify Spydercos.
Bruz - could you email me the details about the "Brownie Pop"? My email is
[email protected]
Brownie - why arent you willing to discuss your "Brownie Pop" on the open forums? I wouldnt think you'd lose anything as a professional instructor by talking about a single method (it seeems to me that its not an entire class worth of material), and forums are a "share what you know, learn what you dont" environment - you know something that we dont, and you keep talking about it, so why not share it with us?
No offense meant at all, but I am just generally suspicious when someone starts talking about a "super great fantastic" method or technique, that they say is better than any other, but then doesnt tell the public what it is - I feel comfortable from your attitudes and previous posting on Bladeforums and Self Defense Forums, that you are not a
"Virtual Sensei" - but, this reluctance to share freely still makes me a little curious. Seriously, no offense meant or insult intended, I am just honestly curious.
Also, Brownie, you're going to be at James Keating Riddle of Steel, yes? I am going to be there as well - if you'd like, perhaps we can find a moment to compare our opening methods, and have someone time them. I'll gladly even provide a stop watch new in packaging [to evidence no tampering] for the timing of it. I am very honestly curious to see it in action, against a "wave" draw on a "Southern Comfort". Perhaps even under stress of some sort, post hard training or something. You interested in a little semi-scientific test come Oct.?
- Morgan Atwood