Am I hurting my blade by doing this?

[GAMEOVER44]

I have a SOG Spec Elite mini that I EDC. When I open it I tend to flip it a pinch with my thumb then whip it open. Am I doing damage to the knife in any way or its locking mechanism? what about long term??

Would really hate to damage such a fine blade that isnt even in production anymore.

Thanks.

 

[hso]

That's not what they're intended for, but they should be designed for the vigorous flipping if they're smart.

 

[dayhiker]

Any well built folder should be able to handle that. That said I wouldn't do it a thousand times while watching tv. [emoji4]

I "Spydie drop" my Military on occasion, only during use when it's the best opening method at that time.

 

[GAMEOVER44]

Was just curious this is my first knife I ever bought (and ive had hundreds) and is the best ive ever owned. Would hate to damage it, ill just use the thumb and avoid it. Thanks guys.

 

[CZ9shooter]

I wouldnt sweat it. Forcibly flicking it open by the stud is probably just as hard on it.

 

[USAF_Vet]

I've done the same thing with far cheaper blades and haven't had a problem. My current EDC folder is a $10 Coast I got at Home Depot a few years ago. Done the flip open wrist flick a thousand times and it still locks up tight.