Brownie, good review...
Great website!
As a point of reference, we collect and work with medium fixed blade knives like RMK's, original AMK SERE's, A/F dagger's, and other various sundry blades like SOG's, MDK's, Cold Steel, and the like...but, our EDC's are for the most part low cost folder variant's like the Camillus knife you reviewed here.
As such, I'd like to toss in a nickel's worth of personal insight as it pertains to the smaller framelock's on the market today; knives such as the Camillus EDC, and the Kershaw brand Vapor & Leek models...
A rolling 'brush back', index and lift method, much like Bill Jordan's 'Point and shoot' presentation for a revolver; followed by 'popping the thumbstud forward...almost like a 360' rotation, followed by a thumb snap...like you're snapping your fingers, will get the blade into play very quickly.
The knive is indexed and lifted by the palm, with the fingers gently wrapping around but not closing...almost as if you were cupping a small and delicate lizard or similar...
For a right handed draw, this method brings the blade into play angled up and left...not the most desirable presentation angle for sure, but...
If the rotation is followed through with a smaller partial revolution after the blade is 'popped', 90' of a smaller circle with the blade point still pointed forward....then the knife will index in a full grip, blade forward and edge down, near the right hip...strong side 'point and shoot' hip presentation if you will...
This is a very, very fast presentation method when practiced repeatedly, the knife is controlled and indexed properly for most applications, and allows for a (albeit somewhat limited) defensive use.
The upside of these small knives are that they come wicked sharp from the manufacturer, have a relatively solid lock up, and from the low hip position offer the informed user a multitude of defensive and controlled options.
That's my read anyway...as with all things sharp and pointy, YMMV
I'd say the keys here are 'smooth is fast', and a natural rotation negates the need to over extend...close and safe, cocked and ready to fire, controlled application utilizing natural motions...
Nice writeup on a very cool little working knife Brownie, and yes, you're right, it's not a fighter by any stretch. But, it will safely open up a few boxes in short order if handled properly...
Love your work, looking forward to talking with you some day soon.
Mel
