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Drop + Laconico Keen Spear-Point Folding Knife
jhonis
150
Nov 1, 2018
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IanEDC
231
Nov 1, 2018
jhonisI thought the left handed version was going to be a true lefty. That's pretty weak that they just put the clip on the opposite side and didn't put the lock on the opposite side as well
jhonis
150
Nov 1, 2018
IanEDCMD clearly indicated it was just a clip flip, so we knew before joining the drop. TBH it doesn't bother me too much that it wasn't a full lockbar lefty flip since, and i think i can speak for most south paws about this, we're all very used to the standard righty lock bars. I appreciate very much that MD included the lefty clip option in the drop.
Tubal63
3
Nov 1, 2018
IanEDCOpen to buy from you if not satisfied, I love nine
IanEDC
231
Nov 1, 2018
jhonisI'm not a lefty so I didn't really look into it, I just feel like you southpaws really get the short end of the stick.
Omniseed
1972
Nov 2, 2018
jhonisMoving the flipper tab forward when closed would work too, and would give it a snappier deployment to boot.
Zaotar
14
Nov 2, 2018
jhonisYou flex your thumb almost completely in those photos and point it down while opening the lock bar. I’m not sure how common that is, but I keep my thumb much straighter than that, putting its belly on the indent, and so have no problems engaging the tab to keep it from closing. Different hands create different issues (e.g. the clip on this knife creates hot spots for me, but it doesn’t seem to bother other reviewers).
Sorry you didn’t like the mechanism, but for sure small smooth flipper tabs can create some deployment issues.
jhonis
150
Nov 2, 2018
ZaotarYou can do that on this knife? Using your left hand?
Zaotar
14
Nov 2, 2018
jhonisSorry I missed the left hand variable. No I’m right handed. So if it’s different for lefties on this, then I can see your issue.
Harper89
35
Nov 3, 2018
jhonisI tend to open knives with frame or liner locks as close to the blade as possible. Not sure why, just always have. That puts the thumb far enough forward to not get nicked by the blade.
I compared this to some of my other frame locks, and it's true, most you never even get close to having it miss the thumb, the Keen is definitely one to be mindful of.
jhonis
150
Nov 3, 2018
Harper89Same. I am getting more acquainted with moving my thumb closer on the keen and there's no concern when doing so, but the design error is where the milling is located on the inside of the lock bar and opposite side scale. The spot where the gap is the widest is the register for your finger to manipulate the lock just like how keyboards have dots on the F and J keys so your fingers can find and register the home row by feel. Nobody would put the dots on the E and O keys. That would be bad design.
I like this knife very much and I feel like I can point out something to improve. So there ya have it. Change where the milling is for the lock bar.
48thRonin2
117
Nov 19, 2018
jhonisWHOA! THAT'S A BIG NO-GO, KEMO SABE! The tactile "index" of the flipper tab touching my thumbnail is how I know when to get my thumb out of the way and close the blade with my forefinger!
GOOD CATCH! BAD DESIGN FEATURE!
Howlhatler
11
Dec 23, 2018
jhonisWho the hell closes a knife like that...? 😟 move your damn thumb, ya idget.
jhonis
150
Dec 23, 2018
HowlhatlerLeft handed people manipulating a right handed lock bar, ya dummy.
Omniseed
1972
Dec 23, 2018
jhonisWhy don't you use your index finger instead?
jhonis
150
Dec 23, 2018
OmniseedYou trollin' brah!?
Kenkaniff
0
Oct 9, 2023
jhonisU have ur thumb sitting way below where the top of the lock is that’s why u took the pic from the other side. Lying lol wow
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jhonis
150
Oct 9, 2023
Kenkaniffmy thumb is dead center on the relief cut for the lock bar. That's where your thumb is intended to be. Also, please keep in mind, i am left handed, and the pictures show left handed operation. Bye troll.
Kenkaniff
0
Oct 9, 2023
jhonisur Acting like the relief cut is the only spot you can put ur thumb/finger tho disengage the lock though. Which is far from true and most ppl aren’t gonna be doing it like that. They’re gonna be putting their thumb at the top of the frame lock so the flipper will land on their thumb. ur misleading ppl about the knife. Also just cuz ur left handed that is irrelevant u could do it right but ur a what? Troll
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