But are you able to swing it around without the blade coming out?
75844
Yes, but don't dare hit anything with it, aside from the steak knife quality of the blade snapping, the molded plastic handle will probably shatter. In a zombie apocalypse this is best improvised into a stabing weapon.
75845
Yes you can, as long as you don't hit it against anything. It's really nice looking and a good weight.
75846
Yep. However experience has shown me that if you actually engage them in combat, the plastic handle will break. Perfect for solo air swinging.
75847
As far as I've seen, yes? I mean it isn't a sharp blade by any means and I doubt it's meant for vigorous, repetitive swinging, but it is pretty sturdy as far as I can tell.
1733886
I did not try. but the bounce of this blade is too weak. I do not recommend you to waste more.
1669818
I'm not sure if the material of the blade but it is great to swing around; I've hit plenty things with it without any damage to the blade. The end cap though can fall off because it is secured terribly but super glue can fix that easily.
1896819
Yes, on the backside (non-opening) side of the knife, there is a cutout where you can push on the base of the blade to start it moving to the open position. At that point, the blade will fling to the open position assisted by a torsion bar in the handle of the knife. Kershaw has a nice demo video on YouTube as well as their website.
1884143
not really, no. you drag the blade through the grooves... works best on a straight-edge.
568812
Yeah, pull the blade off first and it only seems to come off in one direction. Love mine!
455021
No, the blade won't retract because it is in a 'stationary' position. Only the protective cover retracts out of the way.
816867
If you don't have a cage then yes. You can almost spin it around without detaching it.
1184462
yes it freely detaches but be careful because the blades are sharp and you don't want to let them just drop out.
1470968
In play (as in not stabbing anything) yes. I don't think the blade would hold up of you had to stab anything though.
2170562
Yes but it is easier with both hands. However I do not keep the blade locked. The spring is tight enough that the blade will not open without a definite press on the blade tang.
466277
In all the times that I have used this saw. I have never had a blade fall out. The only time a blade came out was when I failed to close the lock all the way. This is a really good saw. It has done well by me. Rick
706343
Yes, when the blade is opened it is locked in place by a spring loaded tab that rests against the base of the blade. It is released by a side movement with the thumb, not too unique as many brands have this feature.
1253208
Since it's actual steel, yes you could but you better know what you're doing, seeing as it's not prepared steel it will get notches more, and is more likely to be damaged if you swing it at others. Also most cons wont allow actual blades so you'd have to keep it in the sheath at all times if you did.
1045545
I've tried, and had my boyfriend try. From what I could tell, there didn't seem to be away to detach the blade.
1926196
Yes, you should have no issue to do it. You can swing even at fraction of degree.
326735
The handle was welded together on mine, so I had to sand of the little bit that remained after taking it off. Other than that, if you have the tools you can get it off just fine. Just beware of the welded piece when swinging around. *cough* if you do that.