What can be done to make it easier to open this knife using the stud - mine is broken in, clean and lubed, but it's really hard to do... Thanks!
1756845
The knife is not designed to be opened with the stud. It is simply a blade stop.
1756846
Truthfully the stud is only used to help lock the blade into the handles and that's about it. Pretty much this is a true flipper. I have tried the thumb stud and I have not found anyway to use it.
1756847
Don't use the stud. It's too close to the back of that hefty blade. Use the flipper.
1756848
The thumb stud is not too be used as a thumb stud. It is simply a blade lock to prevent the blade from over travel, the blade should be opened using the forefinger lever "flipper" on the back or tang of the knife blade.
1756849
I agree with the others, use the flipper part on back of knife, works like a charm.
20963
Haha. It can be a little tough... Remove the outter rubber cover.. Take a butter knife or screw driver and youll see two random spaces while looking at the sides.... Put the screw drive in and twist at it begin to come aprt about halfway.. You have to be a little more creative and use a similar technique getting the second half opened. Best of luck
722683
The screws can come loose over time. If you're the least bit handy, I'd recommend disassembling this knife when you get it and using Loctite or another thread locker on the screws. I haven't had any issues with screws loosening after doing so.The knife is very easy to open with one hand. There is a nub on the sharp side of the blade that protrudes far enough to allow you to start the open with your index finger and then "whip" the blade rest of the way out. You can also use the thumb stud to open the knife up one-handed.
465154
You should not have this problem. Sometimes a drop of oil may help, use as little as possible as it can cause it to gum up later. Be careful, once the knife loosens up it should be fine.
43223
none at all i would recommend looking for tutorials on youtube. i also recommend not getting this and saving for a real knife where you can put electrical tape on the sharp stuff. (has the same effect as having a trainer)ps if you do buy it it i will bet that it will break within the first week and the company doesn't cover it by warranty.
1172246
I collect a lot of knives. Currently, this knife is stored away. I believe it is a liner lock. If you look into the blade compartment you should see a flat piece of metal, along the blade "liner" that locks the blade in place. You should be able to push this liner away from the blade to release the blade allowing it to close. Try that and let me know if it works.
2059863
Yes, if you push it against your leg a bit. I have done it with just my hand but I find the blade is really tight so it's hard. I also will tell you the assisted opening is really the only way to open it. The studs are decent but not great.
1767525
I followed the directions. depending on the knife a few swipes seem to do the trick. in answer no it is not too hard. hope this helps. I am not in the least bit mechanically inclined.
2066645
It is possible that the blade is not all the way in. Mine had to be turned a little and carefully pushed in to the appropriate position. But once I got it on and tried to start it IT froze up on me. I could 't get it appear and ended up sending it back dirty. I DIDN't get another. I got a different brand. I hope you have a better experience than I did. Good luck.
2261263
If the knife is already open and you're trying to close it, I would suggest adding more force into the locking mechanism. If it's still stuck for any reason I would ask the seller for an exchange/ return for it being defective.
1340080
It is a bit hard to open, so give it a good pull. Hope that helped and you get it open.
2164637
You just move the little blade lock in the cut out on the front bottom of the knife handle. It should move easily and close easily or maybe it's defective.
549684
That actually is a blade stop and not a thumb stud. It's not meant for opening the knife. That's what the flipper is for. The flipper can be used with either hand.
2010045
Hi! I finally got the blade off my can opener! There is a little lever that says "blade release" that needed to be pushed down, but, I kept moving the handle either too much or not enough while I pulled on it, but, finally, it popped off. Now if I can only remember how I did it for thenext time!! :) Thank you all.
947121
Haha, a common problem if your not familiar. There is a metal tab that runs along the inside of the handle. Push it to the left then slowly and carefully close the blade forward and shut
825427
An assisted opening knife only takes a small amount of manual movement before the spring or cam takes over. A flipper knife like this one is completely manual. If you don't open it forcefully enough, it will fail to deploy and you will have to use the thumb studs to finish opening it. If it feels too tight to open easily, you can loosen the screw holding the blade on or completely disassemble and lube the action and it will smooth everything up.
1132643
I used a small flat screw driver and patiently pried it open trying various sides. It did not hurt the casing. But I agree that it is a little difficult and should have an indent to allow for a tool. The screw is hardly needed.