assisted opening knife
Conventional vs. Automatic vs. an Assisted Opening Knife
In the world of folding knives, there are three main types with respect to deployment: these are conventional (“regular”) folders, assisted opening knives and automatic knives, which are also known as autos. But what are the relative differences between an assisted opening knife, an auto, and a “regular” knife? This post will break that down. […]
Read MoreWhat Is an Assisted Opening Knife, and Is It the Right Choice for You?
If you’ve ever gone shopping for a pocket knife, then you’ve probably come across the term “assisted opening” and wondered what it was all about. It sounds high-tech, maybe even a little mysterious. In reality, though, it’s just a clever mechanism that makes using your knife faster and easier. An assisted opening knife isn’t one […]
Read MoreWhy You Need an Assisted Opening Knife
An assisted opening knife is a knife with a spring that applies tension to the blade once it is opened partially, springing it open with no further action from the user. It is not the same as a conventional folding knife, wherein the user must open the blade manually, nor is it the same as […]
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