CBBL: Two finger unlock, or one?

[vivi]

Just a simple poll to see if you use two fingers or one to unlock your caged ball bearing lock knives.

I use one, my thumb. This has worked on all the CBBL knives I've handled.

What about you?

[Sharp Guy]

I use two. I can do it with only my thumb but I struggle with it so I don't bother

[ladybug93]

i use my thumb and forefinger. i can do it with either one by itself, but it requires more focus than i’m usually willing to lend to closing my knife.

[TomAiello]

I use two, but I have used one in the past and that's worked for me too. I just prefer two.

[Mr Blonde]

One thumb can work, but somehow it's more comfortable for me to use two fingers to unlock the CBBL.

[The Deacon]

Like others have said, I use two. Because, while I can do it with one, it's a struggle. Bolt action lock, on the other hand, works like a charm with just one finger.

[tvenuto]

Like others have said, I use two. Because, while I can do it with one, it's a struggle. Bolt action lock, on the other hand, works like a charm with just one finger.

This.

[kodai78]

One usually, my thumb but I can do a forefinger alone or a two finger grip. I find it easy to do with one thumb and I am perplexed by the word struggle. On the other hand I have to focus to flip a knife open. Enough that I’m not much of a fan of the flipper as an opening method.

[Ankerson]

Just my thumb.

[SF Native]

2. Was working with my s100v manix just tonight.

[garret]

If we talk about manix a single finger is enough, with the dodo better to use two

[vivi]

If we talk about manix a single finger is enough, with the dodo better to use two

I don't think I've ever managed a single finger unlock with the exposed ball bearing style. It always felt intuitive with the caged version though.

[garret]

If we talk about manix a single finger is enough, with the dodo better to use two

I don't think I've ever managed a single finger unlock with the exposed ball bearing style. It always felt intuitive with the caged version though.

The same thing I mean, the exposed bearing does not make things so easy, but it's so beautiful ..

[Evil D]

I can do one but it feels like I'm using more effort than is necessary so I just use two. It's not like it's difficult with two or significantly easier with one.

[blueblur]

I can do one but it feels like I'm using more effort than is necessary so I just use two. It's not like it's difficult with two or significantly easier with one.

This. It’s just natural for me to pinch the cage from both sides.

[PStone]

Just like others have posted, I can use my thumb only, but always pinch and pull with thumb and finger. It’s just more natural.

I also have tried the “half open” hack to loosen the spring. But I’m with sharpguy, I don’t think it does anything at all.

[awa54]

I prefer finger and thumb with my hand over the top of the knife, that way no fingers are in the path of the blade as it swings open or shut.

[Jazz]

Just a simple poll to see if you use two fingers or one to unlock your caged ball bearing lock knives.

I use one, my thumb. This has worked on all the CBBL knives I've handled.

What about you?

Don't forget, you're not normal, bro. :p

I use 2.

[Doc Dan]

I used two fingers. I can do it with one, but it is a lot easier and safer to use two. This is not an axis lock. I find the buttons to be a little slippery when using one finger. On the axis lock the buttons have edges I can get my finger on to unlock the blade.

[knivesandbooks]

Two fingers but I don't have big hands.

Everytime I unlock a cbbl my fingers wish the cage were made of a metal.