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I can’t quite bring myself to buy a fidget spinner, but I can sit and endlessly open and close my knives. I’m assuming I’m not alone. So, of all the ones you have, which Spyderco do you enjoy fidgeting with most? I’d love to hear your thoughts on size, shape, balance, locking mechanism etc., and pictures are always a bonus!

I don’t have a favorite just which ever I’m using at the time, or whatever is new. Fidgeting is one reason I’m not big on fixed blades.

Definitely the pm2 when I'm forced to be inside (watching the grandkids). I occasionally become a couch ninja.

Pelagic wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:17 pm

Definitely the pm2 when I'm forced to be inside (watching the grandkids). I occasionally become a couch ninja.

I’m picturing you sitting there flicking that big PM2 open, over and over, watching and flicking, and the grandkids being very VERY good.

PM2 as well, and maybe the Mantra with the flipper

Flippers are the best for fidgeting.

Street Bowie for sure.

5pins wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:13 pm

I don’t have a favorite just which ever I’m using at the time, or whatever is new. Fidgeting is one reason I’m not big on fixed blades.

My thoughts exactly. There's probably nothing better than a new knife day. :D

Lil Temp 3

Thumb open
Inertia open
Spyder drop open
Ring Finger open

Spin to reverse grip

Spin back

tumble to reverse grip

Tumble back

One hand close and holster

Repeat.....

Sliverax. Multiple opening methods, perfect pivot action.

Domino and Dice. Frame lock makes for easy closing on top of the multiple opening methods the flipper and blade hole allow.

Southard is my favorite. Really need to get this one back in the pocket. It needs a trip to Golden first though for some TLC

In general, I don't consider "fidget factor" to be a legitimate attribute for a knife but I definitely understand the trend. Certainly guilty of "fidgeting" myself.
I find myself repetedly opening and closing a Squarehead. Recently, it has been the FRN model but the Ti model was just as easy to get carried away with.

Evil D wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 06, 2018 6:48 pm

Sliverax. Multiple opening methods, perfect pivot action.

Sliverax gets my vote too!

I'm sure I'm in the minority here, but my favorite for fidgeting is the positron. People have said the flipper is too small and and the lock is set too deep into the scales to be easily accessible but that's what makes it my favorite fidget knife. It's slightly challenging and I feel like I'm improving my hand's dexterity just by playing with it.

I prefer the the Domino. I love fidgeting with flippers.

ugaarguy wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 06, 2018 6:51 pm

Domino and Dice. Frame lock makes for easy closing on top of the multiple opening methods the flipper and blade hole allow.

I love flicking open my PM2’s but I reckon a Domino would make a nice fidgeter and for those very reasons!

Sage 3. That bolt action lock makes fidgeting SO fun. Any way you open it, that lock system makes it smooth as butter.

There is just something about the superior ergonomics of the C-60 Ayoob model to where I just can't leave it alone for any length of time. It operates so smoothly and reliably that if it had a better blade steel it would probably be my current EDC. But none the less it is one of my favorites to toy around with.

As far as fixed blades go the original TEMPERANCE 1 model is another Spyder that I just can't put down. I make up reasons to use it and as a result it's one of my most favorite kitchen companions of all my knives.

I like the Para 3, small and smooth opening/closing one handed.

Regards,
FK
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