In my experience the thumb stud just gets in the way, and gets mucked up with whatever you're trying to cut in these situations.
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One last suggestion, and I don't think this option exists in the mini-Griptilian models, but if you're going to be doing any cutting that involves plunging the knife into something, or if you're going to be using the full length of the blade for cutting, consider getting the thumbhole model. If what you want is a serrated knife, buy a serrated knife, because buying this blade style is just about useless for any fine cutting. See how the sharp angle in the blade reduces the cutting edge even further? The longest uninterrupted cutting edge on the knife is now the serrated portion. Yes, the serrations still cut too, but depending on what you're cutting you may not want that jagged of a cut, and in my experience a sharp non-serrated blade will cut through things like zip-ties and packing straps, and even extension cords, without a problem.Īnd here's the tanto version. Notice that the serrations take up at least 1/3 and more like 1/2 of the total cutting edge of the knife. Now here's the same blade style, but partially serrated. The blade is 3.45" long and you essentially have the full length of the blade for cutting. Notice the full smooth cutting edge of the standard blade. Let's look at the Griptilian with thumb stud as an example (even though I think the one with the thumbhole is a better tool) Combine the two and you've got yourself an even less useful tool. While I do think they can serve their purpose, I don't find that either is suitable for my use. I have gotten away from any tanto or serrated blade styles. I also still think that Benchmade is just about the best value in the knife business, and with the number of different styles they make today I always start with them when I'm knife shopping and then go to the competition if Benchmade doesn't have something that will fill my needs, which is rare. I sold Benchmades years ago, and consequently own quite a few.
I've used (see the well-worn Striker below) work knives extensively, but I've only used a knife as a weapon twice, and one of those times it was a kitchen knife. One thing that's not part of this post is that I view knives as a tool first and weapon second.
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