One arm patterns with the cut out at the tip the blade. Useful or silly?

got a rough rider locking razor barlow pattern. it opens ok on the edge of a pocket i guess. although the liner lock is not easy to close one handed.
i can imagine situations where a knife which does not have a sharp point would be desirable
 
This one works pretty well on the seam of my jeans or side of my heel. It has a light pull, which I think it would need in order to be functional in this way.

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willgoy said:
These are interesting oddities. But, it seems bizarre to have a TWO bladed model where only one blade could be opened by the injured or maimed......especially Beartrap style :D:eek:
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I would imagine you could brace the butt end against the table edge to lever out the smaller blade, assuming a R-hander, on a nice that would allow for it, like pictured. I had no idea what these things were until reading about them here months ago. Found one in a pawn selection, and opened instantly the first time, using the shelf of the display cabinet. Then, I explained to the wide-eyed clerk just what that feature on the blade was for, LOL.
 
I have to be honest, up until I joined this forum I thought that the blade cutout was a functional shape for the razor. I always thought the shape was to better shave the awkward areas beneath the nose, and had not heard them called one-arm-man patterns.

I once badly burned the palm of my left hand (boiling oil accident) and spent eight weeks with my hand in a burn bag. At the time I remember using an SAK I have with a soft spring and opening it with my teeth. Probably not an advisable method.

:) paul
 
As I see it, the razor shape is just that : a razor shaped blade (probably very thin) for shaving duties. The "one-arm" shape would be that one with the deep notch. And this would be a strong mainblade (like a spear or a clip).
On a side note : a sheepsfoot with enough blade protruding from the handle to be pinched could be opened one-handed quite easily, catching the handle on a seam or any edge once the blade is started (medium pull and half-stop should make it even easier).
 
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I recently received this little GEC #15 One Arm - it's just fantastic for the money. I've long been a fan of the look of traditional folders, but was generally put off by the lack of one-handed opening for a primary EDC. This has changed that as the 'rhino horn' enables easy opening on jeans seams or the soft material on many an office chair (it'll punch holes in some materials though, so proceed with caution!):

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I carry this in my back pocket and make sure to check that the rhino horn is not digging into any material. I tried watch pocket carry but the horn just kept snagging on the material upon insertion and withdrawal, and it certainly does not work like a wave feature!

I'm not sure whether this one is ever called a 'razor' pattern, but if it is, it really isn't a razor. It's very nice and thinly ground, but it's certainly a light use EDC blade and not a blade purely for shaving.

It's a great knife, and a great feature (if you treat it with care).
 
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As always, Charlie really thinks his knives out. This one has quite a sharp upper point so will open much easier one handed the less severe tips would. Stick that upper tip in a fence post and it will open with a twist of the wrist. I figure. :D just waiting on this one to arrive from Charlie.

Best regards

Robin
 
Pipeman said:
As always, Charlie really thinks his knives out. This one has quite a sharp upper point so will open much easier one handed the less severe tips would. Stick that upper tip in a fence post and it will open with a twist of the wrist. I figure. :D just waiting on this one to arrive from Charlie.

Best regards

Robin
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If it's anything like mine (and it looks to be), it will certainly dig into wood.

What pattern is that an easy open variant of?
 
Charlie designed the 85 and the razor blade is pretty much a prototype of Stewsblade. A Grail knife IMO.

Best regards

Robin
 
Ahhhh, I wondered aboutthe #85 vs my new Stew's Blade . I like it, and simply remember the pointy part is there so I better be careful.. Figure if I forget this, it will be a self correcting feature......
 
There were a bunch of people at the GEC Rendezvous, happily opening and closing Stew's blades at every opportunity! On table tops, Osh-Goshes, door jambs and folding chairs!
Way fun, if a little hazardous to the woodwork!!:D

I do it now and then just to keep my hand practiced. Kinda like practicing your draw for speed-shooting!:rolleyes:;)

To answer the OP question, I think it's silly NOT to have one!!
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waynorth said:
There were a bunch of people at the GEC Rendezvous, happily opening and closing Stew's blades at every opportunity! On table tops, Osh-Goshes, door jambs and folding chairs!
Way fun, if a little hazardous to the woodwork!!:D

I do it now and then just to keep my hand practiced. Kinda like practicing your draw for speed-shooting!:rolleyes:;)

To answer the OP question, I think it's silly NOT to have one!!
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It'll be the first thing i do with it.:D

Best regards

Robin
 
I know the this is an old thread, over a year almost, but I wanted to testify that the Stews blade is not silly.

My dad has Parkinson's disease isolated to his right arm, for now. He is naturally right handed and his coordination and motor skills in that arm are severely hindered. I gave him a TC Stew's blade and he loves it. He has no trouble opening it, left handed, and more importantly, using it.

A pic before I gave it to him.

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I personally do not even think it is silly for those who are fully capable of pinching a blade open to carry one.
 
KBA said:
I know the this is an old thread, over a year almost, but I wanted to testify that the Stews blade is not silly.

My dad has Parkinson's disease isolated to his right arm, for now. He is naturally right handed and his coordination and motor skills in that arm are severely hindered. I gave him a TC Stew's blade and he loves it. He has no trouble opening it, left handed, and more importantly, using it.

A pic before I gave it to him.

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I personally do not even think it is silly for those who are fully capable of pinching a blade open to carry one.
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That is excellent to hear that the feature enables your father to continue to use a pocket knife such as this.

It's a great design, and I absolutely agree with your last statement too.
 
These are interesting looking, and I have been thinking about picking one up. I know the history, but like a lot of things there is no longer a true need for them. However, that doesn't mean they shouldn't be made! At worst they are simply another blade shape to add to my collection, and at best they give a slipjoint lover that had something bad happen to them a shot at still carrying one. I don't imagine myself trying to open these up with one hand as a general rule, but I will certainly see if I can just for fun:)
 
I am ever glad that knife gives your Dad a "hand", Brett!

Wish I'd done the Knife sooner, but I am sure Stew is smilin' down on it!
 
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