Spring assisted openers

[Paul Z]

I don't recall where I saw it, but I recently saw an ad for spring asisted knives. Could someone explain this . I know how switch blades operate, but have only recently became aware of the term "spring assisted" knife.

Thanks in advance,

PaulZ

[El Lobo]

Most knives that are deemed "Spring Assisted" require you to begin the opening manually (e.g. push a thumbstud, or a "Flipper") before the assisted mechanism (some type of spring) takes over the action.

An auto is USUALLY activated by pushing a button on the scales.

Kershaw (Ken Onion), Meyerco (Blackie Collins), and the "Cudas" by Camillus (most by Darrel Ralph) are common "Spring Assisted" models.

Bill

[Paul Z]

Thank's !!!

Paul Z

[Samb]

Couple of Kershaws