Knife for my wife - please help

[Toddy]

The bug is very gentle. I think it's called a slipit joint. It's not in anyway hard to open or close, but it feels secure in either position.
A slipjoint is almost impossible to use when my hands are swollen and aching. Any pressure at all just hurts.

Heinie Haynes still have them in stock though Mark seems to be out.
http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Spyderco-Knives/Spyderco-Bug/p-92-191-3923/

cheers,
Toddy

 

[vizsla]

Id say the easiest knife for her to open would be a friction folder as it gives u a lever to help open it

 

[Samon]

Id say the easiest knife for her to open would be a friction folder as it gives u a lever to help open it

they come in some pretty colours too! (pink) http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?...&strPageHistory=search&numSearchStartRecord=1

aslong as the hand is keep on the back of the handle firmly it would be perfect, if you fiddle with it and don't (loose bolts) it may close on your digits but with practice opening, closing and using the knife is very safe and simple (one handed too).

The knives are also great for modifying, blade and handles can be changed loads to suit each person.

 

[Toddy]

Friction folders are a bit hit or miss when aching. Grasping anything with any gripping force to open is like stabbing red hot needles into your joints.

The little san ren mu that hatethatgiraffe was selling is also excellent though.

Thing is too, that too many pocket knives now look aggressive, they can *look* like a *knife* :yikes: If it's something discrete and very useful that's needed, they don't always fit the bill.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[nitrambur]

The ladybug is very gentle. I think it's called a slipit joint. It's not in anyway hard to open or close, but it feels secure in either position.
A slipjoint is almost impossible to use when my hands are swollen and aching. Any pressure at all just hurts.

Heinie Haynes still have them in stock though Mark seems to be out.
http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Spyderco-Knives/Spyderco-Bug/p-92-191-3923/

cheers,
Toddy

That's the Bug which is a slipjoint, this is the Ladybug, which has a backlock

 

[Toddy]

You are quite right

The little Bug is the knife I have and would recommend. The backlock....nah, not so much, but the san ren mu one, yes; it's just easy on the hands too

It's a slipit joint on the bug right enough though, and since it doesn't lock apparantly it's legal

"They have no locking mechanism holding the blade open, relying instead on resistant pressure at the pivot area when the blade is extended and being used. Bugs are part of the SLIPIT group and thus UK legal. " Heinie haynes

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Alfredo]

Spyderco Spydercard

 

[Harvestman]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm going to go with toddy's suggestion of the Syderco Bug as it meets the criteria and she wants a real knife rather than just an opening tool.

Much appreciated all. :You_Rock_

 

[Everything Mac]

On a side note it might be worth having a play about with stinging nettles. Stinging the area is supposed to relieve symptoms quite well.
A friend of mine says it works rather well.

Best of luck with the Bug.

Andy

 

[lannyman8]

have a look at this thread, it should work a treat.....

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69986