Wanted a Left handed non locking pen knife

[allrightscud]

Hi

I'm looking for a left handed non lock pen knife with a single blade. Its for my brother who has to be left handed as he can't use his right hand very well. It needs to be single blade and non locking as he finds it very difficult to un lock lock knives. I found him a lovely brass pen knife called the "left hander" years ago but he's needing a new one and I can't find anything which fits his needs. Do you guys know where I could look. The nearest thing I've found is a left handed swiss army but it has so many blades it would defeat the purpose for him to open and operate simply.

 

[homesicksteve]

Liner locks, frame locks, the compression lock on Spydercos PM2, these tend to be 'handed'

Slip-joints are usually ambidextrous ?

I'm struggling to think of a right-handed pen-knife !

 

[chas brookes]

Hi

Dave Budd has some nice single bladed one hand opening non lockers

http://www.davebudd.com/AvailableNOW.html#anchor_596

 

[Goatboy]

You could have a look at a left handed pruning knife. LINK I have a pal who has one and he likes it and uses it as a EDK.

 

[ozzy1977]

I think most penknives have the thumb groove on one side only

 

[homesicksteve]

I missed the point ? - One handed opening - left hand.

If you can stand the modern looks, perhaps a Spyderco UKPK ?

http://www.heinnie.com/spyderco-uk-penknife-frn-leaf-flat-grind

 

[homesicksteve]

I think most penknives have the thumb groove on one side only

A job for a dremel ?

 

[allrightscud]

Yes most pen knives have the notch on the side which allows you to open it, held in the left hand and using your thumb from the right. The others you mentioned are a bit too contemporary and 1 handed opening is just as difficult for him. He has cerebral palsy. So things can be a struggle for his hands, especially being naturally right handed and having to use your left instead. Of cousre I could take a standard knife and cut a nail slit on the other side with a dremel but I was looking for somthing a bit less home made and specific to a left hander whos struggled with right handed pen knives all his life. I did have a look at the Syderco and its not what I'm looking for. Just looking for a tradional lambs foot type pen knife with left handed opening.

The pruning knife looks closer to what I'm looking for.

 

[ozzy1977]

have a look at the boar folder from the bushcraft store

 

[homesicksteve]

Ah..

http://www.cppkc.com/item/historical-knife-collection/a-wright-england-scottish-stag/lid=24560812

Perhaps contacting one of the Sheffield makers for something like this ?

Perhaps A.Wright or T.Ablett.

 

[allrightscud]

HomestickSteve

Thats exactly what I'm after. Need to see if they'll deliver now.

Thanks

 

[allrightscud]

Noticed it was made in England, By A Wright, Shefield, just found the company http://www.penknives-and-scissors.co.uk/ Gave them a call, they do them but only to order, they think it'll take about a week.

Thanks Steve

Might take a look at that Boar folder for myself. I like the look of it as pocket knife. Cheers Ozzy1977

 

[Rich D]

how about one of the many versions of a peasant svord knife, should be easily used just with either hand.

 

[allrightscud]

Yeah Rich, he could work one of those I'm sure but not sure how it would do as a farmers pocket knife but its worth considering.

 

[peaks]

There are these - also made in Sheffield + might be available from stock :
http://www.sheffield-made.com/acatalog/Left_Handed_Lamb_Foot_.html

 

[Jared]

Can also get bolt on thumbstuds...

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/...ar---retro-fit-your-folding-knife-12200-p.asp

http://www.heinnie.com/kwik-thumb-stud

 

[Pockets]

Its easy to replace a svords handle with some nice wood and liners. They can come out lovely with some tlc.

 

[woof]

I'm left handed, & I've modded a sak sentinel, to be non-locking & one hand opening. Pm me.

Rob

 

[allrightscud]

Can also get bolt on thumbstuds...

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/...ar---retro-fit-your-folding-knife-12200-p.asp

http://www.heinnie.com/kwik-thumb-stud

Like these, never seen them before.