Kick springs sticking out past handles

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Kick springs sticking out past handles

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I see stillettos with kick springs sticking out past the handles. Usually on 11" or bigger, and on alot of AKC 9" swing guards.
And I usually pass them up because of this, should it detract from the knife or am I just being to Finicky? :?
Your thoughts on this, will be greatly appreciated.
Thanx,

Mike
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Re: Kick springs sticking out past handles

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I have never considered this an issue, and in fact thought it has an appeal on some knives, but I have seen others post that it is a concern for some. I will tell you, I have have seen many knives that are very old, and well used that never have an issue with function or spring breakage due to this issue.
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Thanx Tom, I've seen alot of members knives that do have this so I guess it really isn't a big concern.
I wasn't concerned about breakage or anything. I guess during assembly, some knives are tighter than others
and need a little more spring so to speak.
Thanx again,

Mike
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I've noticed that on alot of knives, too. It sort of bothers me as well because it doesn't look like it "should" be that way. I know I am probably too finicky myself, I'm just surprised I've never posted about it or seen it mentioned before.
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The protruding spring have been mentioned before, but are not considered as a defect just something out of the norm. They do not interfere in any way with the functionality of the knife.
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I think the aesthetics of this type of knife are as important as functionality. IMHO the spring sticking out looks awful as do hollow bolsters. I know that they don't affect function but they look sloppy and I want my knives to look cool. If all I wanted was function I'd buy a cutter and a prybar.
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I will add one thing which I guess added to my opinion that this is not an issue for me. As I read the others replies, I asked myself why I almost liked a spring protruding on certain knives, and then I remebered that I am a bit older and was around when all the false button models where being sold, and seeing the spring sticking out a bit let you know quickly they were real autos! Some of the fastest back then had the springs sticking out a bit also.
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I suppose I´m the same age as you, Tom :D
I wouldn´t mind having a spring sticking out a bit, on this old manual "false button" stiletto :D
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If you'll look at these; some have the spring exposed, some don't. I don't think it detracts at all.
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fastr19 wrote: If you'll look at these; some have the spring exposed, some don't. I don't think it detracts at all.
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I AGREE!

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Thanks sir.
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JerrBear wrote:Mr. fastr19,

I AGREE!

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My opinion is I hate protruding springs.
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I'm fairly neutral, slight preferance for non-protruding.
But. I do want to dispel the myth that, protruding automatically "fires harder" :!:
It MAY help sales, to the uninformed :wink:
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Vagrant wrote:I'm fairly neutral, slight preferance for non-protruding.
But. I do want to dispel the myth that, protruding automatically "fires harder" :!:
It MAY help sales, to the uninformed :wink:
Too true the slowest opener I have has a sticking out spring. Hard and fast opening seems desirable but it only adds wear to the knife What is really desirable is a knife that opens and locks everytime you push the button.
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