Is this Spring Assisted or opened by thumb stud?
774402
Yes it is, but it is stiff when you get it. Just work it out as often as you can. It's a nice knife.
774403
It is spring assited, but you use an odd forward motion on the thumb stud. It's ok once you get used to it.
774404
there appears to be no spring in sight, only a metal bar in the body that moves when opening and closing.
1674167
They have an adjusting screw but the factory setting works well. Nicely,with correct placement of hands you can tilt the TV for better viewing. Yes, they have multiple openings.so you can hit a stud. I also used zippit toggles for even more support. I will be buying 3 more soon.
675766
Hook open. I will swing on mine like a nimbly little spider with no problem, it works well and looks neat. Hope this helps.
567103
No, however there is a metal "knob" on the Hilt located at the top of the handle. Pulling back on this "knob" with your index finger and a flick opens the blade very quickly. No need for a spring assist.
1731744
No its not. Like the previous review said it easily opens with one hand. I use the thumb stud mainly. Its a right hand only thumb stud too. Just a warning
825427
An assisted opening knife only takes a small amount of manual movement before the spring or cam takes over. A flipper knife like this one is completely manual. If you don't open it forcefully enough, it will fail to deploy and you will have to use the thumb studs to finish opening it. If it feels too tight to open easily, you can loosen the screw holding the blade on or completely disassemble and lube the action and it will smooth everything up.
1563934
Yes it is an assisted opening knife. You start it by using the "flipper" then a spring assists it open.
2070305
While holding the knife in your right hand, simply push your index finger on the right side hook. It will flick open quickly just like a switchblade (Although these are LEGAL and considered "spring assist" instead of the ILLEGAL "switchblade"). You can also use the thumb stud, but it's a little harder to do I think.
1448114
No it is spring loaded and closes as so as you let go on the opening mechanism.
253193
It's a non-linear spring . You have to adjust it to find the best compromise result of both closing the door but not so strong it slams . It helps if the other hinges are properly lubricated before you adjust this . Mine closes but doesn't slam .
548125
Yes there are thumb studs on both sides but it is not assisted opening. It's manual.
1220848
It is not assisted opening in the sense of a spring-loaded action. It does have a thumb tab that can be used to help open it easily with one hand although it is also just as easy to open with one hand without using the thumb tab. Once it is opened about an inch manually, it is very easy to open the rest of the way with a flick of the wrist. I consider this the best of both worlds, since a spring assisted opening might make it illegal to carry in some areas.
940376
It is a spring assisted, flip open,that also has a safety lock,to prevent accidental opening . In my opinion it's one of the best on the market.
894763
Similar to George's answer, but my "knob" in the yoke is a screw out and in rather tha being spring loaded. Wayne
1272409
The spring is to help it open up easier and it locks in tight so as long as you keep your fingers out of the way when closing it you will have no worries
34860
No it is not spring assisted, it opens as though it is. Its a great knife and it opens with the flick of a finger.
2224778
Not spring assisted it used ball bearings but you can still open it very quickly with one flick of your pointer finger