Knife for lefty?
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BIGIRON
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SAK Trekker -- the liner lock is "backwards" for us rightys, so you might like it......
Oddjob
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IIRC my Spyderco Delica was ambidextrose. It had holes on both sides of the knife for left or right sided clip and tip up or tip down carry.
They are bit more expensive than most Benchmades, but Chris Reeve makes left handed Sebenzas (in addition to right handed). The framelock and clip are both made for left handed use and carry (tip up). They are top quality knives made from top quality materials (S30V and 6Al-4V). I must warn you though, if you do get a Sebenza, it will not be your last 
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They are bit more expensive than most Benchmades, but Chris Reeve makes left handed Sebenzas (in addition to right handed). The framelock and clip are both made for left handed use and carry (tip up). They are top quality knives made from top quality materials (S30V and 6Al-4V). I must warn you though, if you do get a Sebenza, it will not be your last
Wow those are expensive. Any good deals to be had on these? Cheaper at one dealer vs another?
carrot
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Most Spyderco's are ambidexterous (frontlock, midlock, ball lock).
jbosman1013
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Spyderco flat ground G-10 endura.
I like the look of benchmades but after a axis lock failure and crapy eurgonomics I have taken my knife purchases else where.
I'am also a lefty.
I like the look of benchmades but after a axis lock failure and crapy eurgonomics I have taken my knife purchases else where.
I'am also a lefty.
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guyg
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Chris Reeve is worth the money. It is worth saving for.
Save up and buy yourself a lefty Sebbie
Thats what I did
I paid full UK retail price for this, that means more than double the price of
what I would have paid if I had brought it in the US .... and I have no regrets.
Most types of locking mechanism can be used by a Southpaw, however
the biggest problem I found was the thumb stud. If the knife only had a
thumb stud on one side, it was very difficult to open. The knife must have
studs on both sides of the blade or have a opening hole like Spydercos for
a southpaw to open.
Thats what I did
I paid full UK retail price for this, that means more than double the price of
what I would have paid if I had brought it in the US .... and I have no regrets.
Most types of locking mechanism can be used by a Southpaw, however
the biggest problem I found was the thumb stud. If the knife only had a
thumb stud on one side, it was very difficult to open. The knife must have
studs on both sides of the blade or have a opening hole like Spydercos for
a southpaw to open.
Greyhound
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Spyderco flat ground G-10 endura.
I like the look of benchmades but after a axis lock failure and crapy eurgonomics I have taken my knife purchases else where.
I'am also a lefty.
Is that clip reversable?
Oh, how did the axis lock fail? I heard examples of blades braking before the locks. Just wondering what part failed on you?
jbosman1013
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The clip is 4 way, tip up, tip down left/right. The lock failed because it was not properly fitted from the factory but I did not know this and almost lost a finger.
Outdoors Fanatic
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Not for a hard use knife.
wquiles
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+1 I would like to know more as well. I have been using Axis lock Benchmades since they came out, and I have yet to experience "any" problem with the mechanism.
Back on topic, knife for a lefty: For the last 5 years I have used both a Benchmade Presidio (with custom scales replacing the Al scales), and a small Sebie left-handed that I feel has an intrinsic stronger lock, but in terms of ergonomics and safety, I still prefer the ease of opening "and" closing that the Axis lock gives me. Closing a Sebenza single handed is definitely "not" as safe as with an Axis lock :shakehead That being said, I am trying to find an used large classic Sebenza :devil:
Will
