Spring Assisted Knives: Their Types, Uses and Benefits!

spring assisted knives

Spring assisted knives are typically blades with a spring mechanism built into the hilt. They are much easier to open and close than conventional knives, and typically work by pushing the spring to fully extend the blade when it is opened. The blade can be automatically folded back when it has been closed for use.  

In general, a spring opening knife will hold its edge better than a conventional, fixed-blade knife, which can be seen as an improvement in many cases due to the shortening of sharpening time.

To use these kinds of knives, one must apply moderate pressure on their thumb or index finger while closing the grip on either side of the blade's handle so that they can push down and activate the spring mechanism within.

Various Types of Assisted Knives

Spring Assisted knives are one of the most popular styles on the market. They can be found in many variations ranging from tactical, to fixed blade, to edc and even more. These knives have strong blades that have a versatile design with 14-15 inch blades that span from 3/16 inch (5 mm) all the way up to ¾ inch (19 mm).

The first spring knife was patented by The Spyderco Company under their trademark name of "Spyderco" in 1983. These knives are designed for many uses including camping trips, self-defense and even hunting where they're used as bowie knives or skinning knives. They can be easily concealed and when you don't need the knife; it can still be used as a fixed blade.

There are several types of assisted knives that are popular with civilians and law enforcement alike. Some examples including:

  • Karambit Style: 

These are considered by many as the all-time favorite because of their strength, design and usefulness for self-defense. The blade has a curve in the design that makes it perfect for palm grip.

  • Kydex sheaths: 

These are a popular choice among military personnel, law enforcement professionals, hunters and outdoorsmen alike. They're small, lightweight and can be concealed easily in areas where they're not wanted (such as belt loops).

  • Bowie knife style: 

They're also known as Texas Toothpicks, and they're a little bit bigger than karambit knives but have the same effective design. They're used for self-defense, hunting and all kinds of other uses, including tactical intervention.

  • Fixed blade knives: 

This style is ideal for those who like the strength of a fixed blade knife but want to carry it concealed. They can be easily concealed with an attached sheath so you can carry them at your discretion.

Spring Knives: Uses and Benefits

  • Spring assisted knives have increased in popularity over the past few years. These knives, unlike the traditional fixed blade knife, do not need to be manually pushed open with a thumb and instead use a spring powered mechanism to swing the blade out of closed position.

  • The spring assists provide two benefits; one being convenience for people with limited strength in their hands because they are not required to manually open and close the knife each time it is used. 

  • Secondly, the knives are safer than traditional fixed blade knives because they use a spring to open the knife which provides a gradual increase in force while opening. This increased force is intended to improve safety as the risk of injury caused by improper handling of the knife is greatly reduced. These assisted knives may also be safely closed with one hand. 

  • This was made possible by ensuring there was no pressure on the blade when closing it and therefore would not cause any unintentional injuries if held incorrectly. The main controversy for these products comes from the fact that some do not see them as different from switchblades and fully automatic weapons, which are banned under federal law.

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