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Where can I get a thumbstud? - NorthernRaider - 6 November 2014
Can anyone please advise me where I can buy a two piece screw together thumb stud for opening folding pocket knives with?
I've seen a mod for the Liong Mah UK legal folder where the owner has slightly reprofiled the scales and fitted a thumb stud to assist opening with, I would like to try the same blade mod and fit a thumb stud to mine.
RE: Where can I get a thumbstud? - Steve - 6 November 2014
Not sure if you can buy one, but I'll happily make you one from 316 Stainless if you can't find one elsewhere.
RE: Where can I get a thumbstud? - Devonian - 6 November 2014
Like this:
http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/easy-open-thumb-stud-or-thumb-bar---retro-fit-your-folding-knife-12200-p.asp
http://www.heinnie.com/kwik-thumb-stud
http://www.jatagan.eu/en/make-a-knife/thumbstuds/
Good selection of US ones:
http://usaknifemaker.com/folding-knife-parts-c-30.html
Be interested to see how you get on.......
RE: Where can I get a thumbstud? - NorthernRaider - 6 November 2014
Thanks chaps.
RE: Where can I get a thumbstud? - Mortblanc - 6 November 2014
US Knifemaker Supply also has a good selection of ferro rods of all sizes.
The small 1/8" ones I find very nice for small kits or add ons. I keep one in the med canister I carry on my key chain along with a cotton ball, another in my wallet and others scattered through the gear.
Having a good supply of them also insures that I include one any time I make a new knife sheath.
RE: Where can I get a thumbstud? - NorthernRaider - 7 November 2014
OK guys with Ref to the Liong Mah number 5 UK legal folder, I wanted to do a thumb stud like this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MolnO-3jJ4&list=PLrlg7bvnytKdHYQKgRyKSBnCngHPY9AvM&index=4
But saw another video (below) from the same chap showing an easier fix to the problem of difficult one handed operation
( many knives now have to meet DANISH legal carry laws which does not permit SINGLE HANDED OPENING)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQJn2LhdoqE&list=PLrlg7bvnytKdHYQKgRyKSBnCngHPY9AvM&index=2
And this is what I chose to do instead.
RE: Where can I get a thumbstud? - Devonian - 7 November 2014
After you posted last night, I actually saw that set of videos from YOYOBoy and of all the Mods he did, I thought that one looked the most sensible as the shape of the handle does impinge on the finger recess and that mod certainly removes the obstructions.
RE: Where can I get a thumbstud? - NorthernRaider - 7 November 2014
I believe the extra bit of scale partially covering the thumb groove is there to make the knife legal in Denmark.
I'm loath to admit it but I think this CRKT Liong Mah number 5 is a better knife by quite a margin than my CS Voyager Tanto and far superior to my Byrd Tern. I am indebted to you Dev