Glossary · Utility Knives
One-Hand Open
One-hand open describes a folding knife you can deploy with the carrying hand alone, using a thumb stud, thumb hole, or flipper tab. It is a convenience feature for utility tasks when the other hand is holding the box, cord, or food being cut.
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