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List of all Blade Opening Systems
I've attempted to list all the different kinds of opening systems and methods in use for folding knives today. If I've missed one, please feel free to contact me.
I've seperated this section into three categories: Manual Opening Methods, Assisted Opening Systems, and Automatic Opening Systems. I think this better classifies the different types of folding knife opening systems available on the market.
Manual Opening Methods

- Thumb Stud/Disc
- Spyderco Round Hole
- Other Thumb Holes/Slots
- Marz Groove
- Emerson Wave
- Flipper
- Lev-R-Lok
- Cuda Speed Opener
- Nail Nick

Assisted Opening Systems

- Kershaw Speedsafe
- Benchmade Nitrous
- Benchmade Optimiser
- Sog SAT
- Camillus Robo
- Buck ASAP
- Gerber FAST
- CRKT Outburst
- Colt Tailwind
