Opening, closing and carrying an assisted folder
Like most knives for firefighters, this one opens with help from a spring, so a few habits keep fingers safe.
- Hold the 12.5 cm grey-and-gold handle with your fingers clear of the blade slot, then start the blade moving with your thumb; the spring completes the swing.
- Before cutting, check that the blade is fully open and does not wobble.
- To close, release whatever holds the blade open, keep your fingers out of its path and guide it home slowly instead of letting it snap shut.
- Carry it closed, ideally in the black leather sheath ref. 2073, sold separately, and show anyone sharing the vehicle where it is kept.
