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<p>[QUOTE="afantiques, post: 591283, member: 25"]I'd use either but my usual case knife was like the second example. The ideal technique, if possible is insert and slide sideways rather than trying to lever it open, it's gentler and can often be done with a fingernail that would break if you tried direct leverage.</p><p>You are using the mechanical advantage of the wedge to reduce applied force.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="afantiques, post: 591283, member: 25"]I'd use either but my usual case knife was like the second example. The ideal technique, if possible is insert and slide sideways rather than trying to lever it open, it's gentler and can often be done with a fingernail that would break if you tried direct leverage. You are using the mechanical advantage of the wedge to reduce applied force.[/QUOTE]
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