A thumb stud is a small metal protrusion that is attached to the spine of a folding knife's blade to aid in opening the blade with one hand. It is typically positioned near the base of the blade and is designed to be pushed outward with the thumb, allowing the blade to be quickly and easily deployed. More @Wikipedia
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