Sadly, I do have that same issue with the barnel, which has the same thumblatch, but it is a squeeze to open latch, so I just have to squeeze the handles the pruners pop open. Is that how your ARS work? It will often open on withdrawing from the sheath. I seriously love this feature, but it could be better implemented. I rarely carry them in my pocket without the sheath. I never wear my sheath on a belt, it’s just a sleeve for the pruners in my pocket.