Switchblades, and OTF knives...

[Axxe55]

If you look around, there are some hidden gems among knives. Some years ago, I tried out a brand named Coast Knives. I have bought two of them over the years for tools. Solid and reliable and inexpensive too. Lowes use to carry them in their stores.

Their flashlights are decent as well.

Cutting Tools

There’s nothing like a trusty sidekick. COAST cutting tools put maximal utility right in your pocket, with blades and housings made from high-carbon stainless steel treated with extreme cold and heat to pack strength into every job. From repairing the outboard to mending the fence, they are...

coastportland.com

 

[fourx4forfun]

have 2 auto and they open up in my pocket! just know will end up with leg or jewels injury!

 

[Shady]

I have 0 worries that an OTF will missfire in your pocket.

It takes very little resistance to stop the blade from coming at least when that obstuction is close to the handle, with the lightning d/a

No I will not put my hand in front of it and launch it.

 

[baboon]

have 2 auto and they open up in my pocket! just know will end up with leg or jewels injury!

One of my very first switchblades was a Benchmade Spike. Probably the fastest opening knife still to this day that I own. It fired in my front pocket once. It cut the shit out of my middle finger. Never carried it again.

I have a couple of switchblades that have locks on them. If y’all are that worried about getting cut, find one that locks the blade.

 

[fourx4forfun]

CobraTec View attachment 253781 View attachment 253782 auto knife great thing is I can change blades

you like it, they are not cheap, they are made not far from me. lifetime warranty, Texas made.

 

[Bamban]

You might want to look at Templar:

Templar Knife - OTF Knives

Templar Knife Offering OTF Out the Front or Automatic Knives. Templar knife building quality and affordable OTF knives. Templar's knives are out the front knives that are spring assisted knives making for great functionality and conversation. Lifetime warranty on our knives

templarknife.com

prices seem reasonable. I have no experience with their products, though I have heard good things.

I got my I mine last Friday. Fairly heavy, about as heavy as the Adamas folder. Blade is fast and it came very sharp. Have not used it other than cutting a few cardboard boxes for the recycling bin.

It will replace my Balisong 42.

 

[Wolfwood]

I have 0 worries that an OTF will missfire in your pocket.

It takes very little resistance to stop the blade from coming at least when that obstuction is close to the handle, with the lightning d/a

No I will not put my hand in front of it and launch it.

i have a schrade otf that has a safety selector switch on it.

 

[candcallen]

The only thing better than the knives at a gas station is the sushi!

It's the bomb!

It surely will make you drop some incendiary bombs in the toilet later.

 

[Moonpie]

I purchased one of the Templar knives several months ago.
So far its been a good knife. Light and easy to carry.

 

[G O B]

I have a nice no-name switchblade. I have had it for many years but the only thing I know about it was I took it off the oldest Son when he was in middle school.

 

[Sand Hills]

I got a 06 Auto - 10th Anniversary | Gerber (gerbergear.com) ]Gerber 06 Auto[/url] a couple weeks ago and I like it. First auto knife I've owned, so not a lot to compare it with, but I liked that it seems to have a solid lock. Not a small knife, but flat which makes it easy to pocket carry. Seems very rugged. So far like it. Link I provided for picture shows it out of stock, but I got mine at Blade HQ for about $160, IIRC.

 

[FireInTheWire]

Been wanting a OTF for awhile now. But can't get past how slim and tucked away my little Case stays in my pocket.

All the knifes I own.... I always grab my case and go.

 

[SURVIVOR619]

My OTF is from Templar Knives - made in Texas; blade material is sourced in the U.S. as well. I keep it in my center console; however, as it is too bulky for my carry preference. For EDC I use the Kershaw Link. One of Kershaw's USA made knives.

 

[Sam Colt]

My OTF is from Templar Knives - made in Texas; blade material is sourced in the U.S. as well. I keep it in my center console; however, as it is too bulky for my carry preference. For EDC I use the Kershaw Link. One of Kershaw's USA made knives.

Good feedback on the bulkiness of the Templar. Dou you think the slim version would be any better?

 

[Charlie]

I have a nice no-name switchblade. I have had it for many years but the only thing I know about it was I took it off the oldest Son when he was in middle school.

When I was an assistant principal in a secondary school I had a drawer full of (cheap) knives some students "allowed" me to keep for them when they were taken up! Hah!

 

[SURVIVOR619]

Good feedback on the bulkiness of the Templar. Dou you think the slim version would be any better?

Honestly can't say. I don't recall comparing the full and slim in person, only the full and mini.

The blade included a carry case for the belt.

Forgot about their lifetime warranty! I purchased mine online after handling them at a Mesquite Gun Show in 2018. They weren't offering fully sourced and made in USA at that time but told me to keep an eye out and they came through. Dad and son running the booth at the gun show. Support local wherever I can!

ETA: compared the Templar with the Kershaw side folder, they are literally the same width. Thus, the bulk I conclude comes from the added weight of the spring mechanism, not gerth. Huh...

 

[Tnhawk]

have 2 auto and they open up in my pocket! just know will end up with leg or jewels injury!

After my first auto opened in my pocket, most of mine have a safety on them.
Most of mine are from ProTech.

 

[wbblazer90]

Spend more to get quality - Some to consider: Benchmade Stryker or mini Stryker auto, Infidel, Phaeton OTF

Microtech ultra tech OTF

 

[wbblazer90]

This. Don’t buy junk

If you are not willing to spend a few bucks on quality, then I hesitate to suggest View attachment 253776

 

[F350-6]

After my first auto opened in my pocket, most of mine have a safety on them.
Most of mine are from ProTech.

Want to buy another Protech? I've got a broken one I'll sell you. They warrantied it once. It broke again and after a few emails back and forth with more photos, they stopped responding to their warranty claim.

Knife is currently locked open and won't close. Used to be an auto, now it's a fixed blade.