OTF Knives! Why YOU Should Carry One!

Definitely the simplest and easiest type of knife to operate. They're also really cool and fun to play with. I definitely agree that they are probably the last type of knife you'd want to use for hard use or self defense due to their complex and fragile construction.

I own many automatic knives. I found OTF are great for cutting string, rope or paper. But for most other tasks I prefer out the side switchblades.

I went into this video thinking "no way is this knife for me." But you may have sold me again. Great video as always!

You get some mud, dirt, or hell a good piece of lint in that mechanism and don't have a can of WD-40 handy, well just say good bye to your OTF knife. The knife I did carry in the Army was a simple Cold Steel Recon for a folder and a Holtafors chisel knife that I would carry on my vest to break open ammo boxes and cut open mortar round tubes. I also made a little piece of kit that had a couple of Knipex tools that were mostly found on regular multi-tools because being in mechanized I would sometimes have to make on the spot repairs to my vehicle. I also had multiple multi-tools stolen or just get "lost" so having each individual item that cost dirt cheap was better.

The higher end D/A OTF's are a lot more reliable than they're given credit for....the main problem is people buy them for the "cool factor" and don't know how to maintain them...like you said, they are susceptible to debris getting in the mechanism which does likely limit what professional fields (military/law enforcement or EMT's) they should be used in...I get a lot of ziploc bags and boxes full of parts because people take them apart to try to either clean them or they just want to know how they work and then they can't figure out how to re-assemble them...this is a big part of why Microtech uses proprietary hardware...I've carried a Microtech Combat Troodon T/E for close to 6 years, and it's just as snappy as the day I bought it because I know how to maintain it....mechanical failure is inevitable with OTF's...I love my OTF, but I wouldn't bet my life on it...fortunately, the Combat Troodon also includes an attitude adjustment device on the tail end...lol

I definitly agree with the very safe EDC use of Double action OTFs, I have a Guardian Tactical Recon-035. It is great! Off center blade and play in the lockup bothers people but I found it only took about 3 uses and I don't even notice anymore. I really wanted the Legendary Microtech Ultratech but the action was really stiff and harsh texture on button for EDC.

Great channel my friend. I have a large number of high end fully automatic OTFs from Benchmade and Microtech primarily for collecting. However, I do carry a Benchmade Infidel OTF occasionally for personal protection when discretion is a must. Most of my OTFs are double edged dagger blades that are useless for everyday knife tasks which is 99.9% reason why an EDC pocket knife is needed. My EDC is a Gerber combo 1.5" pen blade, finger nail clipper, nail file which I keep on my key chain.

Excellent, professional videos, many thanks.

i have been carrying otf knifes for about 4 years now. i got them for edc self defense purposes, but they got demoted to edc daily tasks cutting open boxes and mail. i love my otfs, but they can get gummed up and its a process to disassemble and clean them, if they get gummed up from something as simple as cutting an apple and you forget to wipe the blade down before putting it away, the tracking gets gummed up and then it wont fire out all the way. still i love them i have some cheap ones and expensive units and love them all, but i used to carry a zippo and i didnt even smoke, i just like playing with it, same goes for the otf, it feels and sounds so cool playing with it

I've always seen otf as one more thing to fail.

First visit to your channel. I really like your format! Thanks

Real cool video. I love it!

Unfortunately for my wife I like em all! Do not discriminate against my fellow blades! And it is cool to pick different models and types to carry each n every day! Thanks for your review!

before you consider spending 400 on a microtech look out for the hogue collectors series counterstrike. carbon fiber and magnacut blade made in the usa for 340. beautiful knife insane value

So I just got one and I carried it once knife laws in my state just relaxed and I found a nice not to expensive one .mostly just a toy for around the house now though. Lol

Using a bench infidel for 10+ years never failed me until one time a penny got inside the case lol.

I own an automotive repair shop, so I open a ton of boxes and use my knife constantly throughout the day. I’m on the bench made plan so to speak. There is an army navy surplus store two doors down from me. I have a drawer full of auto benchmades. My current favorite is an OTF (I can’t remember the model) I personally don’t like double edged knives so mine isn’t one. There are some serious down sides though. The spring gets pretty tired toward the end of sharpness cycle. This isn’t an issue for me because I take my knives two doors down and send them back a couple times a year. They come back rebuilt, sharpened and refreshed after a couple weeks. So when I send them off I always buy a new bench made auto. Hence the drawer full of knives.

I’m currently trying to decide whether I should get any serrations on my micro tech. Full serration on one side of double edge , partial serrated on a 1 sided edge or just a straight up. Any input on my decision would be cool considering I’m probably spending $300

Vespa Ripper end game OTF. Great info to help dispel the stigma OTFs carry. People laugh when you mention safety as the reason to carry. They really are safer and more convenient.

I watched a guy hammer a OTF through a 2x4 didn’t hurt the knife at all. It was a sos knives OTF. I carry a shootout wanted one when they came out but it was illegal until early this year.