What is the Best OTF Automatic Knife? (For You)

Mine is the cheapest

Wish they were sold in Canada

I daily carry an unbranded otf, i like it because it has a nice action, reversible clip, and most importantly is a heavy solid feeljng knife

Great video! I choose a Templar for the price. It’s was $200…on sale for $120.

Kershaw launch 7 its best!

日本でも、片刃のスライドナイフを解禁して欲しい!

What happens when you fire the single action against a business card?

Hawk Deadlock is the best but who can afford one! 3500+

your test sucks, you even didnt test how knife edge feels under a pressure, if knife mechanism doesnt brake etc.

Why do some states (e.g., Minnesota, New Jersey, New York) ban these OTF knives?

Maybe someone can steer me right. I am looking into an otf due to dexterity problems. Double action and my problem here is I'm looking for one with the least amount of blade play. I know it comes with the territory with otf knives but looking for the most solid feeling i can get. Using a protech pt+ now and its rock solid and opens so fast and tight. I know a side auto is a different animal and that i can't expect an otf the same, but how close can I get? Thanks

I got the godson protech

Thinking about the g10. Not sure if I can get it due to the laws around auto knives being illegal. In certain states

I see no need for laws on knives with springs in them. Knives do not kill people. People kill people.

The Microtech clips are reversible. Unscrew the glass breaker and flip the clip to the other side.

Where is the infedel?

So no real budget or affordable options. Sad.

Heretic hydra is a mans knife same with halo 6

That Piranha Excalibur put a grin on my face it's so sexy!

My dream OTF is a 4 inch HALO with a drop point blade. Come on Microtech let's have it. Microtech are you listening? 😁

TY, a no nonsense review, no loud music or hype, just useful information

OTFs are neat to own, fun to play with... But not worth what they cost Vs what they offer.

Unless you're using it defensively (many more efficient ways to do that), there's no practical purpose for one, that isn't lapsed by a good folding knife.

I’ve rotated the pocket clip on my microtech.

I can't believe G&G Hawk Dead Lock didn't make it on here!

Things I can only dream of collecting ,living in the UK😢

Is cobratech any good?

Great presentation. Just one bit of advice for next time, use a light colored table and wear a light colored shirt, more light. The details of the knives will be much easier to see. 🙂

I had one built from a company in Arizona called RavenCrest Tactical and they made it with a custom Tanto two tone blade and a Glass breaker ...... these OTF are sweet ......

That Excalibur has been around way before these other ones.

Microtech for the win..!!

Is there an otf around the size of the Manticore S with a top slide? I love mine but the control location is very inconvenient for the size.

I upgraded from Kershaw launch one and four to the microtech ultratech and exocet. Gave the Kershaws to a bro. Never looking back.

Is it possible or common for one of these to open when pulling out of your pocket?

Which one is easiest to use for badly arthritic hands?

The one in my pocket.

Price$ would be nice to know

The guardian tactical is a piece of crap. I went to clean the damn thing and while disassembly and reassembly was simple, the hex screws stripped inner threads of the handle. I was gentle, I’m not dolt when it comes to this. They may as well as used a piece of gum to hold that piece of shit together
The hex heads warped as well
Kershaw makes better crap then then
And kershaw is shit

Can you do a viper tech otf review

Showing which had less blade play would have help but thanks good video

None. Even the best OTF knives can be problematic. With an OTS as long as the spring does not break I can service, sharpen and fix it myself.

It would be great to see a " Best OTF Knife allowed in California"

I like OTF and hawe Microtech Ultratech, but for field and mud, could ,or dusty places that is last knife that i wud like to have it's ok for people who are working and one hand operations (cuting wires exe.,cut and closed.)
But that is not and newer bee tactical nothing. I rader hawe Leatherman, and cary it than OTF . OTF is for Cops who are tactical when they stoping sitizent and giwing them tickets. They all hawe OTF cos they need to bee tactical:) . I use 940Benchmade for EDC 4ares, and I use Mora when I must go to work, and combined with Leatherman whic is must for mee and Leatherman is tactical and practical not that spring youke. I like it but if it fails I can send it when I'm at feald to who . Osborn has Omega but I take 2 springs in case and I'm set, Letherman and I'm good to go also fix blade is must hawe I realy like Mora Gerberg have it and use it 5,6.ares.

What is the difference between a left handed or right handed knife?

Tyler sweet review. I dare say that I would have to agree with Random Eskimo about you missing the Hawk Deadlock OTF. But at the end of the day you want a knife that you can really use hard and takes a lickin.
Thus another knife missing is the Microtech Combat Troodon. Shoot if it’s good enough for BatMan and a John Wick, it’s definitely the knife for me. And I’m sure you’ve seen the torchure test. The Dirac And The Dirac delta have the smoothest deployment of all Microtech’s. But my Combat Troodon in single edge clip point is my user favorite. I have to say the Gideon Tacticle OTF is interesting with the smooth action. I love to see someone go through a torchure test with these other brand blades like Ray of X-ring fame. My last thought on knives of any type is the blade coatings. I really don’t like DLC or cerakote etc coatings. If you are really using the knife they get scratched and that just doesn’t show on a stonewash or plane steel. And I love the patina that some blade steels develop. Rust has never been a problem because I take care of my tools.

The "Best OTF" is without exception the Grant & Gavin Hawk Deadlock, if you can get lucky enough to get one. They are superlative.

Very much liked the Piranha Rated X, never heard about before.

Could you add cost? Or at least average cost...

I'm looking for an OTF smallish knife for my kid to carry at college. A glass breaker is a must have.
Aside from that, any specific recommendations for an inexperienced handler to carry for self-defense and safety?
Also any resources for training/practicing with handling it?

Yes, we talk extensively about situational awareness, finding exits, keeping calm, etc. But there has been a stabbing incident during an altercation this year already at her school and we live in generally not a safe area so I want her to have something for a last resort.