3 Reasons Why You Should Carry an OTF Knife

[PartTimeGoblinSlayer]

I open and close my assisted and flipper knives one handed all the time. That said, an otf takes less practice but keep in mind if they're anything like my otf they can occasionally get gummed up with dirt, sand, pocket lint ect. So they can require a bit more maintenance but ultimately it depends on your preference.

[knownaigm]

I had 0 interest in autos or double action otfs beyond the fun factor until I tried a friend's DA OTF for a week while working in a warehouse/production facility. The unbelievable convenience of immediate, safe, one handed (in either hand) deployment and retraction was a complete game changer in a fast-paced work environment where you're needing to cut things and put your knife away safely over and over rapidly. Sure, it's not a must-have feature in most EDC roles but A: it really is handy as hell and B: it can totally change your work routine in certain applicable environments. I now own a UTX70 that is one of my absolute favorite shop and craft project tools.

[BWOFFICIAL]

I searched up the knife laws here in Montana since I haven't since 2017, and it literally just says, "what is legal: everything, what is illegal: nothing." 😁

[Tanabanana]

Oh California I love you!

(Sarcasm)

[ajhproductions]

Got me a cobratec OTF for under $100with shipping a couple years ago and haven’t looked back. Took a few times breaking it in and being okay with marring the finish to quickly make it the main and sometimes only knife I have on me. For work, it’s friggin perfect. For protection, even better considering the intimidation factor. Even if a criminal has you out gunned, when they realize you won’t go quietly, and plan on taking them down with you, 99 out of 100 of them experience a moment of clarity and decide to find an easier victim. Cheers.

[DONK]

Lightning fan right here. A yellow lightning was my first good otf. Great quality for 30 bucks

[eldudearino]

I've never had an issue opening and closing my spyderco's with one hand. Still carry an otf anyway though.

[RubleInnawoods]

I always wanted to try a OTF but I cannot afford a Microtech or the high ends, but I worry of the quality and lasting power of the budgets..

[josephmace]

Fixed blade has always been my thing. I did order a otf. If I ever come across this again I’ll let you know how it worked out

[cssjuba]

I just always wanted an infidel but kept buying more pistols instead as I couldn’t justify $450 but then my bugout really reinforced my liking to bench made so I got an infidel. I love it.

[slizzy]

I definitely want to get one, they're so cool. It'd be cool to have for just using it to cut stuff, god I would hate to have to use it for self defense though

[dude]

I just bought my first of the front hellcat knife yesterday. They were made here in North Carolina not far from me and it was the first of the front know if they didn’t have a lot of play in the blade so I got it

[slobo]

good points.. i wish you guys had a larger variety of OTF stiletto style knives

[Mcbuggler]

I like OTFs because they can be double edged, so you can have a full serrated on one side and straight edge on the other.

[lindsey]

Even if they aren't legal in your state, get one anyway if you want. No one has the right to prevent you from self protection.

[jaybofa]

You can use ffmpeg to make the audio be balanced in both left and right

[scottyi]

honestly the fidget factor practical uses are probably just light and quick use because of the weak lockup, blade play and a lot of moving parts for malfunction of deploying the blade.

[DakMinnMark]

What are the three knives that you are using in this video?

[NMiller_]

I picked up a Lightning Elite specifically so I could deploy and make safe quickly with one hand while my toddler is running around. I love my autos, folders, and fixed blades, but the OTF gives me more peace of mind when dealing with a small child.

[windowofpane]

Fastest knife is a folder with a wave it opens on the way out of your pocket.