Choosing a Switchblade...

Question

So im in the military and am in the market for a switchblade. Want something reliable and with very quick deployment. Wondering if anyone had any suggestions and if OTF's are even worth looking at, thanks

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Benchmade is the best Auto out there today!!!

Answer 3

The only OTF auto I would consider would be a Microtech, but they are very expensive ($300 and up). For standard type auto's, Benchmade, Emerson, and others are very good.

Answer 4

The design of the OTF makes it inherently weaker than a side opener and is not at all necessary for one handed closing

I would look into a good quality side opening knife with the lock back type locking mechanism but most are using the weaker liner locks these days

I'm also a big fan of the double action knives

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