This thread is for discussing everything about OTF’s. Let’s see your knives, and talk about functionality, reliability, tradeoffs relative to conventional folders / fixed blades, and the best uses for them.
This thread is for discussing everything about OTF’s. Let’s see your knives, and talk about functionality, reliability, tradeoffs relative to conventional folders / fixed blades, and the best uses for them.
“There is no growth in the comfort zone.”--Jocko Willink
"You can never have too many knives." --Joe Ambercrombie
My motivation for an OTF was for support side carry in a Clinch Pick role. Here’s a size comparison (from right): Microtech UTX-85, Spyderco P’Kal, Clinch Pick.
Last edited by Clusterfrack; 05-06-2020 at 12:06 PM.
“There is no growth in the comfort zone.”--Jocko Willink
"You can never have too many knives." --Joe Ambercrombie
I’ve had zero problems with it so far. I really don’t worry about cutting myself—in fact, it seems less of an issue to close an OTF than many folders. Being able to have a D/E seems like a big advantage of the OTF.
My knife came with m390, which I like a lot.
“There is no growth in the comfort zone.”--Jocko Willink
"You can never have too many knives." --Joe Ambercrombie
I have those exact same three knives, except my Microtech is red. I have discovered it's really useful for opening things one handed, and that it's like a fidget spinner for adults. The problem is I don't know how useful it actually is for opening people. I need to get a trainer and do EWO
Is there a trainer? That would be really useful.
I've done well with a support side waved folder in training, so I expect the OTF would be no worse, unless something fouled the blade as it opened. I like that you can operate it from any body position. The wave openers are a challenge from guard or similar positions.
Last edited by Clusterfrack; 05-06-2020 at 12:56 PM.
“There is no growth in the comfort zone.”--Jocko Willink
"You can never have too many knives." --Joe Ambercrombie
I didn't even think to look if they made a trainer, which apparently they do not. However! This company: https://ravencresttactical.com/produ...vo-otf-knives/ makes cheap Micrcotech knock-offs, and they also sell a training blade for it: https://ravencresttactical.com/shop/...raining-blade/
So if you're willing to spend $150 to get a trainer, you can. And also not worry about breaking it during EWO
I looked at the Ravens Crest copy just now, but $100 for a Chinese knife with a zinc alloy handle seems steep.
“There is no growth in the comfort zone.”--Jocko Willink
"You can never have too many knives." --Joe Ambercrombie
I saw my first OTF in a souk in Amman, Jordan when I was a kid. I’ve never gotten over that initial hit of "how cool is that!”
Pros: Cool AF; relatively safe for fingers; DE in a folder; fun
Cons: Heavy AF; chunky; complex; harder to maintain; blade wobble; expensive at every quality/price point
They’re the Bisley Blackhawk .44 special of the cutlery world: if you want one of these boat anchors for a super cool adult fidget spinner, then by all means... but there are way better options for edc.