Auto knives

[TFOGGER]

I have a Spyderco Autonomy in stock, Ray...

[ray1970]

I have a Spyderco Autonomy in stock, Ray...

Sorry. Never saw this post.

Anyhow, still not sure what I want. I do knowing I am not looking at any of the OTF styles. Too bad as I see there are several for sale in the trading post already.

[StagLefty]

^ I'm looking at OTF because you can grip the knife better than out the side JMHO

[ray1970]

For lack of a better explanation, the few OTF knives I've handled just seemed a little flimsy. Of course they could have been lower end knives. Maybe I should handle a few big name ones and see what I think.

[hurley842002]

For lack of a better explanation, the few OTF knives I've handled just seemed a little flimsy. Of course they could have been lower end knives. Maybe I should handle a few big name ones and see what I think.

I don't think it's just you, I've handled a couple microtechs and they felt flimsy, probably good for poking someone (which may be what they are designed for), but didn't seem robust enough for any hard use, however, I'm also accustomed to using ZT knives so that could be part of it.

[StagLefty]

From what I read lately a little play in the blade of an OTF is common. The videos I've watched on the Microtechs the lockup seems solid once they're deployed. I'm interested in the UTX-85, seems like a good OTF. Unfortunately the ones that have popped up in the trading post are'nt just plain clip points.

[driver]

The surplus store at Broadway and 285 had several Benchmade autos in a case.

[elsilrac1]

For OTF try a Microtech Halo V or another reputable single action OTF.

You will find the double actions not as sturdy, but more fun to play with. Even the Bechmade Infidel does not stand up to hard use like a single action OTF does.

[sportbikeco]

If you just want a cheap OTF to play with the "lightning" are the best of the cheap-o ones.

http://www.bladeplay.com/item--Black...ng-DA-OTF--396

[ray1970]

If you just want a cheap OTF to play with the "lightning" are the best of the cheap-o ones.

http://www.bladeplay.com/item--Black...ng-DA-OTF--396

I have one if anyone wants to check it out in person before plunking down $30-$40 of their hard earned cash.

I picked it up to see what I thought about carrying an OTF before I decide if I want to spend the money on something like a Microtech or Benchmade.