High End Tactical switchblades

[jhat]

Have never had the need to visit the knife forum as automatic knives have always been illegal. I don't know jack about knives. I would appreciate advice as to high end tactical switchblade brands. I know nothing about which steel is best. I know that different metals have advantages and disadvantages. What are you guys and gals looking to buy. Price is not an issue. Thanx in advance.
Please see my post.# 5

 

[t3h_sober1]

Have never had the need to visit the knife forum as automatic knives have always been illegal. I don't know jack about knives. I would appreciate advice as to high end tactical switchblade brands. I know nothing about which steel is best. I know that different metals have advantages and disadvantages. What are you guys and gals looking to buy. Price is not an issue. Thanx in advance.

When you say switchblade are you referring to any auto knife or are you looking for an OTF (out the front)?

Benchmade has many autos and some of the best OTFs out there. Popular models 2750 Adamas (AUTO), 9051/9052 AFO II (AUTO), and Infidel (OTF).

HK made by Benchmade available at a cheaper price. Popular models Entourage (AUTO), Tumult (OTF), Epidemic (OTF), and Turmoil (OTF).

Microtech has a ton of OTF knives and people seem to really like them, I personally have no experience with the brand. Popular models Ultratech (OTF), Makora (OTF), and Halo (OTF).

As for blade steel any of these manufactures will have very nice steels, although on paper Microtech uses higher end steels.

For what its worth autos and OTFs are not my thing but I figured I would share what I know. I prefer Zero Tolerance flippers like the ZT 0562, it is just as fast as any auto listed and it can be closed easily with one hand.

Keep in mind that autos are not "legal to carry" until November 1, 2015.

 

[COZICAN]

Bladeops.com has plenty and easy searching. I'm a Benchmade guy myself. My new CLA

 

[120 Acres]

Great thread, thank you jhat.

I was wanting the same info.

 

[jhat]

Great thread, thank you jhat.

I was wanting the same info.

Was ready to order a Benchmade AFO II from an online dealer. Thought I would check the federal law dealing with switchblades,
and have concluded that I would be committing a federal offense by placing such an order. If it is shipped across state lines it is illegal. In short, the police and military are exempt but Joe Q Citizen is not. Look at the terms and conditions of sale for the online dealers. You have to check a box affirming that you can legally purchase a switch before they will allow the sale. They set forth the federal law on their sites. Just a heads up for you guys and gals.

 

[t3h_sober1]

Was ready to order a Benchmade AFO II from an online dealer. Thought I would check the federal law dealing with switchblades,
and have concluded that I would be committing a federal offense by placing such an order. If it is shipped across state lines it is illegal. In short, the police and military are exempt but Joe Q Citizen is not. Look at the terms and conditions of sale for the online dealers. You have to check a box affirming that you can legally purchase a switch before they will allow the sale. They set forth the federal law on their sites. Just a heads up for you guys and gals.

Also if you need to send it in for warranty Benchmade will not return your knife to you if you are not LEO/Mil or legally allowed to carry it. It is 100% legal to own a auto in OK you just can't carry it.

 

[COZICAN]

Bladeops will ship them and there is no box to check. Owning them is not illegal; carrying them is.

 

[120 Acres]

Was ready to order a Benchmade AFO II from an online dealer. Thought I would check the federal law dealing with switchblades,
and have concluded that I would be committing a federal offense by placing such an order. If it is shipped across state lines it is illegal. In short, the police and military are exempt but Joe Q Citizen is not. Look at the terms and conditions of sale for the online dealers. You have to check a box affirming that you can legally purchase a switch before they will allow the sale. They set forth the federal law on their sites. Just a heads up for you guys and gals.

So I guess we need to find the shop that carries what youre after and deal with them. I have no issues with that.

 

[jhat]

Bladeops will ship them and there is no box to check. Owning them is not illegal; carrying them is.

I agree owning one is not illegal and carrying one soon will not be. Ordering one online and having it shipped across state lines is illegal for regular citizens. Just because you found a dealer that will ship you one, no questions asked, does not make it legal. If you want to roll the dice have at it.

 

[Coded-Dude]

Mine is not "high end" but I like the profile of the back of the blade and the safety locks while the blade is both open or closed which was a feature I was looking for.

Hogue EX-A01 3.5"