Who makes a good quality switchblade knife?
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Who makes a good quality switchblade knife?
You can check the answer of the people under the question at Quora “best switch blade knife“
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Depends on what you mean by switchblade. See, many people think that a stiletto is a switchblade. It isn’t. A legally recognized switchblade is an otf (out the front) knife, and is automatic, so every time you close it, you push a button and huzzah, blade. Illegal in most states. However, I can still give you advice. If you want a good otf, look up Marfione dragon slayers. These are “semi-automatic” switch blades, so you use it, then you have a ride to pull to re prime it. As for stilettos, the best come from the original company, Stiletto. And yes, with route is going to be very expensive. The cheapest Marfione knife I’ve seen was $4999. The cheapest-non garbage-genuine stiletto I ever saw was $600. (You can find cheaper knockoffs literally anywhere for $15).
Good knives aren’t cheap.
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Keep the followings in mind when searching for new snappy-opening knife:
Types of Automatic Releases
Firing Button – This is by far the most common type of automatic knife. It is a simple button that releases the blade when pressed.
Hidden Release – There are different variations of the hidden release. A popular one can be found on the Protech Magic BR-1. It opens with a slide of the front bolster on the handle.
Lever – These knives open with a lever being pulled. Lever releases are popular in Italian stilettos.
AXIS Pull Release – Benchmade is known for their AXIS locks. These locks have a thumb stud on each side of the handle that acts as a locking mechanism. AXIS locks are generally found on manual folders, but the Benchmade Serum automatic sports it like a champ.
2. Size
Size is important in switchblades because some states restrict them if the blade is over a certain length.
Switchblades come in many shapes and sizes. You can even find some Italian Stilettos that are close to 20” in length! Now that’s a knife.
If you want a compact carry option, go for a 2-3” blade. If you’re looking for a more tactical blade that will do a lot of cutting, a larger blade would be the better option. Maybe you live in an area that allows any automatic and a 7” blade is in your wheelhouse. Point is, you do you.
3. Blade Steel
What’s a good buyers guide without steel types? Let’s get our feet wet without diving in too deep. Like other knives, automatics are made with a wide variety of materials. Factors that influence blade steel quality:
Edge retention and wear resistance
Toughness
Stain resistance
Sharpening ability
Popular types of steel in switchblades:
AUS-8 – AUS-8 is about 75% carbon and was made popular by Cold Steel. It is featured on the popular Boker Kalashnikov and is known to be tough and holds an edge well.
D2 – This steel has a high chromium content and can be found not only automatics, but many other types as well. It has excellent wear resistance and good edge retention. A downside is it can be difficult to sharpen.
CPM-S30V – This steel was designed to be used in knives. It offers high toughness and great wear resistance. This steel can be found in automatics from Gerber, Smith & Wesson, Benchmade, Buck, and more.
Damascus – Damascus is a popular steel because of its amazing design and rich history. It dates back to the crusades of the Europeans and is used in many different types of knives today. Some automatic knives that use it are Emerson, Boker, and AKC knives.
400 Series – This is a popular steel that ranges very much in quality. For example, 420 steel is very soft and at the lower end of the spectrum, while 440C is considered a higher-end stainless steel. 440C is wear resistant and very common in knives today.
Make no mistake, this is not the end-all, be-all list to steel types. It is just a start to steels many automatic knives contain. It is now up to you to decide what kind of price and steel will make the best automatic knife for you.
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There are a number of good makers; your best bet is to go online to someplace like ‘Blade HQ’ and search for automatic knives. There are two main types: ‘Out The Front’ (OTF); and regular side folding.
Good ones aren’t cheap, but can be had in the $100 to $200 range (and even more for fancy, ornate, or custom made).
Please be aware of local laws; some places they are completely illegal; others has restrictions on legal blade length. In California, it is illegal to carry an automatic knife with a blade 2” or longer.
Many knife companies make switchblades; I have a nice German one. Most places they are seen as just another knife, that may be easier to open and close safely with one hand.
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If by “switchblade” you are referring to the classic Italian-made “stiletto” type knife, there are still a few quality manufacturers. Many are junk.
If you just want an “automatic” knife, there are many makers in a variety of price ranges.
The Chinese have been producing good-quality knives at very low prices for a while now. Some of these are direct ripoffs of established makes like Microtech and Benchmade, but others are producing their own designs.
I have a “Ganzo” automatic (G748) that’s of excellent quality and works quite well… Under 20 bucks.
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It really depends on your price range personally I really enjoy my rat worx knife but microtech makes a good knife and benchmades are good for the price but not as high quality (still good quality though).
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