Posted: 12/29/2016 4:16:33 PM EDT
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Looking for a new knife.
I've carried a Boker Magnum Auto for the past couple of years and I liked it more than I thought I would. I want a nicer everyday carry and have been eyeing a Benchmade Stimulus Auto. Is there any other knives I should consider? Budget is $200. |
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ZT0350. It's technically not an automatic, but it's easier to open than most automatics.
I actually switched over to it from automatics, because under just about any conditions, including gloves, it's much easier to flip open. Try an assisted flipper for yourself,. |
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I carry this daily. It's a big knife but it carries well.
Benchmade Adamas Auto ETA : Mine is black, not tan. |
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I would say benchmade
Carried one on me and in the jet for nearly ten years until the tsa dicksuckers stole it from my checked bags- I hope they cut off their dick with it. Got another one, the tanto style but reground it. I use t all the time. I've broken/bent 3 of the clips-they get hung up in flight gear. Everytime I call and they send a new clip. I broke a early model that was nylon??? They replaced it. |
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I have a Mikov. it isn't that fast but it is durable with a good lock. Other handle options are available.
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I have a Mikov. it isn't that fast but it is durable with a good lock. Other handle options are available. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/111690/image-116584.JPG Pretty sleek looking but no handguard or at the least a heavy finger groove, freaks me out a bit. |
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I've carried a Microtech SOCOM Elite for seven years. I won't own another brand of auto knife. I've had Benchmade and was disappointed. It's a little over your budget, but I bet you can find a gently used one or smaller version around your price point. I find the locks on socoms to be rubish. give the blade a thwack and they fail really often. My favorite knife is a dual action microtech socom but it s not a tough knife. I would take a benchmade afo over it any day or an axis auto knife |
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I got a M/T UTX 85 from The Hollow Grind for under $200, and I love it. I've EDC'd Ultratechs for years, but the smaller single edge blade of the UTX 85 is much better for my needs. It really is the perfect size.
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| Do you guys know anything about the AKC series of knives? Blade HQ has a sale on their OTF autos. Here |
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Do you guys know anything about the AKC series of knives? Blade HQ has a sale on their OTF autos. Here Quoted:
Do you guys know anything about the AKC series of knives? Blade HQ has a sale on their OTF autos. Here Quoted:
The Minion OTF automatic is the mini version of the Concord OTF from AKC. This Italian made knife is built with a double-action, out-the-front mechanism activated using the front-mounted firing button. These knives are geared toward light use, and come in a wide variety of finishes, colors, and patterns for the collector. I think the part in bold tells us enough...probably fine for opening mail and sharpening pencils, but I wouldn't push it much further. |
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I just got a Kershaw auto for christmas. Â This thing is awesome. Â 154CM and crazy sharp. Â Opens with one button and no safety. I came here to post this. I bought one recently, and it's become my EDC knife . Made in USA and quite a bit cheaper than the others. |
| Unless you have a really specific need for an auto, I think they are unnecessary, and in some ways inferior to quality manual knives. I can deploy my Benchmade Axis locks just as fast any of my auto knives, and they can be retracted with one hand much easier than an auto knife (save for OTF autos). Push button autos are nice for when you lack dexterity like with gloved hands. |
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Pro-Tech TR-3, for me about the perfect sized knife that has seen some good use in the past couple of years. http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t274/Tomb007/20151205_085932_resized.jpg This and a Benchmade auto are my EDC knives, both are great knives. The Benchmade is a touch heavier, so it gets carried more for outdoors type stuff. I've had this model Protech for a few months now. It's a bit slimmer, and so far I'm impressed with it. May pick up another model this year. |
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I've carried a Microtech SOCOM Elite for seven years. I won't own another brand of auto knife. I've had Benchmade and was disappointed. It's a little over your budget, but I bet you can find a gently used one or smaller version around your price point. Same knife here Can't fault it |