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Posted: 9/10/2020 2:10:01 PM EDT

I have always really like this style of Benchmade Knives. Recommend me something that is a good Auto or assist folder. Like benchmade axis.

I've had the same knife for years but now it's getting to a point I need to replace it. After learning about all the stuff in benchmades closet. I'd rather take my business elsewhere. Do you have a suggestion on brand or model?

Posted: 9/10/2020 2:17:37 PM EDT

[#1]

probably would get more traction in GD

Posted: 9/10/2020 2:18:13 PM EDT

[#2]

Hogue makes some nice folders, I have several but not any of their autos. Kershaw as a ton of assisted knives in a wide variety of styles.
I am partial to Spyderco but they do not have a lot of assisted or auto offerings. The paramilitary 2 is a sweet knife if you dont mind a manual opening.

Posted: 9/10/2020 2:20:55 PM EDT

[#3]

Emerson with the "wave" feature - deploys as you take it out of your pocket

Posted: 9/10/2020 2:26:01 PM EDT

[#4]

Emerson

One for each pocket.....(the full size CDC-15 was sent in to be drilled for LH pocket) both are used and abused.

Posted: 9/10/2020 2:29:27 PM EDT

[#5]

I have a Kershaw Blur that fits the description of what you're looking for. It's a good knife even though I'm more of a spyderco guy (wish they had more auto assist options).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009VCA0I/ref=twister_B008XOX5E8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Posted: 9/10/2020 2:45:37 PM EDT

[#6]

protech makes some pretty cool side open autos. I owned the godson and really liked it a lot. Only sold it to get into a Combat Troodon

Posted: 9/10/2020 2:50:00 PM EDT

[#7]

Emerson all day. I specifically recommend the Tiger:

He has a decent selection of minis too that still have 3.5” blades. Mini Roadhouse on the left:

Posted: 9/10/2020 2:51:58 PM EDT

[#8]

"protech makes some pretty cool side open autos"

This. Protech makes great reasonably priced USA made stuff!

Posted: 9/10/2020 2:53:17 PM EDT

[#9]

Kershaw has some nice stuff.

Posted: 9/10/2020 7:36:45 PM EDT

[#10]

I like Emerson knives, but I've had a few that were sticky and needed work on the lockbar.

Check out Kershaw and Zero Tolerance knives.

Posted: 9/10/2020 7:46:31 PM EDT

[#11]

Bear Ops. Fairly new company out of Alabama. I have been carrying a Rancor 2 for months. G10 scales, very lightweight, s30V steel, $55.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QM33KTP

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Posted: 9/10/2020 10:58:31 PM EDT

[#12]

Why am I just learning about microtech? I've never even seen the fire in/out on otf knives before. Not sure if legal where I live either.

Posted: 9/11/2020 8:09:52 PM EDT

[#13]

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Why am I just learning about microtech? I've never even seen the fire in/out on otf knives before. Not sure if legal where I live either.

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I have a utx-85 s/e
I bought it out of curiosity more than anything else. It is now one of my most carried knives outside of work.
The snap in/snap out novelty hasn't worn out either

Posted: 9/14/2020 3:09:47 PM EDT

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I have always really like this style of Benchmade Knives. Recommend me something that is a good Auto or assist folder. Like benchmade axis.

I've had the same knife for years but now it's getting to a point I need to replace it. After learning about all the stuff in benchmades closet. I'd rather take my business elsewhere. Do you have a suggestion on brand or model?

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Hogue. The Able lock IS an axis lock, the same guy designed it after he left Benchmade.

https://www.hogueinc.com/knives/hogue/manual-knives

Posted: 9/14/2020 8:00:27 PM EDT

[#15]

Spyderco Manix 2

Posted: 9/18/2020 7:58:39 AM EDT

[#16]

Two of my favorites TR-3, ZT 0450

Posted: 9/19/2020 9:40:41 AM EDT

[#17]

Whats the deal with zt? They any better then anything g else out there?

Posted: 9/19/2020 10:34:43 PM EDT

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Whats the deal with zt? They any better then anything g else out there?

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ZT is never a bad choice. Quality materials and solid build quality . Made in USA

Same parent company as kershaw and ZT uses Kershaw speed safe assisted system in their assisted models

Buy with confidence