Thread: Automatic Knives

Originally Posted by K37

I had that one and gave it away after I didn't use it for three years. I guess if it fits the task; the blade geometry didn't really suit a general purpose knife (military carry, hunting, camping, general cutting) for me. You can't really go wrong with Benchmade and I find if it looks good and feels good to carry, I'll carry it and use it.

Thanks for the input. What do you think about this one then?

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Though I would get the non serrated blade.

Originally Posted by K37

I just bought the Spyderco Native 5 in S35VN...looks like the one in your picture there. Carries very well. Thumb hole took a little while for me to get used to (I've never owned a Spyderco because of the look), but it's smooth and ergonomic.

Those are sweet! I can't seem to find one for sale - they are rather rare today!! I actually was going to get one before I noted that the only vendor selling them isn't one I'll buy from. Even Spyderco is out of them.

Great knife... from what I can tell lol .

Originally Posted by earcutter

Thanks for the input. What do you think about this one then?

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Though I would get the non serrated blade.

I like the looks of that one and definitely agree with the non-serrated blade.

Originally Posted by K37

I had that one and gave it away after I didn't use it for three years. I guess if it fits the task; the blade geometry didn't really suit a general purpose knife (military carry, hunting, camping, general cutting) for me. You can't really go wrong with Benchmade and I find if it looks good and feels good to carry, I'll carry it and use it.

Hey do the locks on these get blades easily manipulated? Or can you rest assured it'll stay where it is sort of handling the safety?

I have always worried about "In The Pants" activation, with those automatic knives.

Originally Posted by earcutter

Hey do the locks on these blades easily get manipulated? Or can you rest assured it'll stay where it is sort of handling the safety?

If I understand you right, and I remember my knife right (it's been a while since I've had it out). You have to press the button to close it.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I have always worried about "In The Pants" activation, with those automatic knives.

If that's what he meant, me too. That's why I don't really ever carry mine.

Originally Posted by feeltheburn

If I understand you right, and I remember my knife right (it's been a while since I've had it out). You have to press the button to close it.

Originally Posted by feeltheburn

If that's what he meant, me too. That's why I don't really ever carry mine.

Hold on lol!! If guys can pocket carry a Glock!? Or for that matter IWB appendix carry a Glock for that matter?

Seriously though, I can't comment as I haven't owned an automatic in a LONG time, but I am not too worried about it .

Originally Posted by earcutter

Hold on lol!! If guys can pocket carry a Glock!? Or for that matter IWB appendix carry a Glock for that matter?

Seriously though, I can't comment as I haven't owned an automatic in a LONG time, but I am not too worried about it .

A Glock is completely different IMO. At least a Glock doesn't have the trigger on the side right where you (or anything) can press on it.

Originally Posted by earcutter

Thanks for the input. What do you think about this one then?

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Though I would get the non serrated blade.

Yeah, I agree, serrations are really a niche accessory that most won't use often enough to make the lose of edge, especially at the point of greatest leverage, worth it. I've never been fond of that one, the Presidio, Shoki or Osborne because the blade isn't very high. It's a proportion thing for me, not necessarily a functional thing. It's never felt good in my hand either...not bad, just not something that melted in my hand.