Sell me on OTFs

[The Dude Abides]

I’ve had a few including an Infidel and Microtech.
Other than fiddle factor I don’t see much use for them. Other than the Deadlocks ( which are very expensive) they all have a little blade play and it gets worse over a short period of time. They just aren’t worth the price IMO.

 

[DrRollinstein]

I’ve had a few including an Infidel and Microtech.
Other than fiddle factor I don’t see much use for them. Other than the Deadlocks ( which are very expensive) they all have a little blade play and it gets worse over a short period of time. They just aren’t worth the price IMO.

I've never experienced the blade play getting worse. And i've had my ultratech for over two years. But a little blade play really doesnt have any noticeable effect on cutting ability.

 

[marrenmiller]

Thanks for the comprehensive response. True, before this thread, I knew practically zilch about the anatomy of OTFs if we’re not counting YouTube reviews. Always fascinated me but never got around to it.

Would you recommend a double-action OTF or single-action OTF (the ones with a pull-back thingy)? The DA looks fun to play with, but other than that, I don’t know.

Double action is more practical, I think.

 

[jdmvette]

Would you recommend a double-action OTF or single-action OTF (the ones with a pull-back thingy)? The DA looks fun to play with, but other than that, I don’t know.

DA for sure. Single action are more of the bigger knives but DA are available in a bunch of sizes.

For your first, I'd say start with a Microtech UTX-85 similar to this (not necessarily a dagger though)

 

[Dave.B]

Double action or single action? Why not get both?

 

[Mannlicher]

I have several. The most used is the Benchmade Infidel. I find it sturdy, fun and very easy to deploy, and reset.

 

[Billy The Blade]

An O.T.F. D.A....A bit of the ole 'in - out, in - out' uh ?
What's not to like ? B.T.B.