Sliding blade knives (non-gravity)

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Hi,
I was hoping someone could help me find or recommend a particular style of folding knife where the blade slides into position, much like a utility knife. I have not seen one like this for many years.

I've seen a few spring-assisted that work this way (kind of like a pseudo-OTF switchblade) though I've lost my liking for this type due to safety problems. The model I saw long ago had enough friction in the mechanism that it could not be opened by inertia (which would technically make it a gravity knife).

Recommendations on where to buy are also welcome.

Thanks.
 
I believe kershaw makes something like that. I believe its called a ripcord or something.
 
2sparky said:
I believe kershaw makes something like that. I believe its called a ripcord or something.
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The Kershaw Ripcord is kind of a weird OTF knife that extends when you pull it from the belt clip.

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The new Schrade Extreme might be more like what the OP is looking for. It looks like a traditional OTF auto, but it uses a (legal in most places) "assisted" opening mechanism, rather than a fully auto one.

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mdauben said:
The Kershaw Ripcord is kind of a weird OTF knife that extends when you pull it from the belt clip.

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The new Schrade Extreme might be more like what the OP is looking for. It looks like a traditional OTF auto, but it uses a (legal in most places) "assisted" opening mechanism, rather than a fully auto one.

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I have both and the out of production Bokermatic and Cold Steel SR1 (I posted a review a while back (I'll find it and post it soon).I also have a Kershaw Ripcord on the way. The Schrade is very cool but not very utilitarian. I haven't gotten the Ripcord yet but I think it may be the best out of them (the CS is excellent though)
 
Hammer27 said:
I also have a Kershaw Ripcord on the way. The Schrade is very cool but not very utilitarian. I haven't gotten the Ripcord yet but I think it may be the best out of them (the CS is excellent though)
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Personally, the Ripcord doesn't do anything for me, but I just ordered one of the Schrade models this week. Like you say, perhaps not too utilitarian (but I have pleny of more practical EDC knives already) but its just kind of cool. :cool:
 
mdauben said:
Personally, the Ripcord doesn't do anything for me, but I just ordered one of the Schrade models this week. Like you say, perhaps not too utilitarian (but I have pleny of more practical EDC knives already) but its just kind of cool. :cool:
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I've always had a thing for OTF's so I had to have it. I could be a lot better (double edge, bigger, etc) but it's not the end of the world. I saw a youtube video of someone wristflicking it open so I might carry it in the pocket (or make a kydex sheath for it once I get that set up;)) with a pen/pencil to press into the hole to close it.
 
I just got to handle the Schrade yesterday in a store, by coincidence. It was actually this that prompted my search.

I wasn't too impressed with the Schrade. The girl at the counter nearly skewered herself trying to get it open, and it felt cheap in my hand. The blade was very small and it was kind of hard to manipulate.

I was actually looking for an OTF with no spring. Apparently this style used to be real popular a long time ago, especially in Europe, but I haven't found any new ones.
 
I just got my Kershaw Ripcord...wow it is impressive!! No bladeplay, very sharp, and great ergonomics. I'll be posting a full review soon.
 
I never really cared for OTF knives,due to strength and reliabilty issues,the ones I always liked were the older model NATO Military, like Rutger Hauer used in the original Hitcher movie. they are NOT the best OTFs but I liked their classic style
 
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