Automatics

TyC · January 25th, 2008, 08:17 AM

Can anyone tell my a good company that make automatic opening knives? Im looking for auto open and auto close. Thanks.

rocky · January 25th, 2008, 08:35 AM

Benchmade makes excellent auto knives. They are pricey. Also , make sure they are legal in your state/ county/city.

David in FL · January 25th, 2008, 09:26 AM

As stated, Benchmade makes some great knives. I'm also a big fan of both Protech and Microtech. Again, somewhat spendy, but both are first rate.

tns0038 · January 25th, 2008, 09:34 AM

I have two Benchmade’s and I also picked up a Smith and Wesson a couple years ago, that's allot cheaper and works great.

Auto opening knifes are legal in Florida for CCL holders. But make sure you check out Florida’s website regarding knifes before you travel to other states.

Concealed Carry Reciprocity - Division of Licensing, DOACS
Any state listed with a (1) next to it does not allow us to carry an auto knife.

cptd · January 25th, 2008, 09:42 AM

Protech make some really nice ones.

Most automatics are pricey.

None that I know of are auto closing. You may find that if closing an auto is difficult for you that some other action types are smoother. Benchmade's axis lock is particularly smooth closing.

CPTD

TyC · January 25th, 2008, 03:55 PM

Great! thanks eveyone, time to start looking now that i know where to look. Also, auto's are legal in my state so i've got that covered.

ridurall · January 25th, 2008, 04:15 PM

I've got a GT Automatic that is way above my Benchmade Automatic. The spring is much heaver then the kind the Benchmade uses. They specialize in making automatics for emergency services personal and their quaility is fantastic. I think a new one runs about $220. None of my automatics will close at the push of a button.

arawn · January 25th, 2008, 05:36 PM

If you want an auto close function, you are going to be looking at OTF knives (Out The Front) knives pretty much exclusively.

This would mean Microtech, or that itty-bitty bladed Protech.

B.

artz · January 25th, 2008, 11:33 PM

TyC...the type of knife that you are looking for IS pricey.
Benchmade's Infidel would be one you would like.

but, I like this one. http://www.bladehq.com/images/knives...blackplain.jpg

KenpoTex · January 26th, 2008, 12:29 AM

Microtech is pretty much the standard for double-action OTF autos, take a look at the Scarab and Makora. There are other companies that make these but they start getting really expensive (more than MT) really quick.

you might check the auto forum at BladeForums for some more ideas (and they have a "for sale" section where you can find some decent deals).

January 25th, 2008, 08:17 AM	#1
TyC Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 79	Automatics Can anyone tell my a good company that make automatic opening knives? Im looking for auto open and auto close. Thanks. __________________ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"

January 25th, 2008, 08:35 AM	#2
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,605	Benchmade makes excellent auto knives. They are pricey. Also , make sure they are legal in your state/ county/city. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

January 25th, 2008, 03:55 PM	#6
TyC Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 79	Great! thanks eveyone, time to start looking now that i know where to look. Also, auto's are legal in my state so i've got that covered. __________________ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"

January 25th, 2008, 04:15 PM	#7
ridurall Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SW Oklahoma Posts: 735	I've got a GT Automatic that is way above my Benchmade Automatic. The spring is much heaver then the kind the Benchmade uses. They specialize in making automatics for emergency services personal and their quaility is fantastic. I think a new one runs about $220. None of my automatics will close at the push of a button. __________________ Life member NRA since 1983 I normally carry a Sig Pro .40 in a Crossbreed IWB but when necessary will switch to: Baby Eagle .40 W/Kramer holster Bersa Thunder380 Kel-Tec P3AT Skyy 9mm

January 25th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#9
artz VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,107	TyC...the type of knife that you are looking for IS pricey. Benchmade's Infidel would be one you would like. but, I like this one. http://www.bladehq.com/images/knives...blackplain.jpg __________________ '' Lord, grant me the serenity for things that I can not change "

January 25th, 2008, 09:26 AM	#3
David in FL Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,699	As stated, Benchmade makes some great knives. I'm also a big fan of both Protech and Microtech. Again, somewhat spendy, but both are first rate.

January 25th, 2008, 09:34 AM	#4
tns0038 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,175	I have two Benchmade’s and I also picked up a Smith and Wesson a couple years ago, that's allot cheaper and works great. Auto opening knifes are legal in Florida for CCL holders. But make sure you check out Florida’s website regarding knifes before you travel to other states. Concealed Carry Reciprocity - Division of Licensing, DOACS Any state listed with a (1) next to it does not allow us to carry an auto knife.

January 25th, 2008, 09:42 AM	#5
cptd Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 19	Protech make some really nice ones. Most automatics are pricey. None that I know of are auto closing. You may find that if closing an auto is difficult for you that some other action types are smoother. Benchmade's axis lock is particularly smooth closing. CPTD

January 25th, 2008, 05:36 PM	#8
arawn Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 243	If you want an auto close function, you are going to be looking at OTF knives (Out The Front) knives pretty much exclusively. This would mean Microtech, or that itty-bitty bladed Protech. B.

January 26th, 2008, 12:29 AM	#10
KenpoTex Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 1,755	Microtech is pretty much the standard for double-action OTF autos, take a look at the Scarab and Makora. There are other companies that make these but they start getting really expensive (more than MT) really quick. you might check the auto forum at BladeForums for some more ideas (and they have a "for sale" section where you can find some decent deals). __________________ "There are no substitutes for violence of action and volume of fire..." ~Otto Skorzeny If you carry in Condition 3, you have two empty chambers. One in the weapon...the other between your ears. Matt K.

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