how hard is it to push the switch? i have an akc f16 and its much harder to open and close than what i thought. i havent measured the pounds required to move it but a woman may have trouble using my knife. maybe its just me, i like to open and close repeatably but i cant as my thumbs get sore
@@jasonbrown467 super easy! Expensive otfs have honestly disappointed me. Have had two lightnings since they came out and they are doing great. I wish they would upgrade the steel.
We can carry any style of a blade in India ... you can design a blade that shoots out of your dick when you get a boner and it will not be illegal here. *It is illegal in India* to carry a knife (blade) beyond 9 inches long and 2 inches wide, as it comes under the ambit of the definition of “prohibited arms” under The Indian Arms Act 1959. Carrying the kind of knife which is below 9 inches in length and 2 inches in width is thus allowed. So size does matter after all who knew!? So although we can carry this OTF style blade I have zero ideas as to why you would want to. What purpose or functionality does it display? I only see a gimmick with a weak/short blade that will have a short novelty value of the sound you hear *sccccccccccccccchick* when it is deployed. It is not a survival knife/bushcraft/combat/dive/SRK ... what does it do effectively other than do the *sccccccccccccccchick* sound reasonably well? I am confused!
Matthew Howard it’s actually pretty utilitarian as an edc pocket knife. I use mine at work when I need to open a box or cut some material. Conceals nice and deploys quick.
I’ll make this short and sweet. Many, if not all, of us who have muscular dystrophy and other muscle diseases absolutely need a pocket knife like this. I carry a pocket knife, and it’s hell trying to open it because my hands are so weak. I’ll have an OTF knife very soon.
If have own this knife for over five years and it has worked flawlessly. My EDC is a Kershaw Chill for its thin profile and quick opening. One hand feature is a must. With that said I like my lighting for its amazing mechanical attributes. Oh yes it does freak people out when I use it around the office.
I've had my Lightning OTF, same blade, for several years. I have remodeled my house and this knife was a life saver. If you had one hand full and you needed to open or close it there was no issue. I recently tried carrying one of my assisted opening knifes and couldn't stand it. Really like this knife
Just got mine today. Definitely very surprised how good it is. Yes it feels pretty cheap in hand but razor sharp and good action compared to more expensive ones I had before. Im loving it so far.
@@Cygnus_2112 I have a crkt fossil that was beat to hell. The clip was bent, the bearings were rusted, it was just in bad shape. I wemt online and had them send me replacement parts and they sent me 2 pocket clips. One that fit the fossil and one that didn't. The one that didn't, fit the lightning.
images.app.goo.gl/kpzCLN43f4eA6DuH7 Its the clip on this knife. Crkt sends free replacement parts so all you have to do is go to there website and fill the form out and they'll send it to you for free.
@@davidlovvorn3637 I don't know which knife the clip came from. I ordered replacememt parts for the fossil and they sent me a random one from a different crkt knife. It just fit the lightning.
That's completely up to the individual. Microtech knives range from $180 for production models to well into the thousands for custom pieces. The Ultratech, IMO, remains to be one of the best US built OTF knives for the money, it's only true competition being the Guardian Tactical Recon 035, which is almost exactly the same price at about $270.
@@Blazerghost actually I've been to Taiwan and they give America some of the cheapest metal obviously but I've had a couple custom made tantos while I was there and I've abused them for years now and they still hold up I've broke quite a few American made so you really can't say anything
The argument about steel here is being fueled by misinformation. "American steel" and "Taiwan steel" isn't a good way to think about it because most OEMs have access to the same steels regardless of their geographic location. Bohler, carpenter, crucible etc sell indiscriminately to everyone. Varying quality is not a result of the country it's made in, Its the result of the individual maker/OEM's ability to produce the final product. So ya, Taiwan has produced some junk but so has the US. Same with most countries. You can definitely buy a knife that's made in Taiwan and also uses American crucible steel. Look at Spyderco's Taichung Taiwan line for reference.
I just got my new Lightning OTF in today,it’s my first OTF knife and I’m loving this thing..now that I got it and have played with it for a couple hours,I know I have to order a few more..this thing is a lot of fun and feels surprisingly well made for being such a cheap knife..I may pick up one of the Titan OTFs as well as I think they look a little cooler but I’m about to order 2 more Lightning OTFs today
Just ordered one. Definitely have to try one of these out. Im still getting an Ultratech, but this will be my beater for work. At this price point these would make great gifts as well.
Best budget otf hands down. Nothing even comes close until the 80-100$ mark. Very well made, good overall knife for daily use. Just don’t stab it into things when you’re bored or hit it with a hammer to test the durability. It’s strong as crap, but it’s only an aluminum housing. You literally can’t beat this price. It might be budget friendly, but it’s a tough knife. I think the blade is on the cheaper end for 440C, though it could be metal originally from Pakistan. Just be careful where you order. Bladehq, grindworx are reputable, I don’t recommend an order through dhgate.
I got one. I would consider it a novelty. I fired it about 6 times and it jammed. I pulled the blade out to reset it and it continued to jam up. I oiled it, let it sit, checked the screws...it still jams about 60% of the time. It is fun to play around with but if you expect it to come through in a emergency, get something else.
Love mine I just wish the spring didnt make a boing noise when it fires like the higher end ones. Really useful I work construction and it's nice to have 1 button opening when I'm working on a ladder with a heavy tool belt
Can’t wait till after the holidays when I can afford to buy a Microtech Ultratech...though I will buy multiple Lightning OTFs for work knives.it won’t be so bad if I lose a knife that costed under $40 but I would be absolutely devastated if I lost a $300 knife
ordered one from grindworx half way through your vid 😁 might get one with a custom engraving for my dad he stays buys doing odd jobs so a dependable easily deployable knife is a must.
This is a very good knife and great knife for the price. I bought six of them and still using my first one on everything. You can't take your family out for dinner for $35.00. The only logical reason to buy a $500.00 microtechnology if you have a lot of money and you are a collector. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I say, use the damm knife for everything and replace if needed.
I bet i can open and close my lightning at least 3× more in a 1 minute than any manual folder..... anyone can and that's the incredible utility of an otf knife
I live in Kansas too... I own a small cerakote business... I'm going to disassemble this one and put a real durable coating on it. Perhaps that may start a trend.
I've got a Microtech UTX-70 which I have owned for quite some time, very disappointed with it. This thing misfires so much it's embarrassing to pull out and show to anyone. It was sent back to Microtech once already and came back as the same crap action for which Microtech says there's nothing wrong with and that OTF knives misfire "sometimes"...yeah, really? It misfires at least 1 in 5 times...never again. My Lightning, which I have owned for a few years might, might, misfire once in a hundred shots. Does the Microtech have better steel, absolutely...does it have anything else at all in its favor, absolutely NO. If someone offered me my choice of either with the stipulation that it couldn't be sold, I would take the Lightning without hesitation...
Im kinda late to the Party... if you happen to have the og lightning laying around... and some ZT like a ZT0450 or one with the same pocket clip design.. could you try to mount the ZT Clip on the Lightning? Try to find a Clip that allows a bit more deep carry and that might work. Even though the price would double lol
I just ordered a couple of the Lightning Elite OTF that just got released....they made some refinements and improved the clip...looking forward to them showing up
My 940 is the fastest knife I own and the most used because of the speed/efficiency. I'm in Cali so a sub 2" OTF (Cali legal) wouldn't cut it unfortunately.
Nice vid! Can someone confirm the blade steel being 440C? I don't find anything about that. Always just stainless steel ... yeah ... no shit ... even at that price point I want to know, what I hold in my hand!
That is really interesting. I never heard of them. If I had I am not sure at that price they would last. Goes to show can't judge a knife by its price or materials you consider sub par. I will have to go take a look at them. Thanks for doing an update review on this knife. Does it change your opinion of the best deployment knife you did yesterday as there it was the liner because it required very little thought. This one is even less thought intensive than the liner??
I really like automatic knives, however, I subscribe to the line of thinking that the more parts there are, and the more complicated those parts are, the less dependable the object is. That may be more or less true, but for that reason, It can't be my number 1 pick. Still awesome though!
I’ve read nothing but great things from CobraTec as well,they are made in Texas in D2 steel..many people say they like them better than their much more expensive Microtech and Benchmade OTFs..you can get their small versions for like $100,their medium for $120 and their large for $140..I haven’t bought one yet myself but my friend has one and it is made extremely well...I think I’m gonna buy one of these cheap Lightning OTFs for now but after the holidays a CobraTec OTF will be my first post holiday knife..lol
Considering you can only use this to cut straps and things and/or self defense , I can't see why you would pay more. Are there better blades ? Yes but if you really need a better cutting blade then you should be looking at a different type of knife.
Hey hope u can get back to me soon as its cyber monday and im broke so i like to spend my lil bit of money i get wisely I want to know if the deployment and retrive pulls are the same lbs or better than the akc f-16 and is the blade play the same or better than the akc f16
how hard is it to push the switch? i have an akc f16 and its much harder to open and close than what i thought. i havent measured the pounds required to move it but a woman may have trouble using my knife. maybe its just me, i like to open and close repeatably but i cant get more than say 15-20 open close cycles before my thumbs gets so sore i cant do it any more
Jason Brown how do you like the AKC F16..before I found these Lightning OTFs I was planning on buying the AKC F16 from BladeHQ..I may end up buying both...after the holidays are over I’m gonna pick up a CobraTec OTF,their small versions are around $100,medium around $120 and large around $140..after doing a lot of research the CobraTec is what I’ve landed on.I read multiple comments and reviews of people saying they liked the CobraTec OTFs better than their much more expensive Microtech Ultratechs and Benchmade Infidels...I think OTFs are awesome but I refuse to spend $300-$600 like they charge for Microtech and Benchmade..I’m willing to spend $150 max but I figured the Lightning OTF and/or the AKC F16 would be great to hold me over until the holidays are over...I want it for the fidget factor and the cool factor mostly,I don’t see anything replacing my Bradford Guardian 3 for my main EDC knife but unlike my Guardian 3,I could play with an OTF all day..lol
@@garrettferrell6821 i have a video for the f16 and the lightning. They are long winded and will put most people asleep. In short i have both the f16 and the lighting, the lighting seems more practical in terms of size, the f16 just feels so small. Both feel built better than i expected. My lighting has failed me. The front hook on the slide broke and i was able to repair this, but a few weeks later the bsck hook also broke thr same fix would not apply. Its sitting in peicea on my table while i try to find parts. Btw i play with these otfs constantly but i have only had them a few months at this point
Thanks for the reply,I believe I will get a Lightning but more as a fidget toy than a knife to depend on.I often carry 2 knives,my Guardian 3 is my everyday use knife.I also carry a Boker Kalashnikov but it’s more my current fidget toy than something I really use.not that it isn’t a plenty capable because it is but my Guardian 3 gets sharper and holds a much better edge.its also considerably stronger(obviously being a fixed blade)and more comfortable to use..The Kalashnikov is just so much funner to play..I’m ready to move on to an OTF for even more fun..lol..I think I’m gonna order the Lightning OTF just to hold me over until I can buy a CobraTec
@@garrettferrell6821 i have been ordering from grindworx. They seem like good people snd they ship fast. Everyone in my family is getting a lightning otf for thr holidays lol.
It has only one design flaw from a self defense perspective. The handle should flare out where the blade deploys as a guard so your hand can't slide forward into the blade
I carry a Cobratec Otf its a decent knife thar im not worried about tearin up ill just buy another one which is sold at our local hardware store but it's under a hundred dollars in d2 steel all 3 that I own are d2 it's nowhere near microtec but ok for a beater knife
Well for forty bucks, It is does what is best ,,, open fast , close fast. A good knife for everyday use.. Get two of them have a backup. I cannot understand getting one of the these for a 100 to 500 dollars; if so , back a damn gun. Do not bring a knife to a gun fight...
I have always believed that a person should be able to carry what they want, as long as they commit no crimes with them. If they use them for violence, then persecute them. Unless they do something illegal with the blade/gun, leave them alone.
I’m really bummed because I bought a Lightning elite after seeing all the great videos of reviews of them and I got a pile of shit. Within two days and maybe 100 or so firings mine fails to come out and lock probably once every twenty times which is ridiculously high. I have a Microtech Ultratech that has a miserably hard and stiff action so I much prefer to fidget with the lightning but it’s a huge buzz kill when the piece of garbage misfires so often. Just my luck that I got a lemon.
Wd 40 works just as good also Honestly for 50 more dollars you can get a mtn forged and works better very little blade play and is smaller than the lighting idk if it’s that great
dude.... I LOVE your videos. PUT YOUR PHONE ON SILENT FOR GODS SAKE PLEASE. I have very nice speakers and cant tell the difference between urs and mine so every damn time i freak out and start looking for my phone. this like the 4th video its happened.
I'm a knife-guy, but never had the serious thought to buy a OTF-knife, until i realized that it's LEGAL here and THIS IS SAFER than the regular PocketKnife ppl carry/use. So much easier to deploy/undeploy one handed (undeploy?) and therefore less prone to accidents. 7:20 As you say, the Wow/Scary/Gangster-factor has made these tools "scary" and "only thugs use them". But for the average "working man" (or woman) it's a tool that you can use/deploy/secure with ONE HAND - when all your other limbs are occupied - In a safer manner. So i bought a couple...
Can’t CARRY them? It’s illegal to possess these in my country, even if it never leaves your house. If you’re busted trying to import them you’ll end up in front of a judge.
This is not the same knife that was being sold 3 years ago. I have 2 older ones. I bougt a camo one about a year ago. Different manufacturer, heavier, and typical crappy quality of similar Chinese OTFs. The good ones came in a plain baggy with a little white 'Lightening' sticker. The new, shitty ones come in a blue box.
@@johnj.baranski6553 "Elite"? They are back in baggies again? Are they being sneaky? I have already been seeing the new ones on sale for $24. Let me know how it goes.
Second review and you still don't know the specs? Why don't you take the time to inform yourself? 440C steel blade, aircraft aluminum handle, less than 5 minute Google search. You're welcome Knife Expert.
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Is this a illegal knife? I live in Florida
This was my first OTF, got it in 2011, still works flawlessly, I took it apart to oil and clean it twice since I've owned it
how hard is it to push the switch? i have an akc f16 and its much harder to open and close than what i thought. i havent measured the pounds required to move it but a woman may have trouble using my knife. maybe its just me, i like to open and close repeatably but i cant as my thumbs get sore
@@jasonbrown467 super easy! Expensive otfs have honestly disappointed me. Have had two lightnings since they came out and they are doing great. I wish they would upgrade the steel.
Do u have a link to where u got it because I can't find it
We can carry any style of a blade in India ... you can design a blade that shoots out of your dick when you get a boner and it will not be illegal here.
*It is illegal in India* to carry a knife (blade) beyond 9 inches long and 2 inches wide, as it comes under the ambit of the definition of “prohibited arms” under The Indian Arms Act 1959. Carrying the kind of knife which is below 9 inches in length and 2 inches in width is thus allowed.
So size does matter after all who knew!?
So although we can carry this OTF style blade I have zero ideas as to why you would want to.
What purpose or functionality does it display? I only see a gimmick with a weak/short blade that will have a short novelty value of the sound you hear *sccccccccccccccchick* when it is deployed. It is not a survival knife/bushcraft/combat/dive/SRK ... what does it do effectively other than do the *sccccccccccccccchick* sound reasonably well?
I am confused!
Matthew Howard it’s actually pretty utilitarian as an edc pocket knife. I use mine at work when I need to open a box or cut some material. Conceals nice and deploys quick.
I’ll make this short and sweet. Many, if not all, of us who have muscular dystrophy and other muscle diseases absolutely need a pocket knife like this. I carry a pocket knife, and it’s hell trying to open it because my hands are so weak. I’ll have an OTF knife very soon.
a fix blade with a thoughtful sheath might be something to consider if you haven't.
Most OTF knives require more strength to open than a manual folder.
Get a custom buck spitfire spend 100$ upgrade the steel to s35vn instead of that 440c. The spitfire has a thumb hole to open one handed
If have own this knife for over five years and it has worked flawlessly. My EDC is a Kershaw Chill for its thin profile and quick opening. One hand feature is a must. With that said I like my lighting for its amazing mechanical attributes.
Oh yes it does freak people out when I use it around the office.
I've had my Lightning OTF, same blade, for several years. I have remodeled my house and this knife was a life saver. If you had one hand full and you needed to open or close it there was no issue. I recently tried carrying one of my assisted opening knifes and couldn't stand it. Really like this knife
Just got mine today. Definitely very surprised how good it is. Yes it feels pretty cheap in hand but razor sharp and good action compared to more expensive ones I had before. Im loving it so far.
Mine still works after 4 years. I found out a crkt mini deep carry clip fits the screw pattern so I'm rocking mine deep carry.
Where did you buy the clip, could you provide a link please?
@@Cygnus_2112 I have a crkt fossil that was beat to hell. The clip was bent, the bearings were rusted, it was just in bad shape. I wemt online and had them send me replacement parts and they sent me 2 pocket clips. One that fit the fossil and one that didn't. The one that didn't, fit the lightning.
images.app.goo.gl/kpzCLN43f4eA6DuH7
Its the clip on this knife. Crkt sends free replacement parts so all you have to do is go to there website and fill the form out and they'll send it to you for free.
So the clip on the fossil fits the lightning?
@@davidlovvorn3637 I don't know which knife the clip came from. I ordered replacememt parts for the fossil and they sent me a random one from a different crkt knife. It just fit the lightning.
Had mine for 5yrs. I use it for everything. Very easy to sharpen.
Still holding up?
Micro Tech is way out of line with their pricing...
How so? It's american made, best of the best blade steel vs Taiwan crap.
That's completely up to the individual. Microtech knives range from $180 for production models to well into the thousands for custom pieces. The Ultratech, IMO, remains to be one of the best US built OTF knives for the money, it's only true competition being the Guardian Tactical Recon 035, which is almost exactly the same price at about $270.
@@Blazerghost actually I've been to Taiwan and they give America some of the cheapest metal obviously but I've had a couple custom made tantos while I was there and I've abused them for years now and they still hold up I've broke quite a few American made so you really can't say anything
The argument about steel here is being fueled by misinformation. "American steel" and "Taiwan steel" isn't a good way to think about it because most OEMs have access to the same steels regardless of their geographic location. Bohler, carpenter, crucible etc sell indiscriminately to everyone. Varying quality is not a result of the country it's made in, Its the result of the individual maker/OEM's ability to produce the final product. So ya, Taiwan has produced some junk but so has the US. Same with most countries. You can definitely buy a knife that's made in Taiwan and also uses American crucible steel. Look at Spyderco's Taichung Taiwan line for reference.
@@time6053 I'll put it to you like this. Where do you want your money to go to? Taiwan or America. What product do you like better, buy that one.
I just got my new Lightning OTF in today,it’s my first OTF knife and I’m loving this thing..now that I got it and have played with it for a couple hours,I know I have to order a few more..this thing is a lot of fun and feels surprisingly well made for being such a cheap knife..I may pick up one of the Titan OTFs as well as I think they look a little cooler but I’m about to order 2 more Lightning OTFs today
How’s it been so far
Just ordered one. Definitely have to try one of these out. Im still getting an Ultratech, but this will be my beater for work. At this price point these would make great gifts as well.
What's the web site
Grindworks
Lightningotfknives.com.
Best budget otf hands down. Nothing even comes close until the 80-100$ mark. Very well made, good overall knife for daily use. Just don’t stab it into things when you’re bored or hit it with a hammer to test the durability. It’s strong as crap, but it’s only an aluminum housing. You literally can’t beat this price. It might be budget friendly, but it’s a tough knife. I think the blade is on the cheaper end for 440C, though it could be metal originally from Pakistan. Just be careful where you order. Bladehq, grindworx are reputable, I don’t recommend an order through dhgate.
I liked my first one so much I got another one (tanto blade) for the shop. They both have held up well with regular use.
I got one. I would consider it a novelty. I fired it about 6 times and it jammed. I pulled the blade out to reset it and it continued to jam up. I oiled it, let it sit, checked the screws...it still jams about 60% of the time. It is fun to play around with but if you expect it to come through in a emergency, get something else.
Ya... you got a dud. Not the common consensus by a long shot.
Received the dagger lightning. Great knife and best of all can use it without worrying about cost.
Love mine I just wish the spring didnt make a boing noise when it fires like the higher end ones. Really useful I work construction and it's nice to have 1 button opening when I'm working on a ladder with a heavy tool belt
Update: was able to silence the spring noise by jamming a rubber band inside each spring, it dampened the sound 👍
@@notasian7620 watch out rubber band will change it's properties over time and get sticky
Just run grease on the spring my dude all gone.
Me tira uma dúvida por favor, este canivete é furado em baixo? Pois comprei um mas tem somente duas marcar, mas não furado.
Can’t wait till after the holidays when I can afford to buy a Microtech Ultratech...though I will buy multiple Lightning OTFs for work knives.it won’t be so bad if I lose a knife that costed under $40 but I would be absolutely devastated if I lost a $300 knife
Microtech is like the Apple for knives. Way overpriced and people will keep buying them. I'll stay with these 40 - 50 priced knives😋.
That's right. People will buy what they want.
@@c.o.1887 Thats more like sebenza knives or benchmade otfs...
@@paragonknight3307 never heard of sebenza, will look them up
Sebenza is a model. The company is "Chris Reeve Knives" or CRK
ordered one from grindworx half way through your vid 😁 might get one with a custom engraving for my dad he stays buys doing odd jobs so a dependable easily deployable knife is a must.
I did the same thing.
I just got my 6th otf from grindworx i got the blue classic with stainless steel
This is a very good knife and great knife for the price. I bought six of them and still using my first one on everything. You can't take your family out for dinner for $35.00. The only logical reason to buy a $500.00 microtechnology if you have a lot of money and you are a collector. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I say, use the damm knife for everything and replace if needed.
The ones with black finishes on the blade, do the black come off easy or at all?
I prefer my AKC for my budget OTF. I do have a Microtech Ultratech too and it's a user too!
Which model of AKC do you use? I'm currently eyeing the concord and F16. Do you have any recommendations?
I bet i can open and close my lightning at least 3× more in a 1 minute than any manual folder..... anyone can and that's the incredible utility of an otf knife
Thanks. I just ordered 2 on sale for $25 each. A Tanto and a double edged.
Where did you order from at that price?
Jordan Winn LightningOTF knives.com. Use code: LT25 at checkout. Good luck. Free shipping and no tax.
Damn man thanks for the code. Just used it on lightningotfknives.com and I saved about 9 bucks.
Samuel Oliver Great. Be patient though, it takes than a while to ship but it does get shipped.
Ronald Ross how long did yours take to arrive?
I live in Kansas too... I own a small cerakote business... I'm going to disassemble this one and put a real durable coating on it. Perhaps that may start a trend.
I've got a Microtech UTX-70 which I have owned for quite some time, very disappointed with it. This thing misfires so much it's embarrassing to pull out and show to anyone. It was sent back to Microtech once already and came back as the same crap action for which Microtech says there's nothing wrong with and that OTF knives misfire "sometimes"...yeah, really? It misfires at least 1 in 5 times...never again.
My Lightning, which I have owned for a few years might, might, misfire once in a hundred shots.
Does the Microtech have better steel, absolutely...does it have anything else at all in its favor, absolutely NO.
If someone offered me my choice of either with the stipulation that it couldn't be sold, I would take the Lightning without hesitation...
How do you remove the pocket clip
I've got a benchmade phaeton, but will probably pick one of these up as a bester for work.
I got the lightning otf not long ago hardly any blade play. 34.00 not a bad knife
What is there primary purpose?
Anyone have an idea how to silence the spring sound? Maybe a rubber strand inside the spring to dampen it?
I like your thinking but you can just use some grease and rub it on both of the springs and it should shut them up
Im kinda late to the Party... if you happen to have the og lightning laying around... and some ZT like a ZT0450 or one with the same pocket clip design.. could you try to mount the ZT Clip on the Lightning? Try to find a Clip that allows a bit more deep carry and that might work. Even though the price would double lol
I just ordered a couple of the Lightning Elite OTF that just got released....they made some refinements and improved the clip...looking forward to them showing up
I actually did too. I'll have a vid up soon 😉
Does anybody know where to find replacement springs for the Lightning OTF knife?
Just got mine at grind worx on the $27 sale
Justin Vicars do u live in california?
@@rjjreiej3178 No Kentucky
Justin Vicars lit 👌
My 940 is the fastest knife I own and the most used because of the speed/efficiency. I'm in Cali so a sub 2" OTF (Cali legal) wouldn't cut it unfortunately.
It's still legal for private ownership in California.
Nice vid!
Can someone confirm the blade steel being 440C? I don't find anything about that. Always just stainless steel ... yeah ... no shit ... even at that price point I want to know, what I hold in my hand!
That is really interesting. I never heard of them. If I had I am not sure at that price they would last. Goes to show can't judge a knife by its price or materials you consider sub par. I will have to go take a look at them.
Thanks for doing an update review on this knife.
Does it change your opinion of the best deployment knife you did yesterday as there it was the liner because it required very little thought. This one is even less thought intensive than the liner??
I really like automatic knives, however, I subscribe to the line of thinking that the more parts there are, and the more complicated those parts are, the less dependable the object is. That may be more or less true, but for that reason, It can't be my number 1 pick. Still awesome though!
It’s a true EDC knife. To me a edc knife is a knife I can beat up around the houses, the yard, real world use and not be afraid to ding up.
I think the biggest up and coming competitor is Guardian Tactical! Benchmade autos don't have the same snap.
EdgyOutdoors, I really want a Guardian Tactical myself. They seem to be very well made and thought out.
Now I want one too 😅
I’ve read nothing but great things from CobraTec as well,they are made in Texas in D2 steel..many people say they like them better than their much more expensive Microtech and Benchmade OTFs..you can get their small versions for like $100,their medium for $120 and their large for $140..I haven’t bought one yet myself but my friend has one and it is made extremely well...I think I’m gonna buy one of these cheap Lightning OTFs for now but after the holidays a CobraTec OTF will be my first post holiday knife..lol
Considering you can only use this to cut straps and things and/or self defense , I can't see why you would pay more. Are there better blades ? Yes but if you really need a better cutting blade then you should be looking at a different type of knife.
Yes! I just bought one. Knife center seems to have the best price
Still not aloud to buy these in Canada, which is a shame because the fidget-ability of otf looks so fun
That's too bad. I feel for ya
Get a OTF comb my bro there hella lit
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TheCreamySlurpuff now I just need to grow a beard 😂👍
@@lumengod haha you'll get there eventually
Hey hope u can get back to me soon as its cyber monday and im broke so i like to spend my lil bit of money i get wisely I want to know if the deployment and retrive pulls are the same lbs or better than the akc f-16 and is the blade play the same or better than the akc f16
I’ve had my Lightning about 5 years and I still like it a lot.
Great updated review I have one and am happy with it 👍
Where in Kansas are ya? I’m down by Miami county? Really cool to know one of the youtubers I watch is close by me
I live in PA but i just ordered one anyways
How did that work out for you? I'm in Washington and I still want to get one.
noahmeme2 Worked out fine for me, I've gotten two lightnings from grindworx and there were no issues at all.
@@noahmeme2 I drove to Oregon to pick one up but I live close
Did it arrive yet
how hard is it to push the switch? i have an akc f16 and its much harder to open and close than what i thought. i havent measured the pounds required to move it but a woman may have trouble using my knife. maybe its just me, i like to open and close repeatably but i cant get more than say 15-20 open close cycles before my thumbs gets so sore i cant do it any more
Jason Brown how do you like the AKC F16..before I found these Lightning OTFs I was planning on buying the AKC F16 from BladeHQ..I may end up buying both...after the holidays are over I’m gonna pick up a CobraTec OTF,their small versions are around $100,medium around $120 and large around $140..after doing a lot of research the CobraTec is what I’ve landed on.I read multiple comments and reviews of people saying they liked the CobraTec OTFs better than their much more expensive Microtech Ultratechs and Benchmade Infidels...I think OTFs are awesome but I refuse to spend $300-$600 like they charge for Microtech and Benchmade..I’m willing to spend $150 max but I figured the Lightning OTF and/or the AKC F16 would be great to hold me over until the holidays are over...I want it for the fidget factor and the cool factor mostly,I don’t see anything replacing my Bradford Guardian 3 for my main EDC knife but unlike my Guardian 3,I could play with an OTF all day..lol
@@garrettferrell6821 i have a video for the f16 and the lightning. They are long winded and will put most people asleep. In short i have both the f16 and the lighting, the lighting seems more practical in terms of size, the f16 just feels so small. Both feel built better than i expected. My lighting has failed me. The front hook on the slide broke and i was able to repair this, but a few weeks later the bsck hook also broke thr same fix would not apply. Its sitting in peicea on my table while i try to find parts. Btw i play with these otfs constantly but i have only had them a few months at this point
Thanks for the reply,I believe I will get a Lightning but more as a fidget toy than a knife to depend on.I often carry 2 knives,my Guardian 3 is my everyday use knife.I also carry a Boker Kalashnikov but it’s more my current fidget toy than something I really use.not that it isn’t a plenty capable because it is but my Guardian 3 gets sharper and holds a much better edge.its also considerably stronger(obviously being a fixed blade)and more comfortable to use..The Kalashnikov is just so much funner to play..I’m ready to move on to an OTF for even more fun..lol..I think I’m gonna order the Lightning OTF just to hold me over until I can buy a CobraTec
@@garrettferrell6821 i have been ordering from grindworx. They seem like good people snd they ship fast. Everyone in my family is getting a lightning otf for thr holidays lol.
It has only one design flaw from a self defense perspective. The handle should flare out where the blade deploys as a guard so your hand can't slide forward into the blade
use fists you wimp
@@theshankman8682 Yeah, because fists work on 4 strong, determined, attackers.
There's a place for knives in hand to hand.
@@angelsfallfirst7348 if you want to be serious I'd rather smash someone's skull with a maglite than deal with a bleeding corpse
I carry a Cobratec Otf its a decent knife thar im not worried about tearin up ill just buy another one which is sold at our local hardware store but it's under a hundred dollars in d2 steel all 3 that I own are d2 it's nowhere near microtec but ok for a beater knife
Well for forty bucks, It is does what is best ,,, open fast , close fast. A good knife for everyday use.. Get two of them have a backup. I cannot understand getting one of the these for a 100 to 500 dollars; if so , back a damn gun. Do not bring a knife to a gun fight...
I have always believed that a person should be able to carry what they want, as long as they commit no crimes with them. If they use them for violence, then persecute them. Unless they do something illegal with the blade/gun, leave them alone.
I’m really bummed because I bought a Lightning elite after seeing all the great videos of reviews of them and I got a pile of shit. Within two days and maybe 100 or so firings mine fails to come out and lock probably once every twenty times which is ridiculously high. I have a Microtech Ultratech that has a miserably hard and stiff action so I much prefer to fidget with the lightning but it’s a huge buzz kill when the piece of garbage misfires so often. Just my luck that I got a lemon.
Wd 40 works just as good also
Honestly for 50 more dollars you can get a mtn forged and works better very little blade play and is smaller than the lighting idk if it’s that great
My problem with wd-40 is it gets sticky when it dries. I don't know if in the long run it will work as good as rem oil.
Hey can anybody tell were to buy one
...please anybody
Or try instagram people move these often for cheap
Love the Lighting
Just got one as a gift. I like it so far.
dude.... I LOVE your videos. PUT YOUR PHONE ON SILENT FOR GODS SAKE PLEASE. I have very nice speakers and cant tell the difference between urs and mine so every damn time i freak out and start looking for my phone. this like the 4th video its happened.
I notice the change in tone after watching the previous video and this one
I'm a knife-guy, but never had the serious thought to buy a OTF-knife, until i realized that it's LEGAL here and THIS IS SAFER than the regular PocketKnife ppl carry/use.
So much easier to deploy/undeploy one handed (undeploy?) and therefore less prone to accidents.
7:20
As you say, the Wow/Scary/Gangster-factor has made these tools "scary" and "only thugs use them".
But for the average "working man" (or woman) it's a tool that you can use/deploy/secure with ONE HAND - when all your other limbs are occupied - In a safer manner.
So i bought a couple...
😊👍
Glad all y’all’s have held up. Mine didn’t last a week but imma grab some more cause I think the one I got was just a dud.
What happened to yours?
Bought one of these years ago, held up great. I lost it lol.
Guardian Tactical recon 035 runs $280 and is stellar. Would love to see your take on it. I'm in Kansas too. Hit me up.
Just ordered mine can't wait till it gets here.
Has it arrived yet
@@heobhow yep even better than I expected I got the two tone drop point black handle one.
Just found your channel, good info. Subscribed!
One point here...this knife is completely ambidextrous. And the blade steel seems to have a proper heat treat.
holy shit fucking JUMP scare at 16:20
Close your eyes
DOES HIS VOICE SOUND EXACTLY LIKE VINCE VAUGHN???
I get Tom Hanks usually.
Nice video, love otfs
Steel is prob 8cr13mov or some variant of it.
Lightning and Boker: Hey try an auto knife
Protech, Microtech, John Wick: Be seeing you
AIRPLANE MODE WILL STOP THE TEXTS!!!
misfires too much, how to stop? Taken apart and oiled.
3:28 phone vibrates, pretty funny
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Is this company still in business? Almost all websites have sold out of them.
Their website appears to be defunct and they don"t answer emails.
Midtechknives.com has them please a few other great models!!
I just might add one to my collection, I don’t have an OTF........yet😬🔪👍
Can’t CARRY them? It’s illegal to possess these in my country, even if it never leaves your house. If you’re busted trying to import them you’ll end up in front of a judge.
ayyy just got mine its lit
Eh where u at in Kansas?
Ditto. I live in Lawrence and work in Topeka.
@@MashBill KC here, Ninja Stars and Ballistic Knives are the illegal weapons in KS.
You buy that knife and you put a powder coat on it it’ll never wear out
This is not the same knife that was being sold 3 years ago. I have 2 older ones. I bougt a camo one about a year ago. Different manufacturer, heavier, and typical crappy quality of similar Chinese OTFs. The good ones came in a plain baggy with a little white 'Lightening' sticker. The new, shitty ones come in a blue box.
my lighting elite just came today in a baggy with a whitelighting elite sticker. no box. so I'd say the old ones you loved are now the elite.
@@johnj.baranski6553 "Elite"? They are back in baggies again? Are they being sneaky? I have already been seeing the new ones on sale for $24. Let me know how it goes.
@@mwhich50 the one I just got was the Elite. came in a plain bag. no box. seems like quality
And look at your otf collection now lol 😂. Just got the new makora dlc for $504 they were 700 at dealer so I snagged the dlc for 504 right away
These are the best OTF for the price.
Just grabbed one $20
Where at? There like 40$ at grind worx
here in the uk i think the laws are outdated ,all the crims just carry machetes lol
Heretic Knives aren't part of Microtech...Anthony Jr runs his own knife company...some family drama going on there behind the scenes
Change your name to Mr. Speculation.....:)
18 minute video??? You are not nutnfancy. I guess if you try you could become the next most long winded person.
You must be new here.
I love mine
👍👍👍👍
nice
No
It looks to much like an unopened box cutter...yuk
I'm going to buy one to go with my small pee pee.
Second review and you still don't know the specs? Why don't you take the time to inform yourself? 440C steel blade, aircraft aluminum handle, less than 5 minute Google search. You're welcome Knife Expert.
Thanks for coming back 🤣