Are OTF (out the front) Knives Practical or Tactical? Dad advice on how I utilize an Automatic OTF.
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- There is a debate on if an OTF (Out the Front) knife can be considered a practical tool or a "tacticool" toy? I explain why as a tactical everyday dad I choose to carry an Automatic OTF knife everyday of my life. Let's check it out!
WARNING!!! RANT ALERT! DAD ADVICE COMING IN HOT! I APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY RANTS!
Knives mentioned in the video and where to buy them.
Boker Plus Knives:
Boker Plus Kalishnikov OTF:
riversedgecutlery.com/product...
Boker Plus Kwaiken OTF:
riversedgecutlery.com/product...
Boker Plus USB:
riversedgecutlery.com/product...
Guardian Tactical Knives:
Guardian Tactical 035 Recon Dark Stonewash Tanto plain edge:
North River Outdoors
www.northriveroutdoors.com/co...
Guardian Tactical 035 Recon Dark Stonewash Tanto partially serrated:
The Hollow Grind
thehollowgrind.com/store/guar...
Guardian Tactical 035 Recon Black S/E serrated:
The Hollow Grind
thehollowgrind.com/store/guar...
Mircotechs
Ultratech Tactical T/E
River's Edge Cutlery:
riversedgecutlery.com/product...
Ultratech Tactical T/E Red
DLT Trading:
www.dlttrading.com/microtech-...
UTX-85 S/E Blue
Eknives:
eknives.com/microtech-utx-85-...
Exocet Bounty Hunter
Eknives:
eknives.com/microtech-exocet-...
Spyderco
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Back S30v Digi Camo
River's Edge Cutlery:
riversedgecutlery.com/shop-al...
when it comes to the tool vs weapon debate, the way I look at it is that weapons fall under the category of tool anyways. if a tool is something that helps you do something, then a weapon is a tool too. we call it a weapon to specify it's intended purpose. people treat the argument as if "weapon" and "tool" are at opposite ends of a spectrum, when really they're all tools anyways, just different kinds for different purposes.
Yup
Really good review. All the other vids never went into the practicality of it, the stuff that matters. Ty!!
Moral of the story. A stick is better than a fist. A knife is better than a twig. A gun is better than a knife. And living anywhere in the US is better than being in Detroit.
Amen !
Here in Arizona knives are regarded as tools not as weapons. Doesn’t matter what blade style, length or type of opening mechanism so in that regard I don’t leave the house without one.
Because the way I see it, the world is an unpredictable place and I never know if I’ll have to deploy my otf to either defend myself or someone else.
Or in the case of 99% of people who own one open more boxes containing knives or the occasional Amazon package.
Just got benchmade autocrat...I was already planning to use it as my edc...this was very helpful..thank you brotha..stay sharp!!!!
Thanks, you too!
The blade play was the one piece of info I just couldn’t find until I saw your video. I bought a guardian tactical and it’s got a tad of play and I didn’t know if that was normal. Appreciate the knowledge.
Great video, thank you. knew a guy who checked power meters for a living. His company made them carry a yellow umbrella to scare away mean dogs. You flash the umrella open and closed in front of the dog to scare it away. He said it worked well. You can also have a sharpened point on the umbrella
I happened to come across Krate Knives OTF’s yesterday at my local gun shop and I gotta say I’m intrigued.
Good information thanks
Yes very specific laws so I don't mess with them much. Great video as always.
Thanks for watching!
My 60€ hifinder knife from Aliexpress has literally no blade play. Love it. Ordered another one Today
Big fan of the Boker OTFs. I own all of the ones you showed. Great quality for the money.
I’ve got the little one lol. Great letter and package opener.
Great video
I could never get the blade put and in again with so little pressure. I have to really press the button hard and then it shoots out so fast. Maybe it will get easier with time but it's insane how much pressure you need to deploy it
Once you get one, you will never go back. I have Bokers, Gerber, Benchmade and Microtech autos. I carry the Bokers because their actions are my favorite and they are very reasonably priced. My Boker daily was actually made by Hogue.
My Boker (Kalashnikov) OTF, the one you’re showing arrived two days ago, along with my Guardian Tactical 035. Two weeks ago, my Microtech Ultratech arrived. Love them all but my Guardian Tac. 035 is smooth as butter. Plus, no switch “rattle” as my Ultratech. Still, love them all. Have two USB Bokers after giving my third to a friend. Carry the USB at work due to my state’s regulations. Looking to get the Guardian Tac. 040 but everyone is sold out.
I believe OTFs are both TACTICAL and PRACTICAL. 👍🏻👍🏻
The 040 are sold out but will slowly come back in stock, GT is catching up on their orders. A lot of Recon Elites in stock though! They are both I agree however many think there's zero practical use for them.
@@TacticalEverydayDad I’ll check out the Elite.
I can see what you mean an otf definitely has a practical place in an edc role. Just wish legally I could carry one. Great video 👍
That is very unfortunate you can't carry one in your state...
Move to a free state!
nice video wouldv'e liked to hear how you take care of the 120lb fanged animal.cut the jugular
I recently purchased my first tactical folder weird they don't come w/ sheths I use a old stanley sheft
after your video no way would I place a folder in my pants. I plan to step up to a otf however since it's my first I'll start w/ a $35. amazone.what do you think.
I would say as a tool they are great, I work with a lot of saw dust so it tends to clog up the mechanism but its an easy fix with oil and a air compressor 8/10 for carry tool, but for self defense though I would say carry a firearm and if possible conceal carry.
Of course carry within the means of the law
I live across the street from Detroit been shanked twice so far lol 😂 I’m getting an ultratech but I started with a lighting not a big fan but for a budget otf I’d say Tac knives has the best budget otf for the price but if you want a premium otf I’d say microtech,Hadrian tactical,or the one I got my eye on next the axial shift
I'm going to take a guess that you like OTF knives. You got a few, lol. Like your videos. One thing, I don't think anywhere in the U.S. it is illegal to own as long as it is on your property. It is illegal to carry in many places.
I do like them lol. I am not a lawyer , please always double check the laws in your area or any area you are traveling to.
ive been carrying a Microtech everyday for about 7 years,
Hell yeah brother that’s awesome! Excited about the updates on the Phorus can’t wait for you new blade to come out!
The Boker otc iis a decent knife that i kinda like. But the blade to handle ratio seems out of spec.
Do be honest yes otf is only for defense but it can be used as a tool just understand the downside of having a open port knife
As far as accidental deployment? You REALLY need to MEAN it to apply the force necessary to deploy a reputable OTF knife!
Dude I carry a microtech Combat Troodon daily. Love the knife. But unlike my flippers, one needs to maintain it. If fuzz from your pocket builds up, you could find yourself with an OTF that doesn’t deploy. That is the only downside.
Or dirt, or blood, or anything really...🤔
This is why I switched to flip open knives like the Off-Grid Scorpion...
also cant forget the fact that otf's cant shoot into stuff it derails and cant be used as like a launching mechanism, say like assassins creed. another feature to keep safe lolz and lets not forget some otf's even have a safety on them
I often tell people that everything and anything is or can be a tool, BUT your intentions on how to use and what to use it for its what can make a weapon.
Same example you used. I know a case of a man that caused severe harm to another individual with a fork. Is it a tool? Yes, is it legal? Yes, Is it practical? Yes, is it tactical? No...until that moment.
Due to the surrounding states laws I don't have any. I get your argument for them as far as quick and reliable deployment. For the guys you said were slicing themselves with folding knives I'd say shame on them if they're carrying it with blade facing the back of the pocket they shouldn't be cutting themselves and if they are they deserved it. 😉
Yes more guys then I can believe have sliced themselves unknowingly haha and I am sorry to hear about the laws around you. Thank you for watching!
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Agreed
A lot of people want to down on automatic/otf knives. Ive seen a lot of uses for automatic/otf, both military/police and utility jobs. People are stupid, and will try to ban anything they feel threatened by
I will decide where I carry my oft..so please guys don’t give me that kind of advice.....
I do state you can listen to me or not, My advice is not forced on anyone.
He gives this advice so that he isn't liable for another individual's lack of regard for local knife laws. You want to laugh in the face of local knife laws? You want to possibly be arrested for carrying an illegal knife? Awesome, good for you, great job. We dont actually care that much if you take the advice or not, but i do care if you blab "i dont care, dont tell me what to do" stupidity
For last 100 years when animals were more common and more savage people managed fine without getting ready to stab them. Their cool jewelry and carry what you want but lets not pretend it is needed for safety when more likely to traumatize another family and your own more than slapping a fool dog aside. If you do intend to stab those things gave worse stabbing grip than an old buck knife that served more people in harder times longer.
If you are normal person you will not stabb dogg in front of your baby . Yust but papar spray and problem solwd.
Your eyes tell me you are an Asian mix.
It is very easy for people to forget that their big, goofy, friendly dog is only a couple centuries away from being a wolf. I have been accosted by loose dogs more times than I can remember, and my 6 month old twins were nearly mauled by a large black dog that was roaming our neighborhood a few years back. As a result, I am always armed when I'm with my children.
Not trying to post an anti-dog rant, just more of a PSA. Folks, please confine your dogs. Dog attacks are no joke; they can (and will, and do) happen. It's not worth it.
100%!
Blade play is the ONLY reason why I won't buy an OTF. Over priced fidget toy.
I edc my ultratech every dayyy. Over all my spydercos and benchmade and zero tolerances and all the other manual flippers I own. The otf is in the pocket the most
I will carry my knives anywhere I go. On my bike. I carry my big ass Buck on my belt for everyone to see and a Combat Troodon in my cut. I don't care if it's LA.