Clipboards & Organizers. And they weren't kidding – this thing was solid as a rock with zero blade play. Genuine Stag Steak Knives & Forks. You can make the tolerances as tight as possible but wear from the hard-firing nature makes even $400 Microtechs and Benchmades wiggly after use. MOD stands for Masters of Defense (US Cutlery company). It has all the hallmarks of its bigger sibling except for the blade styles. It has sold on sites for $700. Despite some controversies surrounding the brand in recent years, you simply can't deny Microtech as a powerhouse in the OTF industry. This means that they are often used in situations where you definitely need to be able to rely on your knife. The Precipice's blade is shorter than the Infidel and Pagan at 3. Since they're custom and made-to-order, materials vary, but handle choices include titanium or carbon fiber, and some models are dressed up with Mokuti hardware or Devin Thomas Damascus blades. Seller's Information. Apparel and Uniforms. If you're looking for an interesting OTF option that won't break the bank like a Microtech or a Benchmade, the Para-X is worth considering!
Custom Laser Engraving. All Swiss Army Knives & Tools. While this certainly limits the number of people than can legally enjoy their products, Piranha's focus on this corner of the market has earned them a reputation as top-notch builders of automatic and OTF products with a twist of style and panache. Production Dark Angels run between $200 and $250 depending on configuration and feature aluminum handles with a 3. By using our website you agreeing to use cookies. Sort by price: high to low. Sold 2020 Masters of Defense "Patches" Trident Utility Knife Masters of Defense "Patches" Trident Utility Knife. Like everything else, there are average models and some truly outstanding OTF examples that I'm here to point out to you. Billed as the "most advanced tactical folder of all time, " the heavy-duty knife certainly had a lot going for it.
What will I be using the knife for? The handles are made of 6061 T6 anodized aluminum in a variety of colors with a carbide glass breaker on the butt that anchors the pocket clip in the right hand tip down position. Featured image courtesy of). I'll be selling some of my family's knife collection in the next few weeks. With the folders, I'd like to see the liners fully engage on the tang, but the partial engagement is as much engagement as full engagement with some thinner leaf springs, and they seem to lock up firmly. When the operating button is pulled to the rear, the spring loads again before retracting the blade into the handle.
Hand Carved Knife Handles. If you intend to cut lots of rope or line, then partial or full serrations might be your choice. Piranha isn't a brand that comes up frequently in discussions with knife people, and that's because all they make are automatic knives. Dieter accepted Ray's challenge of designing an advanced, new world tactical folder and scored a first-round knockout. 8" Master USA Tactical Military Assisted EDC Pocket Knife (MU-A022BK).
Automatic release blade. Who doesn't love Pro-Tech? Lashing holes in the guard and in the pommel are very useful when making a spear. The handle incorporates previous Dieter accoutrements like thumb ramps and Wing Walk inserts. And a staggering array of options and finishes to suit any taste. Our 30-day money back guarantee gives you. There are a variety of handle colors (Green, Brown, Gray, Dark Earth…) as well as a choice of a black coated blade or a Tanto blade, also at the same 3. At that point Ray could have taken the easy road and hired any one of these custom-cum-laude knifemakers to fig him tip a design and shoot it to the masses. USPS Express International shipments with declarations greater than $200, incur an additional $15. Made in the U. S. A. Collectible & Ltd. Martial arts are not my department, so somebody else should evaluate them as weapons. In fact, Microtech is the OTF brand – arguably the most well-known name when it comes to high end automatics and OTF knives. Gift Vouchers Armes Bastille. Notable Models: Compound, Exploit, Incursion.
If I was going to keep the knife, to use, the first thing I'd do would be to take it to my grinder and remove steel from the bevels until they met at the edge Scandinavian-style, with no secondary edge bevel. 9" Master USA Tactical Camping Assisted Pocket Knife With Fire Starter. Best in class designs, craftsmanship and exclusivity but with the price tag to match. Antler Horn Stag Natural Candlestick Candle Holder Centerpiece. Genuine Stag Handle Cutlery and Giftware.
On the surface, this looks like it could just be shrewd marketing. Notable Models: Manticore, Hydra. Giving each of these notables a clean sheet of paper, Ray set them to the task of designing a knife they thought had the best traits for their particular needs in self defense. Am I buying it to use or keep it as a collector piece? Notable Models: Dark Angel, Tantilla. Spyderco Sprint Run.
The blade is about 3/16" thick, and there is a secondary edge bevel. Batteries & Accessories. Benchmade Precipice. Knife has a carbide tip glass breaker and web-cutter / seat-belt cutter. Dieter came up with what has to be one of the most "tactical" fixed blade designs to date: the CQD Mark V ATAC. Now, the distinction versus Spring Assisted Knives is that with a switchblade or automatic knife the blade's natural position is open, and it's being held closed by a locking spring mechanism that's released with a button or switch. They put their knives through extensive testing to make sure they will hold up in all types of conditions. Walking Sticks & Sword Canes.
Country: United States. You can get a combat Troodon with a dual edge dagger grind in plain or partially serrated edge, or there are also single-edged Bowie and Clip Point variants. Notable Models: F-16, F-20. Please understand that this policy is to protect our customers from fraud and theft.
M. set out to produce a more modestly priced line of folders, the goal being to trim the cost without sacrificing their reputation for quality. AUTO Mark I Seat Belt Cutter Bead Blast Blade Serrated. In their short six year history, M. has never walked anyone else's line, and their knives are far from being fantasies. Once built by Benchmade, HK (Heckler & Koch) OTF knives are now exclusively produced by Hogue Knives. Sharpening Products. To make things more complicated, four of the five designs (all but Ayoob's) were folders. 6" long and made of 154CM, the Triton was mid-range for size but was surprisingly light at only 4. Intricately detailed, light and sleek, the Piranha might be a good choice if you're not interested in the chunky/black coated/tactical/high-speed-low-drag feel of the Benchmade and Microtech models.