Since you didn’t specify an OTF, my favorite is Pro-Tech.

 

Microtech UTX-85 for carry, but the Combat Troodon is my favorite overall.

 

I own those 2 as well and have to agree. Microtech makes awesome products and has outstanding customer service.

 

Another vote for MicroTech. It seems they are the gold standard. I have the Troodon. I carry it every day.

 

I only have an Infidel. Don't know crap about autos really. It just sits in the box in my safe.

 

Severtech Spartan. Get the Tanto “Mil Bastard” model. It’s less money and a total tank!

 

Kershaw Launch 17 is a favorite.

 

Microholic here.

 

My old Doctor had a "magic", I think it was called? It had the twist action of the grips to make it open. I thought that thing was so cool.

 

AFAIK there was nothing with that name made by Microtech, maybe a Chameleon or a LCC ?

 

You're right. It's Pro-tech. I just googlized it.

 

A converted Buck 110

 

Black Talons are a nice touch

 

IMO...If you just want a toy..OTF is cool... If this is a SD EDC tool....At least get a side opener and not an OTF.....OTF are fun but easily jammed with pocket lint.... had a Halo fail to open over of a scrap paper that somehow made it's way into the opening.... Not good when you actually need it for something more than a letter opener...

Side opener can be more reliable.... Often a bit cheaper than an OTF...

Finally keep in mind.. almost all autos make audible noise when opening....

 

I have a few OTF's. A mix of Microtech, Guardian Tactical, Kershaw Livewire
and Boker. I'll take the Kershaw and Guardian Tactical over the rest any day.

Dano

 

I will have to introduce you to OTF knives. I think you would love them.

 

My favorite:

Vintage Hubertus Rostfrei Solingen West Germany AUTO Pocket Knife

Medium size 10 (68.110.HH.10), Stag Handle, Clip Point, Automatic Folding Pocket Knife

68.110.HH.10 - medium Springer
Handle Slabs: Buckhorn

Blade length: 8 cm / 3.15"
Blade width: 3.1 mm / 0.12"
Overall length: 18 cm / 7.09"
Blade material: 1.4034 stainless
Handle slabs: buckhorn
Weight: 130 g / 4.59 oz

 

I carry a Kershaw Livewire, and it's been flawless. All knives require some level of maintenance, and it only takes a few seconds. Once a moth I freshen up the edge of the blade, blow a little compressed air inside the knive handle with the blade retracted, and add a drop of decent gun oil on the shank of the blade. Fire the knife about ten times or so, then go about the day. Over a couple of years it hasn't failed me yet.

 

I would vote for the Livewire also.

Not because I own one, I don't. I do own one OTF but don't carry it, it's bulky for the blade size.

But out of several OTF knives I've handled I liked that one the best.

 

Agreed with the side opener comment above. You end up with a more useful tool.

Not knocking OTF's because I have them as well but they fill a different role for me.

 

Another vote for Kershaw Launch.

 

Benchmark.

 

Mikov Predator with polished stag scales.

Proven Euro stickers since the 1990s.

 

Spring-assisted not auto-opening but my constant companion for the last ten years. Now I want a Pro-Tech Mordax!

 

This is my current favorite…

It’s a pretty well executed copy of a $300 Reate Gravity Knife..

It is fun to “flick open” with just a twist of the wrist..

 

This is my current favorite… It’s a pretty well executed copy of a $300 Reate Gravity Knife.. It is fun to “flick open” with just a twist of the wrist.. View attachment 1355377 View attachment 1355378 View attachment 1355379 View attachment 1355380 View attachment 1355381

Where do I get parts? I lost 1 screw an the blade lock backer.

 

AFO for actual use in the dirt. I have piles of microtech for fidget toys and box openers. I like a UTX-85 for boxes.

 

My experience is limited to a ProTech Godson, a ProTech Snubbie, and a Microtech UTX-85-never had a problem with any of them.

Curious about the Buck 110/112 autos, though. I love the Folding Hunter and Ranger.

 

I have some old school MT's and one old BM. I guess Severtech would be the closest thing to an actual carry knife, but I've never bought one. They are basically just toys.

 

I have five Pirahna knives (one OTF) The Pirahna line is an effective product for the money. They can be carried unobtrusively and are made from premium materials.

 

I like auto knives. Not sure they are any faster to deploy than a good folder with thumb stud or hole, they are just more convenient, especially in cold weather with gloves, awkward positions like working under the truck, and with split fingers that happen too often in the cold, dry, Colorado winter air.

My latest goto is a Benchmade Claymore.

 

I like auto knives. Not sure they are any faster to deploy than a good folder with thumb stud or hole, they are just more convenient, especially in cold weather with gloves, awkward positions like working under the truck, and with split fingers that happen too often in the cold, dry, Colorado winter air.

My latest goto is a Benchmade Claymore.

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I have the OTF version of this knife.

 

Self defense...Benchmade infidel

Edc....a Kershaw or a Benchmade like the one above is hard to beat.