Auto knives

Now that they are legal, what do people recommend?

I've been looking at Boker for price and the new Kershaw Launch line.

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Boker-K...ic-Knife--9485

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Kershaw...Knife-1--34416

http://www.bladehq.com/item--Kershaw...c-Knife--27374

They are not legal yet.... the repeal doesn't go into effect until the end of State congress hearings, approximately 9 August.

I own several Booker and a few Benchbade. The Boker above is great for the $$$. Benchmade are super nice but more $$. I'm not a fan of out the front blades as they tend to less durable and the blades are thinner. I use my knives daily so I want them to be sturdy. I have a Boker speedlock and a speedlock2 that I have had for years. The speedlock2 was my edc knife till about 6 months ago. Now a benchmade is its replacement. My Boker lost a side panel and the spring is super weak now.
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Benchma...c-Knife--26910
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Benchma...tomatic--51632
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Boker-Speed-Lock-II--783

I moved this to the Knife section, btw.

It was one of my random acts as a moderator, lol.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by stenz

Now that they are legal, what do people recommend?

---

You want utilitarian or something one can appreciate? I like the Boker for an EDC, stout, sharp moderate weight.

There's the everyday work tool from the cheap ones on the left, to Boker & Benchmade (Middle 2) to collectibles like my post WWII Schrade paratrooper & Hubertus.

Attachment 69832

AND the (IMO) Cadillac, Lincoln, whatever you like, of knives a Hubertus Solingen. They're works of art, for what they are.

Attachment 69834 Attachment 69835 Attachment 69836

http://www.hubertus-solingen.com/index_en.html

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

You want utilitarian or something one can appreciate? I like the Boker for an EDC, stout, sharp moderate weight.

There's the everyday work tool from the cheap ones on the left, to Boker & Benchmade (Middle 2) to collectibles like my post WWII Schrade paratrooper & Hubertus.

Attachment 69832

AND the (IMO) Cadillac, Lincoln, whatever you like, of knives a Hubertus Solingen. They're works of art, for what they are.

Attachment 69834 Attachment 69835 Attachment 69836

http://www.hubertus-solingen.com/index_en.html

---

My late Grandmother had one similar to the pink one with hook, but it wasn't pink, and it had two blades a large and small. She was planning on passing it down to one of us boys (likely me because I'm the gun/knife nut out of the bunch), but it was stolen out of her home, along with a bunch of other stuff, unfortunate.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by hurley842002

My late Grandmother had one similar to the pink one with hook, but it wasn't pink, and it had two blades a large and small. She was planning on passing it down to one of us boys (likely me because I'm the gun/knife nut out of the bunch), but it was stolen out of her home, along with a bunch of other stuff, unfortunate.

---

ORANGE Not PINK. it's quite faded.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

ORANGE Not PINK. it's quite faded.

---

It's 2017, nothing wrong with a pink knife...

Looks pink to me too.

Could be your crappy photography skills I suppose.

Damnitall!

I guess I have to OC my Gerber's, realize now they are 3.6-3.7" depending on who measures.

The edge is only 3.5", that's what counts right?

So, is carrying one in a car considered concealed? Or is this another stupid, poorly written (un-banned) law?

If the pocket clip shows, is it still concealed?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by brutal

Damnitall!

I guess I have to OC my Gerber's, realize now they are 3.6-3.7" depending on who measures.

The edge is only 3.5", that's what counts right?

So, is carrying one in a car considered concealed? Or is this another stupid, poorly written (un-banned) law?

If the pocket clip shows, is it still concealed?

---

DADT.

Until you volunteer info, it's just another knife.

Any one know of shops carrying the automatic knives?

I bet the guys down at the Army Surplus store near 36 and Pecos are creaming their little panties.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by JoshD

Any one know of shops carrying the automatic knives?

---

Yes. there's a local place to shop i know of.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck

They are NOT legal to buy yet.

Everybody on the internet carries them though and probably always have.

---

Not true. They're legal to purchase for ones collection. just not carry. It's been that way for years.

Bristlecone in Lakewood has them and has for a while. Not going to spew legalities, but Kazoo is correct.
I know they have Benchmade, maybe others.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck

I look at the statutes and I dont see where it says its OK to have them at home. I know that is the common belief, and I really dont care if you have a tank at home, I just cant see the legality in the text. Show me..

18-12-102. Possessing a dangerous or illegal weapon – affirmative defense

(1) As used in this section, the term “dangerous weapon” means a firearm silencer, machine gun, short shotgun, short rifle, or ballistic knife.

(2) As used in this section, the term “illegal weapon” means a blackjack, gas gun, metallic knuckles, gravity knife, or switchblade knife.

(3) A person who knowingly possesses a dangerous weapon commits a class 5 felony. Each subsequent violation of this subsection (3) by the same person shall be a class 4 felony.

(4) A person who knowingly possesses an illegal weapon commits a class 1 misdemeanor.

(e) “Gravity knife” means any knife that has a blade released from the handle or sheath thereof by the force of gravity or the application of centrifugal force.

(j) “Switchblade knife” means any knife, the blade of which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in its handle.

---

I'm a collector, not carrying them. It's not illegal to collect items, a few which are not legal to have in ones possession or use, in public. BB guns are an example. I can buy them almost any store that carries sporting goods. However it's illegal to discharge them in a residential or other public areas.


GAS GUN. These are considered a Gas Gun yet again. Available where other sporting goods are sold.

https://www.amazon.com/Mace-Brand-Pe...KVPJZAD7M4GDE9

http://grabagun.com/kimber-pepperbla...d-oc-sngl.html

I'm just gonna write the ATF.

Thanks for the responses.

Sorry we trashed your thread.

[dig]

Is there any significant difference between an auto knife and a good assisted-opening knife (already legal to carry)? For example, I have a Kizer Gemini, an H&K/Benchmade Nitrous Blitz, and a Kershaw Blur. Different mechanisms but all super fast, especially the Kizer. What does an auto offer I don't already have?

Tacticoolness.

In all honesty, compared to most assisted opening knives, the auto doesn't give you much more.

Since I've learned to carry and deploy my EDC knife off-hand (Sog Flash-II), and carry it tip up and oriented for opening quickly with a thumb flick, it's actually a better setup than using my Gerber 06 Auto.

When I didn't carry a gun, and carried the Gerber in my right pocket, it worked. It's clumsy in my left because the button is on the wrong side for fast simple deployment.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Mtneer

Is there any significant difference between an auto knife and a good assisted-opening knife (already legal to carry)? For example, I have a Kizer Gemini, an H&K/Benchmade Nitrous Blitz, and a Kershaw Blur. Different mechanisms but all super fast, especially the Kizer. What does an auto offer I don't already have?

---

The potential to spend more money.

My wife carries a kershaw, that she handles like a chef , favoring it over an auto opening one.

Have to agree. I'm faster with my VECP than my Eagle auto. More about just having one.

I suspect people are faster with their assisted knives partially out of familiarity as that is what they've been using most.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Irving

I suspect people are faster with their assisted knives partially out of familiarity as that is what they've been using most.

---

Agree plus the autos that I have or are familiar with have safeties as well.

Someone I had dinner with last night brought their microtech. First firing and it malfunctioned, I was not impressed. I was able to fix it and it was fine all night. I will like my assisted ZT

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by kwando

Someone I had dinner with last night brought their microtech. First firing and it malfunctioned, I was not impressed. I was able to fix it and it was fine all night. I will like my assisted ZT

---

Like guns that are kept in one's pocket, then need cleaning. Lint and who knows what, have a tendency to jam or slow the action .

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

Like guns that are kept in one's pocket, then need cleaning. Lint and who knows what, have a tendency to jam or slow the action .

---

This otf was less than 48 hours old. Maybe I'm just a pussy and limp twisted it. But I was very disappointed

Lmao

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by kwando

Maybe ? I'm just a pussy and limp twisted it. But I was very disappointed

---

Great, I'm going to have to leave all my windows down when I visit you now.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Irving

Great, I'm going to have to leave all my windows down when I visit you now.

---

Can't roll down the windshield.

Bladehq.com has a bunch of nice knives made in the USA. The OTF Paragon knives are my favorite for the $$$.

I'm currently a Spyderco dealer, and we are in the process of getting Microtech and Benchmade on board. Lots of options available soon (and legally after the new law takes effect)!

Will they ship an auto opener without requiring documentation of the buyer being LEO ?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck

Benchmade 917 triage (auto)
$212 delivered. Has the carbide window breaker, rescue hook, and main blade (obviously).

---

Great price on that. Where did you find it?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck

Govx.com
Nobody asked for any anything.

---

I pay a little more per item from a shop 5 min from me. I prefer cash n carry, so that extra cost isn't a factor.

I stopped in a Sportsman's Warehouse in Flagstaff this week, AZ is an automatic knife friendly state. I was surprised to find a small but decent collection of auto knives on the shelf, Benchmade, Kershaw and a few other brands. I'll be down there again in August and will likely pick something up then.

The factory made Buck 110 auto is now available at Blade HQ.
No questions asked, and free shipping.
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Buck-11...k-Knife--51274