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OTF Knives Buyer’s Guide – How to Choose an OTF Knife

Posted by Jacob Miller on October 27, 2023October 27, 2023, in Knife Knowledge, Learn

What are OTF Knives? OTF stands for “Out The Front.” OTF automatic knives are knives whose blades fire automatically out the front of the handle via the slide of a switch. In general, when someone is talking about an OTF knife, they’re talking about a double-action OTF automatic knife—the primary topic of this article. But there... Read More

15 Best OTF Knives (By Category)

Posted by Jacob Miller on September 8, 2023September 8, 2023, in Best of, Type

Tags: AKC, Benchmade, Best Knives, Boker, Guardian Tactical, Heretic Knives, Hogue Knives, Kershaw, Microtech, OTF Knives, Reate Knives, Smith & Wesson, SOG Knives, Switchblade

Introduction This best-of list isn’t your typical top ten. It lists fifteen OTF knives that are the best in their respective categories. I’ll cover more than just our choice for the Best EDC OTF and Best Tactical OTF. Have you ever wondered what the Best OTF for Fidgeting is? Or the Best Weird OTF? What... Read More

Built For Operators: Benchmade Infidel Review

Posted by Kendal Clawson on October 5, 2022December 20, 2022, in Model, Reviews

Tags: Benchmade, Infidel Knives, OTF Knives

As a knife lover, you are certainly familiar with the Benchmade Infidel, but do you or do you not agree with the hype behind it? As one of the best-selling out the front knives on the market since its original release in 2006, it takes center stage in the collections of knife enthusiasts everywhere. As... Read More

Gear Grades: OTF Knife Recommendations

Posted by BladeHQ on May 7, 2018October 26, 2022, in Reviews

Tags: Asheville Steel (Paragon), Benchmade, Gear, Guardian Tactical, Heretic Knives, Hogue Knives, Microtech, OTF Knives, Paragon Tactical

Today we’re talking OTF knife recommendations. Out-The-Front knives are more than a novelty. All the knives in this list feature a rapid, cheetah-swift deployment, and are perfect for EDC (if your local laws permit legal carry). I’m going to break this list down by price, with an all-star recommendation for each featured brand. Paragon, Para-X,... Read More

What’s Your Favorite Knife from Blade HQ?

Posted by Kaylene on October 14, 2014October 26, 2022, in News

Tags: Boker, Italian Knives, OTF Knives

In a sea of awesome products at Blade HQ, it can be hard to nail down just one thing you want to buy; there are simply too many appealing items to choose from! Fortunately for you, I happen to know a few people who work at Blade HQ. They know the ins and outs of... Read More

Why OTF Knives Are Awesome

Posted by Kaylene on August 19, 2014October 26, 2022, in News

Tags: OTF Knives

You’re a Grindworx customer, which means you know the value of a knife. Knives come in handy in all sorts of situations you’d never anticipate, but they’re a lot of fun to use, too. Even though I love my manual folding knife, no knives are as awesome (in my opinion) as out-the-front knives. It should be... Read More

10 Reasons to Get a Microtech Venomtech

Posted by Kaylene on April 25, 2014March 8, 2023, in News

Tags: Blade HQ Exclusives, Humor, Microtech, OTF Knives

By now, you’ve been introduced to the awesomeness that is the Venomtech. To be sure, the Venomtech is unlike any OTF you’ve ever beheld. Perhaps your first thought upon seeing it was something along the lines of, “WTF?” If you’re wondering why you should get a Microtech Venomtech, wonder no more. Here are the reasons... Read More

Kryptic Dual Action Automatic OTF

Posted by Kaylene on April 22, 2014October 26, 2022, in News

Tags: OTF Knives

I’m convinced you can never have too many out-the-front knives. If you feel the same way, you’re in luck; at Grindworx, we’ve got a great selection of budget-friendly OTF knives so you can keep getting them to your heart’s content. The Kryptic OTF is dual action, so the sliding button on the handle will both deploy... Read More

Basic OTF Care & Maintenance

Posted by Kaylene on March 21, 2014October 26, 2022, in News

Tags: Benchmade, Microtech, OTF Knives, Piranha Knives

Here at Blade HQ, we get a fair amount of questions about OTF care and maintenance. True, OTFs can seem intimidating, but they’re really not too different from your everyday folding knife. Here are the basics of out the front knife care: Oiling – Regularly oiling the blade is one of the best things you... Read More

OTFs of Different Price Ranges

Posted by Kaylene on November 12, 2013October 26, 2022, in News

Tags: OTF Knives

One thing is certain about our Blade HQ customers: you guys love OTFs. I can’t really blame you though, because of all the different out the front knives out there, they are probably the most fun to use. Here are some great OTF options for you ranging from budget to top-of-the-line, so hopefully there’s one... Read More

AKC OTF Knives

Posted by Kaylene on September 24, 2013October 26, 2022, in News

Tags: AKC, OTF Knives

AKC makes some pretty cool OTFs. One of the things I like about them is that they come in a variety of colors and finishes. This might not seem like a big deal, but trust me; it’s not cool when the knife you want is only available in a color you detest. AKC OTFs also... Read More

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Articles with Tag: OTF Knives

OTF Knives Buyer’s Guide – How to Choose an OTF Knife

15 Best OTF Knives (By Category)

Built For Operators: Benchmade Infidel Review

Gear Grades: OTF Knife Recommendations

What’s Your Favorite Knife from Blade HQ?

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