Its total weight is 3.6 ounces and it’s 4.9” closed. It boasts of a hardness of 58 – 61 HRC, making it a knife that’s super strong. The blade itself is a thing of beauty too, and is 3.5” CPM black PVD-coated with a thickness of 0.125”. When it comes to firing the blade out of its sheathe, the knife depends on a dual action trigger that can be easily accessed. Even in the slickest conditions, this knife is unlikely to slip out of your hand. The grip is slip-resistant and also very comfortable yet tough. This double-action knife features a Type III anodized aluminum internal casing, which ensures that a smooth bearing surface makes contact with the blade and as a result, delivering incredible strength across various deployed situations. The Compound from Hogue Knives is a quality product in terms of both style and substance. Side-opening knives feature sheathed blades as well, but unlike OTF knives, the blades are deployed from the handle’s side.

So what is an OTF knife and how is it different from other knives? Well, simply put, an OTF knife is one that features a sheathed blade that comes out directly from the top of the handle. OTF stands for ‘out the front’ and while it’s a phrase that’s thrown around a bit too casually these days, there’s a clear difference between genuine OTF knives and other knives that have been branded as OTF without much thought. We’ve already mentioned the phrase ‘OTF knives’ in the introduction, but if you don’t know what they are, read this section carefully before you move on to the reviews.

So, without further ado, let’s get right into this review! What Are OTF Knives? In this review, we’re going to take a closer look at 24 OTF knives from numerous brands that you could consider.Īpart from reviewing all the knives and highlighting their pros and cons, we’ll also share with you certain factors you should keep in mind before buying an OTF knife. If you’re on the lookout for a brand new knife but are confused by the wide range of options available for purchase, this review is for you. Tac Force Assisted Opening Tactical Knife * Comes with Custom DragonCut G&G Hawk Pouch. This is the deadlock and there is no blade play in any direction at all whatsoever when the blade is ejected. Forever thought impossible by all and sought then forgot- by every maker and collector who has ever touched an OTF. And here, as shown, Gavin Hawk delivers the proverbial Holy Grail of OTF Knife designs, signed sealed, patented and delivered. And the outstanding materials compositions will never cease to amaze us all. Many legendary firsts from makers shown here at PVK. There have been many outstanding USA engineered and built designs for Dual Action OTF knives over the past two decades. The Model C from Hawk Knives is an impressive build from this small shop maker and incorporates his very best to date upgrades.

G&G Hawk Custom Deadlock Model 'C' Double Edge Blade 7072 Type III Hard Anodized (Black) Aluminum Handle with Carbon Fiber Inlays and Stonewashed Blade & Hardware. We have limited quantities and are trying to be as fair as possible to all of our customers. G&G Hawk Deadlock Knife, 1 Per Customer and only 1 Per Household

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