Automatic Knife (switchblade)

[slumpy]

My father give me this one about 7 yrs ago. I don't know much about it? I've never carried it though, the release button is on the side and I'm afraid I'd bump it and slice something off.

 

[ohiococonut]

I've got but one I've had for over 40yrs. It's a paratrooper switch blade with the hook on one end. It sits in a drawer with other knives I don't use. I've never bothered to find out which era it's from either.

 

[perrazi]

have carried a benchmade auto for years on a daily basis. one of the best for the money in my book.

 

[CW Spook]

I've got a whole collection of quality assisted-opening knives and a couple of cheap no-name autos, but I can deploy a CRKT M16 with the Carson flipper nearly as quickly, and my EDC knife, an Emerson-waved Spyderco Endura faster than either.

 

[Smithhound]

Swithchblades are another of my hobbies, I currently own around 3 dozen or more ranging from the el cheapo gunshow specials all the way up to a one of a kind Hubertus. I have many Frank Beltrame models, hand made in Italy, also several very high quality Itailian knives that were sold under the 'Walts' brand, hand made high quality and definately not cheap. I also have a Microtech 'Halo' OTF which can only be described as a deadly weapon.
Also I have a 1950's Italian switchblade carried by a n'er do-well Uncle way back then, he used to let me play with it when I was a kid, of course he was one of my favorite relatives. I've never been able to trace the tang stamp on it.
I'll try to post some pics of the differences in cheap vs. quality tomorrow.
One other thing, most people close a swithblade (stilleto type) by simply pushing the blade closed, that is incorrect and will wear the release mechanism in no time, the correct way to close one of these is like setting a bear trap, hold down the release button (this withdraws the release bar) then close and hold the blade and release the button. Just like settiing a trap.
RD

 

[raven818]

Why is it not legal to carry in Florida??

When I purchased it, sooo many years ago, they were illegal to sell/own.

The mechanism is very solid, sounds great, and holds a fine edge. I was most pleased with the purchase, and remain so.

There are nickle-dime switch blades, and those that aren't.

 

[raven818]

They sell cheap switch blades by the thousands at Fl flea mkts but they always give you a belt sheath. I was told that the sheath makes it a tool and legal. Doesn't make much sense but that's what I was told.

They may have once upon a time. But we have four large flea markets that I frequent, and I've never seen any for sale.

 

[moosedog]

I guess us "gun guys" are usually knife guys too. I have a bunch of switch blades that I used to buy when I was on the job and they are still in boxes and I never use them.
I carry a Kershaw "Onion" I think it's called. Spring assist.

I used to have a nice one like Fat Toms, on the first page of this post, when I was a kid but traded it for a chicken dinner after a night out with the guys. I was hungry and stupid.

 

[Lt JL]

I have carried a Benchmade Auto Sryker for many years. It has a very positive safety.

 

[Rule3]

They may have once upon a time. But we have four large flea markets that I frequent, and I've never seen any for sale.

Florida guys and gals:

A switch blade or automatic knife is not a ballistic self propelled knife like you would see in a James Bond movie.

See (2) a below.

790.225 Ballistic self-propelled knives; unlawful to manufacture, sell, or possess; forfeiture; penalty.—(1) It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, display, sell, own, possess, or use a ballistic self-propelled knife which is a device that propels a knifelike blade as a projectile and which physically separates the blade from the device by means of a coil spring, elastic material, or compressed gas. A ballistic self-propelled knife is declared to be a dangerous or deadly weapon and a contraband item. It shall be subject to seizure and shall be disposed of as provided in s. 790.08(1) and (6).
(2) This section shall not apply to:(a) Any device from which a knifelike blade opens, where such blade remains physically integrated with the device when open.
(b) Any device which propels an arrow, a bolt, or a dart by means of any common bow, compound bow, crossbow, or underwater spear gun.

(3) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

 

[Stainz]

I started with a few out the side Benchmades, the first being an auto mini-Rukus (6150) my wife got me Christmas '09 as I already had a regular & mini Rukus (610 & 615). You have to hold on when it opens - a lot of momentum in that big blade! Ultimately, I added a few more Benchmades. This summer she gave me my first OTF - a Microtech UltraTech double edge. It's a doble no-no - automatic and double edged. No matter, it's a homebody.

Oddly, for carry I prefer one hander/non-assisted knives.

Stainz

 

[Maximumbob54]

They may have once upon a time. But we have four large flea markets that I frequent, and I've never seen any for sale.

It has been a few months since I have been to the ones on Beach Blvd or Ramona but they both had people selling them. I bought one years ago now and it still works. I keep thinking of buying another one. I'm pretty sure I have seen them at the Blanding Blvd and the Pecan Park flea markets as well but it has been a few years since I have been to either one. But while she is wandering looking at the female oriented stuff I'm at the tool or knife places.

 

[peyton]

I use benchmade and sog

 

[doublesharp]

They may have once upon a time. But we have four large flea markets that I frequent, and I've never seen any for sale.

Go to either of the 2 flea mkts on S Parrott in Okeechobee and you can buy all you want for under $10 each.

 

[hobby-gunsmith]

Auto open knife

My Auto Open.. Milano I purchased many years ago ( bought two of them ).

The " timing " noises when closing are always a grin. They're not legal to carry in Florida.

The auto knife is legal in Florida as long as you have a concealed carry permit. As long as the blade folds into the handle, it is legal. People are in the misconception of that rule. Spring knives, butterfly knives are not legal. If the blade comes out of the top, it is illegal. I would recommend the Florida Gun Law book but an attorney from Orlando. The book is used in seven police academies, and in most counties and supreme court. Well worth the $31.95 and free updates on his web site.

Nick