automatic knifes

[afriqueart]

Anyone have any recommendations on automatic knifes? What is a California approved knife?

I'm looking for a general utility knife and my trusty Gerber Sportsman requires 2 hands to open. A push of a button would be mighty easy.

Thanks

 

[one eye joe]

I have several Benchmade automatics. Well made knives, quality materials and lockwork. They collaborate with makers like Mel Pardue, Alan Elischewitz and others. NOT cheap but not exhorbitant in price. I like 'em..................one eye joe

 

[afriqueart]

Checked them out.....OUCH! My wallet is crying! Nice full sized auto about $190. My 50 year old Gerber might work just fine.

Anyone have any less expensive alternatives?

Again, Thanks

 

[gunlovingirl]

Good morning John! Here are my Due Buoi stilettos from Italy. They aren't cheap, but are pretty reasonable and the quality is great. They do make cheaper plastic handle ones, but I'm not fond of plastic, either in my guns or my knives. The top one is my everyday utility knife. I've used it for everything from opening letters and boxes to stripping wire for a number of years now, and it's never given me any problems. I'll send you a PM with some more info. They are available through Skm.

 

[peyton]

I believe automatic knives are allowed for military and police in most states. Check the laws before you purchase.

 

[BarbC]

I like my spring-assisted knife - the Kershaw Leek. It's just the right size and very easy to open with one hand.

S&W does make some very nice spring-assisted knives.
Smith & Wesson (Assist) - Spring Assisted Knives (ALL) - Blade HQ

 

[cabindriver]

The CRKT knives with the Carson flipper are also very fast-opening one handed knives. Affordable too.

 

[one eye joe]

Hey Gunlovingirl----Those are some beautiful stilettos you have there...............one eye joe

 

[H Richard]

I'm with Barb, the Kershaw Leek is just the right size and very convenient, literally as fast as a spring blade knife. The blade steel is great, takes a edge and holds it under all kinds of daily use. Is made in the USA. I have carried the flat black one for a couple years and feel lost without it.

 

[Zilmo]

Well, there are these:

But the one I rely on is my Boker Speed Lock that I picked up at the factory in Solingen:

 

[kennyb]

+ 1 on the benchmade auto's...a high quality knife

 

[HAWKEYE10]

Look on Ebay they have thousands of knives. Also Smokey
Mountain Knife Works is close to you as you most likely know.
Don

 

[thomashoward]

Spring loaded openers are illegal to carry in California over 1.5 inches.
I have a Benchmade Ruckus SV30 that is just fast enough.

If an officer in Cal.asks you to open your knife.. use 2 hands

 

[mod34]

I just bought a few of the new SW Vipers (see earlier thread) and really like them. Bought one for every day and one for the safe. Cost less than $30 if orderd through SW and less if you troll the 'net. They are sort of "semi-auto" but with a bit of practice, prove to be very fast and are one handed operation.

 

[USAF385]

Another fan of Kershaw Leek knives.

 

[nvgunner]

won't open

I have an Italian stilletto-type push-button automatic knife, but it won't
open. I have messed w/ it, played w/ the lock, can't pull it open.

Any ideas from the experts on this thread?
Thanks.

 

[rimfired]

Broken spring probably. Most of them are a "v" type leaf. With the lock in the lower position while pressing the button try to slip a piece of hardwood or hard plastic under the tip and pry gently up. Without a nailnick they can be tough to open.

 

[arkdweller22]

Another vote here for the Kershaw Leek. I have two, that's how much I like them. It has gone everywhere with me for the last couple of years.
The size is just right and it's easy to operate. It's also ambidextrous which is important to us southpaws.

Regards,
Arkdweller

 

[FirebirdV8]

Ti-Lite : Tactical Knives, Folding Knives, Pocket Knives (Cold Steel)
While not a true auto knife, I the Cold Steel TI Lite is what I carry every day. It has a small catch that rests against the seam of you pocket. If you draw it out right, the catch will slide against the pocket seam and be open when the knife is out of your pocket. It is, however, probably too long for anyone in California, but I thought I would point out an alternative to a auto opening knife.

 

[boycan]

Kalashnikov 74, Kalashnikov Automatic Knife

I have one, very nice knife for the price. Almost 4 yrs old too. Been thinking about gettin another one.