Automatic Knives

[boykinlp]

I have a growing collection of automatic knives. Most are definitely made for looking and not self defense. The German made Leverlock has a shellpuller design for 12 and 16 gauge shells. The three Italian Swingblades are beautiful and made for stabbing and not cutting. The made in Italy AKC Bill Deshivs Leverletto is quality made with Sambar Stag handles. Here’s a list of what I currently own with crappy pictures:
Larry

1. Boker Kalashnikov Tanto Automatic Knife With A 3.25" Plain Black Blade.
2. Hubertus/Otter Springer Leverlock Shellpuller Patronenzieher Knife Johnny Cade Big Horn Edition Size 11cm. It was made famous being used in the 1983 movie “The Outsiders”. This “limited edition” leverlock knife has beautiful Genuine Brazilian Rams Horn handles with a spear point blade. This large size 11 Shellpuller knife is about 7 5/8 inches long in the open postion. The top solid nickel silver bolster is stamped Cal. 12 on one side and Cal. 16 on the other side. The blade is etched with Hubertus along with the Hubertus logo and Germany. The blade is also etched with the Head of a Big Horn Sheep and has acorns and oak leaves etched and it also says Big Horn Edition and Stainless Solingen.
3. Frank Beltrame 11" Italian Stiletto boasts a Swinguard style with beautiful Red Heart wood handles and a polished finished 5” dagger style blade with plain edge.
4. Frank Beltrame 11" Italian Stiletto boasts a Swinguard style with genuine Abalone on micarta backing handles and a polished finished 5” bayonet style blade with plain edge.
5. Frank Beltrame 11" Italian Stiletto boasts a Swinguard style with beautiful Snakewood handles and a polished finished 5” bayonet style blade with plain edge.
6. AKC Bill Deshivs Leverletto Automatic Knife. This stiletto knife has beautiful stag handles that are second to none, and is made by AKC in Italy. The overall length is 7.625”, the polished stainless steel bayonet blade length is 3.25”, and the blade thickness is .120”. It has a full flat grind. The blade has "Leverletto by Bill DeShivs" engraved on it, and the ricasso is marked AKC ITALY.
7. Buck 110 Automatic Lockback Knife With Ebony Handles And A 3.75" Satin 420 Steel Clip Point Blade.

 

[BillBond]

No collection is complete without a Microtech.

 

[Technocircus316]

I carry a Microtech OTF daily

 

[chief38]

I have only had persona; experience with one automatic knife - and it was not a good one! I received it as a birthday gift and carried it (legally) for a while. One day while waiting to be seated at a restaurant my wife turned to me and asked why I had blood dripping from the top of my leg - I looked down and was shocked. The knife had partially opened and the very sharp pointy tip of the knife had cut through my pocket and stabbed me. Just a small puncture wound but a wound never the less. The safety on the knife had broken allowing it to deploy. I called the company, they apologized and mailed me out a replacement part which I installed.

Fast forward a few months later the safety broke once again and when I reached into my pocket to pull out the knife it cut me again! That was that and I got rid of it! I am sure there are many that are designed and built better than the one I had, but quite honestly I have no issues with opening my Spydeco Delica with my thumb. Maybe not quite as fast - but fast enough for me. Since I look at a pocket knife as a tool and not a weapon, speed is way down on the list of priorities for me. I would not own another one, but will admit the design of some of the better ones intrigues me.

 

[Skyhunter]

I've carried a drop point Boker Kalashnikov for years - both the "normal" size and occasionally the "mini".
They open FAST, hold an edge very well, and are handy.
I gave one to my son several years ago and he's declared it the "best knife I ever gave him!" LOL!

WYT-P
Skyhunter