Switchblades

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My well-worn carry knife. A 1 15/16" blade switchblade. Auto-open is legal in CA as long as the blade length is less than 2".

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The Boker automatic the advantage is that unlike most auto openers it has a coil spring to activate the blade, most have a flat spring. It snaps open with a satisfying "thunk" that feels like the slide of a semi-auto chambering a round. If you don't have a good grip on it it can jump out of your hand.

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What's the advantage over an assisted opener. Just as quick to flip a flipper as puss a button isn't it?

Mine have "triggers" and come straight out of the handle and no way to slice open my hand--unlike the kind flying out from the side. Some others I have are spring-loaded and come out the front.
 
I never carry a knife with less than a 4" blade. Anything short of that won't hit a vital spot, and can cost you your life. This applies to self open, assist open, or automatic knives. I always have one in my pocket. When I worked in uniform I carried a fixed blade Gerber boot knife in lieu of a back up gun.
 
I never carry a knife with less than a 4" blade. Anything short of that won't hit a vital spot, and can cost you your life. This applies to self open, assist open, or automatic knives. I always have one in my pocket. When I worked in uniform I carried a fixed blade Gerber boot knife in lieu of a back up gun.

Something like this? :D

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