It brings my heart joy to see the rise in automatic knives. Major companies like Hogue are producing a wide variety of Auto Knives, the Infidel by Benchmade is a household name if you like knives, and we are seeing changes to knife legislation throughout the USA. It’s not always the big names who create […]
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Hogue Knives OTF (Out of The Front) | First Impressions
We’re continuing to take a look at the new automatic knives from Hogue Knives. We have previously looked at their standard auto opening knife. Hogue EX-A03 Knife Review Today we’re taking a quick look at the Hogue Knives OTF (Out of The Front) double action auto knife. My first impressions out of the box were pretty […]
Hogue Extends Automatic Line with New OTF Series
Hogue has just announced that it will be building on its strength in the automatic knives category with a new line of out-the-front (OTF) knives. Designed by custom maker and long-time collaborator Allen Elishewitz, the 34000 series is billed as an OTF that is ready to stand up to hard use. The 34000 is made of 6061-T6 […]
Hogue EX-A03 Knife Review
The Hogue EX-A03 is my first venture into serious automatic knives. Prior to the Hogue, I had only owned some cheap, foreign-made knives of devious quality. The Hogue EX-A03 is a side opening, automatic knife that’s activated with the push of a button on the handle. The blade feels like it’s being thrown out of […]
Microtech Troodon Knife
This Microtech knife is named after the most intelligent dinosaur to ever roam the earth, the Troodon, also known as “wounding tooth”. “Our goal is to attain and maintain extremely high quality knives throughout the evolution of growth and change. Founder, Anthony Marfione’s objective is to ensure that every day, each customer will receive the […]
Hawk Knives Video Takes Knife World Under the Hood of Deadlock OTF
Hawk Knife Designs has just released a revealing take down video of the Hawk Knives Deadlock automatic, the first OTF knife with a completely solid lockup. This is the first time since the Deadlock’s 2015 debut that the Hawks have uncovered the entire assembly of the innovative out-the-front mechanism. “Everyone’s seen how other OTFs work and it’s […]
Kershaw Launch 6 Voted Best New Automatic Knife 2016
The KnifeNews Dealers’ Choice Awards recognize extraordinary achievement in the production knife world. KnifeNews turned to knife dealers to determine the winners. With hundreds of new production knives passing through their hands and many hours spent interacting with end-users, dealers have the most comprehensive and informed perspective. 21 of North America’s top dealers cast their […]
My Top 3 Higher End Folding Knives
For those that have followed my writing on the Loadout Room know that I have reviewed a-lot of knives. Of those knives I have a few that are my more expensive and more valuable ones. More valuable doesn’t necessarily translate into the price point of these blades. For me what makes a knife valuable, more […]
Rat Worx Mini MRX Knife Review
Rat Worx has developed a line of knives with several firsts in knife making: They’re operated on a mini roller chain, powered by two dual-nested springs, and the manufacturer information is all concealed inside the knife handle, giving the knife a completely sterile look which could come in handy for those working abroad that need […]