Major differences between regular vs Automatic OTF Knife

Posted by Infinity Tactical Knives LLC on March 25th, 2020

OTF or Out the Front knives are a niche category of self-defense mechanism. Undoubtedly, the same are unique and there are a limited number of such brands producing them. Similarly, there exist top players like Infinity Tactical Knives LLC that give you the best knife for your needs and investment.

Introduction to OTF knives

Switchblade or OTF knives are a type of automatic knife. This deploys itself automatically on pressing a button. Hence, in this case, the blade comes out from the front (thus the name). 

Difference between spring and an Automatic OTF Knife

For the uninitiated - the difference between spring and an Automatic OTF Knife may seem negligible. However, the latter has an automated blade mechanism. This position is open and is closed using a spring mechanism. This is called as the locking mechanism. Using the button, the same is released and the knife "jumps out”. 

Hence, Switchblade or OTF knives deploys itself automatically on pressing a button. This is due to the release of the stored energy of the spring. This propels the blade towards the opposite direction of the handle 

On the other hand, the Spring Assisted Knife is closed. There is zero pressure on the blade. Hence, no jumping of the knife blade occurs. As a result, physical action helps to bring out the blade. For instance - flipping the knife (mechanism assisted using spring)

Likewise, a spring assisted knife is termed as folders. This is because these are operated using a pivot point. The blade rotates around the same and can be opened by the same method.

Understanding the OTF knives 

In general, there are two variants of the Automatic OTF Knife - 

• Single action
• Dual action

A single action knife means that the blade is deployed automatically. However, for closing it, you need to force it towards the body using manual operation.

On the other hand, Dual action OTF knives from the top players like Infinity Tactical Knives LLC give you the best knife for your needs and investment. This is because both the deployment and closure of the blade is possible through a single button. 

This operates through the push or pull mechanism. As a result, you can get the best Automatic OTF Knife from the brand at reasonable price and superior quality along with lifetime warranty! 

Advantages of an Automatic OTF Knife

The biggest advantage of the OTF knives is the incredible ease of carrying the same. Not only are these pockets sized, handy and decent for use. Further, these give you control over the situation and prepare for self-defense. 

However, buying the same from the regular stores may not give you decent results. Some experts shrug the highly affordable variants as mere junk. The reason is that these have poor spring and blade mechanisms. 

Buying one for your needs

The best Automatic OTF Knife can be ordered from the Infinity Tactical Knives LLC store. The products ordered from here have both collector's value as well as the wow factor. So, if you are cornered by miscreants - press the pocket versions of the knife and you are good for your self-defense.