Switchblade - the best switchblades in the world: history and evolution. Recommend a switchblade: Principles for choosing a good knife

Was every boy's dream. Such knives were strictly prohibited for circulation; they could not be bought in a store. Such knives were produced in zones and were a sign of belonging to a criminal environment. Among the boys there were legends about knives that shoot the blade 10 meters, that the correct “throw” should break a bottle, and the like. The current Russian legislation is more lenient and now we can quite legally purchase an automatic knife with a blade length of up to 90 millimeters. In this article we will briefly talk about the main types of knives, manufacturing companies and the most popular models.

The most famous company producing knives with automatic blade ejection is the American brand Microtech. The company was founded in the mid-90s of the last century and almost immediately gained popularity among customers with its high-tech products. The most popular knife is the one with the front ejection of the blade. . This model belongs to the category of full automatic machines: the opening and closing of the knife occurs fully automatically, using the movement of the fuse. The knife is positioned by the manufacturer as a tool for solving tactical problems. To increase efficiency, a glass breaker impact element is located on the back plate. The knife has a mechanical safety lock that prevents accidental opening and closing of the knife.

A worthy competitor to Microtech is the Benchmade knife brand. The company specializes in the production of high-tech premium knives. Its knives are a seamless fusion of cutting-edge design, thoughtful ergonomics and the most modern technologies. In collaboration with a German weapons brand, the company has released a super-effective tactical knife . The model has a high safety margin and is designed for use in extreme situations.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that the main manufacturers of automatic knives are located in America. Here is the most liberal legislation regarding the circulation of knives. In many European countries, automatic knives are simply prohibited. The American brand Kershaw is famous for its utilitarian work knives, which combine reliability with a unique design. If front-facing folding knives seem too aggressive to you, pay attention to models with side-ejection blades. For example on 1 . This is a compact folding knife designed for everyday use in urban environments. The knife has smooth contours and rounded lines, which provides a comfortable feeling when carried for a long time in your pocket.

In 2017, a new player unexpectedly appeared in the automatic knife segment. A manufacturer of tactical folding knives from the Czech Republic presented a model. This is a compact city folder that can easily be called a “suit tactician.” The knife is equipped with a powerful spring, which ensures that the blade is instantly brought into working position. To increase safety, the knife has a mechanical safety lock, which prevents accidental opening and closing of the blade.

It is curious that many manufacturers position knives with automatic ejection as a means of self-defense. For example, the model is a fairly large knife, which makes a loud click when opened. It is quite possible that one demonstration of such a device will be enough to discourage gopniks from asking you for your phone number to call your mother.

However, recently there has been a turn in this segment towards the creation of folding knives for daily use. And the pioneer in this matter was the famous Chinese manufacturer of knives and multi-tools, the company Ganzo. The brand is developing a line of automatic knives with side-ejection blades. For example, . The knife has compact dimensions and the most flat form factor. The appearance of the knife is simple and laconic. This is a great option for those who appreciate stylish men's accessories.

The incredible popularity of such interesting knives can be explained quite simply and in one word – spectacular! Exactly with “!” familiar because it really is. The frontal switchblade has won the hearts of all men on the planet. It is also simply called “frontal” or “miscarriage”. The names have a certain slang vocabulary, words that are hard on the ear, they already speak of something aggressive and incomprehensible.

An example of a switchblade.

But during this article we will try to understand the appearance of such names for this unique blade. The automatic knife is to the liking of both “knife lovers” and mere “mortals”. Indeed, the blade is ejected directly from the handle itself, and it looks quite beautiful.

History of origin

This section is covered in darkness. Having studied many sources and realized that in fact there is no single explanation for the origin of this blade. Some sources write that such a mechanism is already a couple of hundred years old, while others say that they appeared in the mid-20th century.

It is known for certain that such products appeared at the beginning of the 20th century and were especially popular among US sailors. The front cutter was convenient for them due to its ease of throwing out the blade.

When, during a storm, you hold on to the mast or anything else with one hand, and you need to cut the cables. It was at such moments that an automatic folding knife was simply necessary.

Front switchblade from the early 20th century.

Then the Second World War played a huge role in the production of all blades in general, including folding folding products. After the war, there were quite a lot of disabled people, and an automatic switchblade, which could be operated with one hand, helped such people a lot.

But also this frontal knife has gained enormous popularity among bandits of various stripes. This was a mandatory attribute of the criminal element. This is where the names mentioned above most likely came from and they have stuck to this day. But as time passed, laws changed and so did the rules of trade.

The “Pirate” blade is a modern replica.

In 1987, there was a revolutionary breakthrough in the manufacture of front switchblades. American Mr. Ron Miller came up with an innovative spring mechanism for the blade.

And they were adopted by the American army. And a visiting master named Charles Oke made an additional contribution to blocking and unlocking the blade. In those days they called their products “Black Knife”.

An interesting fact is that at one time Mr. Ron never patented his invention. And today, all companies producing such a product consider it their duty to launch a line of frontal flow products.

But, unfortunately, there are quite a lot of fakes, original good blades “walking” around the world. Let's try to understand this issue in more detail in order to protect our readers from such a bad purchase.

Operating principle

The main criterion when operating a product with a retractable blade is high-quality manufacturing of internal mechanisms and impeccable assembly.

All moving parts must fit together precisely to ensure smooth operation of any automatic folding knife.

In this case, we will try to consider the operating principle of the most popular samples from Microtech and Ultratech:

• The knife models are not important here, but what is important is that they use mechanisms that eject the blade when the spring is stretched. It itself is made in such a way that it has a lock at the end, and other forces will be applied to it to hold it in different positions;
• the entire mechanism is located along the handle, the blade moves along a special “shaft”. The frame has two locking locks when opening and closing the product. It is tightly secured in the handle;
• When the blade moves, the spring mechanism stretches or folds back. By moving the button (lever) forward or backward, the release lock opens or closes, which holds the blade by the shank;
• Thanks to the force of the spring, the blade is thrown back or taken back, and then fixed.

Microtech frontal ejection blade, disassembled.

In fact, everything is not so difficult. If you disassemble an automatic knife, then a person who understands at least a little mechanics will quickly figure out what’s what. It’s quite difficult to describe in words, you need to see it once in your life and everything will fall into place.

Advantages and disadvantages

As you know, there is no perfect blade. And any knife created by man can have both disadvantages and advantages. Main question what more? Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages:

If you are more meticulous, you can find some other points. But it seems to us that the advantages are much more significant. And I would definitely like to point out that proper care behind the mechanism, guaranteeing the reliability of the blade. If you take the best specimen and do not carry out preventive cleaning on time, it can fail at any moment.

Types of locks

A switchblade must have a very reliable mechanism for fixing the blade in the working position. It doesn’t matter whether it’s an automatic cutter with side ejection or a knife with frontal ejection of the blade. The reliability of the mechanism should be as good as possible. There are several types of blade ejection and retention devices:

• Lock-back. This type is found quite often in classic American knives. A special spiral holds the notch in the butt of the blade, which allows you to securely fix the blade;
• AXIS-Lock. The mechanism is patented by Benchmade. In the groove of the handle, a spring rod moves forward or backward, depending on the position of the blade. The complexity of the mechanism makes the knife difficult to clean, but it is considered one of the best;
• Liner-Lock. Along the handle there is a plate in the “cocked” state. During opening, the pressure of the plate moves it towards the heel of the blade and secures it;
• Clasp-K The locking part is made in the shape of a metal ring. By turning it, it is easy to fix the blade;
• Balisong. A simple mechanism used in butterfly knives. There is a lock at the end of one half of the handle;
• Slip-J Castle is mid-priced, but popular among tourists. The blade is fixed with a spacer, which acts as a spring.

An example of the operation of the “Liner-Lock” lock.

The types of locks presented are some of the most popular among products with a retractable blade. It is also important what materials the handle is made of, the pins themselves, spring mechanisms, plates, etc. This point must also be taken into account.

Features of operation

There is an opinion among ordinary people that a frontal knife is a disposable product, but this is not true and we will dispel this myth a little later. Due to its design features, the shape of the handle tends to look a little like a prism. And, accordingly, the blade cannot be larger than the product itself when folded.

The purpose of such knives is more suitable for EDC (everyday blade) and in some cases for tactical use, but not often. With a front-feed cutter, you can perform a variety of everyday tasks. But in reality, it is not designed to perform heavy and complex tasks.

Alas, even the best automatic folding knife has a slight play in the blade. Even the most “branded” models can’t go anywhere, design feature. Automatic folding knife, does not like sand, cutting carcasses, or high humidity.

If the product has undergone some serious testing, it should be disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. All this can be done at home. But ask yourself, will you succeed? If you don’t want to take risks, find a master who will undertake all the operations.

Be careful, there may be such a model.

But often people prefer to do it themselves, because it’s so interesting to disassemble and assemble your pocket “favorite”. Let's try to give a little instructions, and then it's up to you to decide:

1. When you begin to disassemble a knife, be sure to make sure that you have all the appropriate tools. The screwdriver bits fit exactly into the screws on the handle.
2. When disassembling it in half, be careful, the spring may jump out at the most unexpected moment. And searching in the corners of your room can end in disaster.
3. After cleaning and blowing, you need to lubricate the parts. Choose a proven one, the best recommended one is a weapons grade one.
4. When assembling, it is recommended to set the blade halfway. This will make it easier to assemble the knife.

To perform these manipulations less often, do not throw your blade anywhere. Do not use it with abrasive materials or leave it on dusty surfaces. Follow him, and he will help you out in difficult times.

Types of structures

In fact, the automatic knife has two types of design. Their peculiarities lie in the fact that the first mechanism performs only one function, and the second two. That's the whole difference.

An example of two “semi-automatic” knives.

A variant of a knife with one functionality, it has a lever on the handle, and when folded the spring is always “cocked”. By pressing it, the blade, under the force of a spring mechanism, is thrown out and fixed. But return it to initial position, you need to do it manually. So to speak, “charge for release.”

Systems that include two operations: ejecting the blade and returning it to its place are in much greater demand. According to experts, of all knives with frontal blade ejection, they occupy almost 90% of sales on the market. The design has two springs in the handle: one for ejection, the other for folding. This option is simply more convenient.

Principles for choosing a good knife

Choosing the right front knife is quite a difficult matter; the situation on the market is such that almost half of the products are Chinese fakes. But you shouldn’t be afraid, because you have helpers in us. Let's try to determine the main criteria for choosing an automatic folding knife:

1. Automatic and semi-automatic products must be purchased from trusted manufacturers; such products are designed for very a large number of cycles - opening and closing.
   

   Price tags for “branded” manufacturers start from 20 thousand rubles. Take a closer look at the companies “Benchmade” and “Boker”, the price is more affordable and the quality is good.

2. If you are interested in the option from Chinese craftsmen, also give preference to factory-made products. Don’t look at what “brand” is printed on the blade. It's rare, but you can buy a decent blade, especially from Chinese replicas.
3. Pay attention to the material of manufacture, steel grade, type of lock, again the manufacturer, how the handle is made. Check the “play” of the blade when opening, it will definitely be there, but it should be minimal.

Budget version of the Boker blade.

Mini-conclusion: buy an original “brand” product, and your soul will be at peace with the quality. But not all people are so rich as to invest in a knife for 30-40 thousand rubles, and over time find out that it doesn’t suit him, doesn’t like it, or something else. Therefore, a good option would be: to begin with, purchase a normal Chinese replica for 2-3 thousand rubles, and having already felt it and understood whether you need the original, draw the appropriate conclusion.

Offers from European manufacturers

Undoubtedly, the leader in the production and quality of flow cutters is Microtech. The switchblade from this company is the best product on the market. There is an opinion, but it has not been proven in any way, that the founder of this company, Anthony Marfione, was inspired to create front-facing knives thanks to Korean copies of German Bonsa knives.

Front panel from "Benchmade".

Only he did everything the other way around. Taking cheap Korean replicas, he began to produce blades of very high quality.

We don’t know whether this is true or not, but it’s clear that Microtech is ahead of the rest. The American company Benchmade is practically at the same level.

In fact, these two companies can be called the flagship for the production and distribution of retractable blade knives throughout the world. But there are several more companies that should not be ignored: the Italian Fox Knives, the American Smith & Wesson, the German Boker and again the Americans Hogue.

All these competing companies supply the market with pretty good products, so we recommend that you take a closer look at them.

Products from Russia

In this case, you can only shrug your shoulders and remain silent. We do not have any Russian manufacturers of knives with frontal blade ejection. But I would like to note that some factories produce automatic products with side ejection and push-button knives.

Blade from the Titov mechanic's workshop.

Let's mention them: "Company LLC PP Kizlyar", "Zavyalova's Forge" and the Zlatoust company "AIR". The only mention was found on a specialized forum about the Titov Mechanic’s Workshop, which produces knives with frontal blade ejection in small quantities.

I can only say to this company: “Bravo guys, keep going!”

European manufacturers are quite easy to find in any specialized store, as many as you like.

Rating of popular products

• Benchmade Black Infidel. The blade will not pass under our legislation, so have special documents for it. The center button will allow you to work both left-handed and right-handed. Blade strength is 60 or higher HRC. Overall length 9 inches (almost 23 cm), quite bulky but very reliable;
• MICROTECH "UTX-85 2-TONE TAN". A fresh new product on the market, but it has already managed to win its fans. The handle is made of anodized aluminum alloy, the blade is 7.9 cm long, with a hardness of 62 HRC. A knife for everyday carry, and there will be no problems with the law;
• MICROTECH "TROODON SATIN". And again we have an American, reviews are pretty good about him. Blade length is 7.9 cm, hardness is 62 HRC, butt thickness is 2.4 mm. The price tag is steep, almost 50 thousand rubles;
• Boker Plus Lhotak Falcon. Reasonable price, only positive reviews. Handle made of anodized aluminum alloy, blade 8.5 cm long, hardness 59 HRC, spine thickness 3 mm, folded length 12.5 cm. Knife for everyday carry. The company is German, and the manufacturer is Taiwan;
• Fox Concord, Black Aluminum. The price category is budget. Made in Italy. Blade length 8.5 cm, folded length 12 cm, spine 2 mm, Out-the-Front Double Auto lock. Quite an interesting inexpensive option that deserves attention.

The result is quite interesting, there are knives worth 50 thousand rubles, and there are also for 5 thousand rubles. The audience for front switchblades is quite wide. And with different financial capabilities. So you can find a tool to your liking, for the appropriate amount in your pocket.

Is it possible to make an automatic folding knife yourself?

The answer is clear - you can. But for such rather cunning manipulations, you definitely need a special tool, ingenuity and a little mechanical skill. If one of the components is missing, quit right away, otherwise, read on and try to understand the manufacturing principle:

1. Make a drawing; for this it is better to take a ready-made folding knife and trace its contours.
2. You will need a blade; you can make it yourself from a metal plate, or alternatively take it from an old unnecessary knife. The second option is simpler. We adjust the width of the blade to the size of the handle; it will be made of two overlays. The material for them is better to use hard plastic.
3. The next step is to put everything together, clamp it with clamps and drill a through hole to secure the blade to the handle. After drilling all the necessary holes in accordance with the drawing, we use brass or bronze linings to secure the linings.
4. You need to rivet the blade to the handle, the clamp and the working part are adjusted to each other by cutting out suitable sockets. The fixing element is inserted into the handle.
5. A spring of suitable size is secured with a bolt. And if everything was done correctly, then when you press the latch, the spring will push the blade out.

If everything works as it should, you can take care of more reliable linings made of any metal. The product will look like it came from a store. A little imagination and you will get a unique product.

This is a correct and useful desire. A good knife comes in handy in many situations that are too long to list. Moreover, the season of hiking and picnics is ahead, and in nature a knife is the number one tool.

If you want to figure out how to determine by the amount of additives in steel whether a knife will hold an edge after throwing it at a wild deer, then this is not the place for you. This article has a completely different goal - to tell you how to buy a knife that will:

• good to cut,
• help in everyday situations,
• work without complex care,
• sold at a reasonable price.

That is, we will choose a knife that is not a shame to get, and not a pity to buy.

What is the purpose of buying a knife?

Knives are divided according to various criteria, including the purposes for which it will be used. For example, for hunting, for fishing, for survival in extreme conditions, or just for cutting meat. Therefore, when we are looking for a knife that we “generally” need, it is easy to get lost in the characteristics.

What should you look for when choosing a universal assistant? To the classics.

Don't try to find a knife with a thousand functions, where a regular blade is much more important. A glass breaker or a sling cutter, for example, will not interfere, but they are not needed as often.

Don't look for a complex blade shape or special sharpening. And don’t buy a knife for life: it’s one thing to order a personalized blade from a master, another thing to buy a tool for everyday needs.

By the way, knives that can be bought in a regular store without problems and documents do not belong to edged weapons. But conscientious sellers accompany each knife with a certificate confirming its household purpose.

Folding or fixed

This is an eternal question, but for every day, perhaps a folding knife is better. If only because it is more convenient to wear and you don’t have to bother with a sheath. And in a woman’s bag, a light folding knife will feel much better than a long blade in a sheath.

How to choose a size

The best knife is the one that is always with you. If you have a beautiful big knife at home, it can be as wonderful as you like. But what's the use of it if it's inconvenient to carry around?

So when choosing a knife, pay attention to the size of the blade and the weight of the knife.

A blade that is too small will be useless (try cutting at least a loaf of bread with a 6-centimeter knife), and a blade that is too large will be inconvenient. The blade length of 8–9 centimeters is good for everyday situations or for use on a hike.

Firstly, ease of use depends on weight: some people like light knives, others need heavier ones. And secondly, sometimes every gram matters. And heavy knives are difficult to carry on a belt or in a pocket - the fabric will be pulled away.

In the modern age, there are many devices that make human life easier. One of the most useful and versatile designs is rightfully considered a switchblade. The first ancestors of the model were invented in primitive times. Over time, the device has changed a lot and has become more practical and convenient. This device is truly multifunctional and allows you to perform a wide variety of everyday tasks.

History of origin

Automatic switchblades have been around for a long time, but they gained popularity relatively recently. Huge demand arose thanks to the invention of Ron Miller. It was he who created the first improved design in 1987.

The model had a high-quality modified spring mechanism. Such specimens were actively used in special army units. Although Miller did most of the work, the modern automatic knife would not have such an attractive appearance if it were not for Charles Oke. It was he who designed the device.

Types of models

All models of automatic folding knives are brought into a ready state thanks to a special button. When you press it, the spring mechanism is affected, causing the blade to be ejected. There are several types of automatic knives:

• frontal model (the blade in this design will be thrown vertically);
• knife with the principle of lateral extraction of the blade.

A knife that works on the principle of lateral ejection of the blade is often called a push-button knife. In this design, the blade is thrown out in a circle, and its center is located in the axial screw. Opening occurs thanks to a flexible spring. Front models are more original; many knife lovers really like that the blade extends along the handle.

Front-end knives are the most common models of retractable knives. They are very practical and convenient. The only disadvantage of such products is the complex mechanism, which can often fail. If you choose a device responsibly and purchase a high-quality model made of high-strength steel, the product will last a long time and function properly.

Selection principles

To choose a good folding knife, you need to carefully study the assortment. Buy suitable model not difficult, the lineup devices are very wide. When purchasing, you should pay attention to the following factors:

• The material from which the model is made.
• Product type.
• View of the castle.
• Manufacturing company.
• Design parameters (it is worth considering the size, for example, if the owner plans to carry the product with him every day, a knife that is too long may not be suitable for him. In this case, it is better to choose a small, compact unit).

The device must be made of durable and very resistant materials, otherwise the device may soon need repairs or even have to be returned. The best solution for the blade is stainless steel. The handle can be made of real natural wood, metal or durable plastic. In addition to the fact that miscarriages differ greatly in technical parameters, they also have different purposes. There are the following types of products according to the purpose of use:

• Tourist.
• Tactical.
• Military.
• Hunting.
• Knives for self-defense.

We must not forget that there are certain standards that must be adhered to when choosing a product. A knife whose blade exceeds 90 mm is considered a bladed weapon and carrying it without permission is criminally punishable.

To be fair, it is worth noting that bladed weapons are not for sale in the public domain. Most knives that can be found on store shelves have a special certificate indicating that the product being purchased is not prohibited by law.

It’s not enough to just buy a good, high-quality knife; you need to take care of it carefully. Maintenance includes regular sharpening, cleaning and treatment with special solutions. By observing these simple rules, you can significantly extend the service life of the product.

Offers from European manufacturers

Before you treat yourself to a new acquisition, it’s worth familiarizing yourself with the rating of the best and most popular folding models. These products are characterized by the highest build quality and long service life.

The top best devices in the world rightfully include:

Products from Russia

Patriots prefer to choose Russian-made automatic knives. Unfortunately, there are not so many of them, but choosing a model is quite possible.

You can pay attention to the following devices:

DIY device

Handmade switchblades deserve a separate discussion. To assemble a homemade unit, you don’t need to have golden hands. Just look at the simple diagram. The manufacturing process is as follows:

Step 1. Start. First of all, you need to come up with a blade design for your future knife. There is nothing difficult here, there should be 2 grooves on the blade. Thanks to their presence, the blade will be securely held when closed and fixed when open. The desired shape must first be drawn on paper and then carefully cut out.

The resulting template must be applied evenly to the steel and traced along the contour with a marker. For work, it is necessary to choose only steel that contains a sufficient amount of carbon, otherwise it simply cannot be hardened. After tracing, you can start cutting out the blade. To do this, you need to firmly clamp the workpiece in a vice and work well with the grinder. If you have a band saw, the process will be much faster.

Next, the blade is processed on a belt sander and given its ideal shape. After this, you need to grind two grooves. First they are cut out with a grinder, and then finished with a flat file. The main thing is not to forget to drill a hole in the blade, into which the axle will then be placed.

Step 2. Making a lever for fixation. The locking lever must also be made of resistant steel, since this part can be very worn out over long periods of use. The lever is needed to lock the blade in the open and closed position. To make a profile, the profile is placed on metal, marked and cut out. Refinishing is done with a file and a hand saw. After this you need to make a hole for the axle.

Step 3. Final grinding of the blade. Bevels should be made on the blade. This is an extremely responsible job. It is best to perform this procedure on a belt sander. Everything should be symmetrical. At this stage of the process, you should not sharpen the product too much.

Step 4: Create a handle. You can make a handle out of sheet aluminum and glue a couple more layers to the inside area. One of them will be textolite, and plastic may be useful for the external area. Thanks to these layers, the friction force will be less, and the product will open well.

Using the template, you need to carefully cut out both parts of the handle; in addition, you will need to cut out two more similar parts from PCB. The parts are glued together with epoxy glue. When everything is ready, you need to glue them to the final layer. Finally, the parts should be sanded using a grinding machine.

Step 5. Completing the preparation of parts. It is necessary to make a hole in the handle and cut the thread. In addition, the locking lever should be bent at a slight angle. To do this, you can heat it red-hot with a burner and then bend it. Now you should proceed to installing the spring mechanism. Thanks to the spring, the blade will be thrown out of the handle.

This part is placed on the axis on which the blade is held. It is necessary to make a seat under it in the textolite layer. First, the holes are drilled and then the work is finished with a sawing machine with an attachment. To secure the spring mechanism, you need to make 2 holes - one in the blade, the other in the handle. All you have to do afterwards is put the handle on. To do this, weld a bolt to the lever, and then cut off the excess parts. It is necessary to make a groove in the handle.

There should also be a spring in the handle that supports the lever. To install it, you need to grind and install a stop. The stop is secured using pins, which can be standard nails.

Step 6. Hardening the steel. Thanks to hardening, the knife will remain sharp for a long time. The hardening temperature for steel is 1071 degrees. The appropriate temperature can be determined externally by the appearance of a yellow glow. In addition, the temperature can be checked with a magnet. It is not magnetic to steel, which means everything was done correctly. The blade needs to be cooled in vegetable oil. It also wouldn't hurt to harden the lever. The procedure for heating the metal occurs through a special furnace and burner.

When hardening, you cannot do without tempering the metal; without this, it will not be durable enough. To make a holiday, you will need a very ordinary kitchen oven. It needs to be heated to 200-300 degrees and put the blade there for an hour. After this, turn off the oven and leave the blade in it until it cools down. The higher the temperature, the more the metal will sink. Next, you need to check the metal with a file. If not a single trace remains on the surface, then everything went well.

Step 7. Assembly. Before assembling the parts, you need to polish the blade, since dirt and all sorts of traces of scale will remain on it after hardening. You can polish the blade. At this stage, you can also sharpen the blade, and then seal it with paper and tape to avoid accidental cuts.

After that, it's time to start assembling. You need to install the spring, and then the lever and blade. It is best to lubricate steel parts to prevent them from corroding. The product is assembled with screws; grooves must be drilled under their heads to avoid bulging. Next comes the final sanding. First, the handle is worked on a belt sander, and then manually with sandpaper. That's all. The knife is ready.

Modern switchblades are very convenient and practical. Such devices can be used for a variety of purposes. Choosing a suitable device is not difficult. In addition, you can do it yourself.

shaman 28.11.2010 - 11:25

I'm looking for a good switchblade
with a guard, good mechanism

what can you recommend?

Twisted Firestarter 11/28/2010 - 11:29

What does throwaway mean? with a fin? automatic? front camera?

Konun3G 11/28/2010 - 11:36

If we are talking about an automatic machine, then

what can you recommend?

- reconsider the look at a knife for hunting, fishing and travel, first of all. And name the planned price tag, secondly.

shaman 28.11.2010 - 11:57

I mean, the switch button pressed the button and the knife opened)))
I don't know much about knives, so I turned to you for help
pro-tech interesting option
But for the price, it’s an interesting price/quality ratio. a well-promoted brand does not always mean quality

Twisted Firestarter 11/28/2010 - 12:06

Do you need such a knife for hunting/fishing/hiking?
Monsieur knows a lot about perversions 😊

Dimon Hell 28.11.2010 - 12:16

It was necessary to note how often topics about a “switchblade” appear.
The trend, however.

shaman 28.11.2010 - 12:22

convenient, simple
and in the choice between simply folding and folding, I chose folding

Konun3G 11/28/2010 - 12:39

A knife with a hole or a pin for opening is brought into working condition at ~the same speed. So, about convenience, you’re either being disingenuous and just want an automatic machine for the soul, or you haven’t used it.
In the first case, everything is ok: take whichever one you like, after reading the forum, but for work you will still have to take another knife.

In the second case, again see my previous message :-)

At the same time, prices for branded machines are relatively high, so it is better to announce the budget right away. The only Chinese that come to mind are more or less high-quality clones of the same brands + Bocker has some machines of its own design. But I repeat, why all this in the given conditions - I can’t imagine...

Dimon Hell 28.11.2010 - 12:50

I can just imagine Mikrotyk full of scales and smelling like fish. 😀

shaman 28.11.2010 - 12:57

There is a knife with a sheath purely for hunting, but it is large and not convenient. I would like to make it more compact.
“A knife with a hole or a pin for opening” if we are talking about a hole in the blade or a pin screwed into it, then I tried opening such a knife, in my opinion it is more convenient to use a button.

Benchmade 5000 is normal, but the bastard would like something more impressive

FIXXXL 28.11.2010 - 12:59

For what? The 5000th and with such a guard will not allow your hand to slip onto the wedge.
if you make more guards, maneuverability and ease of use are lost

shaman 28.11.2010 - 13:03

I would like more confidence

Konun3G 28.11.2010 - 13:04

only the bastard would like something more impressive

Zero Tolerance 0610

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 13:08

"Norwegian Viking" - 1800 rubles, frontal, 440 A. Veryaskin. 95X18. Approx. 1000 RUR. Donetsk "Sputnik". Analogue of "Mikov". Master blade from GW440, corkscrew, slotted screwdriver with bottle opener - with lock! 😛 and a can opener. 2500-3000 depending on the horn/tree. http://www.vikingknives.ru/pic/cat/images_cat/A140.jpg http://nizhnozh2.narod.ru/mtskl21.htm http://photofile.ru/users/bogomol125/150712645/164455606/#mainImageLink "Sputnik" (version without a corkscrew - Oleg has one like that 😊) From here-

shaman 28.11.2010 - 13:09

yes, this is more interesting and the price doesn’t seem to be too bad

shaman 28.11.2010 - 13:14

I looked at the Norwegian Viking but couldn’t find the rest on the net

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 13:28

I couldn’t find the rest on the net

Get to Gobljatnik (Hotel Sevastopol) They have Veryaskinsky "Flint". 3rd floor. There is a lot of P/A and A Chinese. And just Mikova, out of 420 on the net, countless - http://leguan.x2.cz/nozhi_mikov.html

A1ukard 28.11.2010 - 13:34

throwaway for nature... take a bunch of Chinese horror-snake knives for 1500. This is really miscarriage. I used it once and threw it away!!!

Dimon Hell 28.11.2010 - 15:13

He looks like a prankster, but we are being fooled...

gavrilovv_al 28.11.2010 - 16:18

Dimon Hell
He looks like a prankster, but we are being fooled...

Judging by the profile, it doesn’t seem like it 😊. It’s just a new topic for him and a very unique view of knives (including fixed blades for hunting). The person asked for help, it seems, sincerely - let’s not joke 😊

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 16:42

The person asked for help, it seems, sincerely - let’s not joke

Yes. Also, to find out about prices and models for fasting day - http://budk.com/Knives/Folding-Knives?pg=2 We had a very common friend, Tanya Sh. For her trouble-free work, she received the nickname “Tanya the three-ruler” ". And so, my bosom, somehow sanctimoniously began to whine - “Sharma is not in the Three-Ruler 😊. He comes straight to the bathroom. And to talk?”. As if he doesn’t know why he called 😊. Sharma is in miscarriages -? 😊Miscarriage-on the hunt? 😊This is not for that 😊Purely rosary beads for meditation and enlightenment. Whack-whack. Calms. not those around you, of course 😛

gavrilovv_al 28.11.2010 - 17:09

shaman
I'm looking for a good switchblade
with guard, good mechanism
I plan to use the knife for hunting, fishing and just traveling
what can you recommend?

Honestly speaking, having read your question about an automatic knife for hunting and fishing, and also having looked at what requirements you have for a hunting knife with a fixed blade, I advise you to drive up to any of the train stations and buy in tents what you like in appearance and price. Later, be sure to use these knives when fishing and hunting.... And if you are satisfied with everything, then great - you have found a knife to your liking! 😊 But perhaps, when actually using knives, something will begin to not suit you (based on personal experience, you will already know what) - perhaps you will make adjustments to your views 😛 😊

P.S. Comrades asked questions and gave you practical advice. But the general views on a knife for hunting and fishing do not coincide with your view. Most of the work is done by cutting, not by thrusting - a developed emphasis is more likely to hinder than help.

Kazbich 28.11.2010 - 17:28

gavrilovv_al
a developed emphasis is more likely to hinder than help.

Will.

shaman
flick knife
with guard, good mechanism
I plan to use the knife for hunting, fishing and just traveling

Low reliability of all “push-button” devices when dirty, great difficulty in cleaning them from dirt. No, well, if you really want to, then you can.

Seriously speaking - rather, even the "Shikari" butterfly from NOX - even when hunting and fishing it seems much more useful.

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 17:35

Seriously speaking - rather, even the "Shikari" butterfly from NOX - even when hunting and fishing it seems much more useful.

No.... I need something warm and hairy 😊 http://www.antik1941.ru/new_catalog/?mode=descr&cat_id=96&item_id=7993
And with a corkscrew 😊

DesignerHP 28.11.2010 - 17:42

throwaway for nature... take a bunch of Chinese horror-snake knives for 1500. This is really miscarriage. I used it once and threw it away!!!

😀 😀 😀 😀

Dimon Hell 28.11.2010 - 18:47

Dimon Hell 28.11.2010 - 19:33

This is a “switchblade” knife, but, as I already wrote, front-facing knives are not intended for hunting or fishing.

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 19:36

A person wants a front-facing machine, but you offer him side-automatic machines!

-I'm looking for a good switchblade
with guard, good mechanism
I plan to use the knife for hunting, fishing and just traveling
what can you recommend? -(c) Where is the front camera here?

sDiablo666 11/28/2010 - 19:41

Kazbich
Low reliability of all “push-button” devices when dirty, great difficulty in cleaning them from dirt.

+100. And not only with pollution. Today, an automatic boker (my first knife 😊) fell on my fingers. Fuck it, I'm for liners and the like

May
look at this:

I would take it, but I already have too much with Aus8))

gavrilovv_al 28.11.2010 - 20:18

And it's cool, by the way. And I like the price.
I would take it, but I already have too much with Aus8))

Are these Aus8s still really sold (except on the secondary market)? I have only met new ones from 440A. And Becker’s remake doesn’t warm the soul (even though it fits well in the hand) http://www.bestblade.ru/product/01-bo-522-heat/

Dimon Hell 28.11.2010 - 20:22

Palych, judging by this phrase: “and in the choice between simply folding and switchboard, I chose switchboard,” I conclude that it is the front-facing camera that is being sought.

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 20:25

I conclude that it is the front camera that is being sought.

Your IMHO. I didn’t specify it in the introductory TS. And I didn’t throw house shoes at the Mikovs and Veryaskinskys. But this is my IMHO 😊C uv.-Palych

Kazbich 28.11.2010 - 20:28

gavrilovv_al
Are these Aus8s still really sold (except on the secondary market)?

Well, it seems that some other factory in Spain makes them in relatively small quantities. Although, now they may also have stopped.

gavrilovv_al 28.11.2010 - 20:35

Kazbich
Well, it seems that some other factory in Spain makes them in relatively small quantities. Although, now they may also have stopped.

These Spanish ones (sort of) already came with 440A on the blade - in December 2008 I bought one myself as a gift 😊

shaman 28.11.2010 - 20:52

just come.
I read everything, thank you for the answers.
I don’t want this. Now, following your advice, I also started looking at “Knox”
Of course, I’m afraid of contaminating the knife, but it’s supposed to be used in “clean” conditions. Throw it into the armrest of a car; there are no plans to gut fish with it. Just cut the rope to the required length, take it out of the car or pocket, quickly cut it and put it away. this is the first thing that came to mind. I used to carry a hunting knife, but first of all, it has a license plate and it’s awkward to leave it in the car. secondly, he is big and so on.

Konun3G 28.11.2010 - 20:56

Based on your advice, I also started looking at Knox

Kazbich 28.11.2010 - 20:57

shaman
Now, following your advice, I also started looking at “Knox”

Quite often - China is better than NOX 😀.

Seriously though, “Gop-Stop” from NOX is not that bad. The only thing is that if there are five of them, one or two that work well can really be selected. If not “live”, but via the Internet, I’m afraid it’s a lottery.

shaman 28.11.2010 - 20:58

took it out, used it and put it away

FIXXXL 28.11.2010 - 21:04

I don’t want this. Now, following your advice, I also started looking at “Knox”

You don’t need either our or Chinese machines, it’s a stupid lottery, at the right moment you’ll simply be left without a knife.
if it’s an automatic machine, get your wallet ready, there are no options.

FIXXXL 28.11.2010 - 21:05

+
Well, as an option to “throw it in the car for all occasions” there are no better Vicks-Vengers

gavrilovv_al 28.11.2010 - 21:09

shaman
and I repeat once again for hunting and fishing does not mean that the knife is for cutting.
we are talking about a compact knife that is always at hand (in your pants pocket or jacket)
took it out, used it and put it away

Why then (and not only then) do you need any kind of guard? Cut the rope somehow without a guard - you won’t cut yourself 😊
Take the currently popular/fashionable Rat (Taiwan, not China). Cheap and cheerful!

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 21:13

Take the currently popular/fashionable Rat (Taiwan, not China). Cheap and cheerful!

http://www.kalashnikov.ru/download.php?view.1170 Where do they give it and how much? 😊

Dimon Hell 28.11.2010 - 21:21

I agree. If you need a simple and working knife that is also reliable, then there is little alternative other than the Rat. $30 and the Rat is yours.

gavrilovv_al 28.11.2010 - 21:21

Palitch
I support! 😊Take “Rat”! 😊 http://www.kalashnikov.ru/download.php?view.1170 Where do they give it and how much? 😊

No, all these multifunctional things are nothing! For us, the simpler the better - something single-bladed (without traumatic or knockout cartridges)! 😊

shaman 28.11.2010 - 21:29

shaman 28.11.2010 - 21:41

Thank you
basically a normal option
Tomorrow I'll go shopping to see what's in my hand
Thank you all again for your advice. if there are more - write

Konun3G 28.11.2010 - 22:23

Before you go to the store, you can also “search” for the subject and other Naifomaniac joys that catch your fancy)))

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 22:40

http://www.memot.ru/catalog/59/5 This is about the joys of Naifomaniacs 😊 “Yes,” if

throw it into the car armrest

then MORA or Frost, from an auto parts store, was not considered? in "Sport" on Grishina, opposite the "Rabochiy Poselok" platform

shaman 28.11.2010 - 22:48

There is a normal hunting knife of this size, I wrote that I would like to make it more compact

Kazbich 29.11.2010 - 12:09

shaman
about a compact knife that is always at hand (in your pants pocket or jacket)
took it out, used it and put it away

Either liners/monolocks, or “gravity” front cameras. But the latter - you obviously need to look at the ease of disassembly and assembly (since without this, it will be physically impossible to rinse if it is heavily soiled). Axis/ultralocks - for dirt, IMHO, are clearly worse than liners and, even more so, monolocks. Backlock is convenient to open, one-handed closing is already noticeably less convenient than that of liners and monolocks.

Just as “exotic” (from the point of view of “familiarity” of use) - you can also remember ballisongs.

Well, from the point of view of convenience, it’s most likely fixed ones. Either “collars” (“skeleton” and somewhere “nearby”), or short fixed ones with a “high” “hard” (not “Finnish”) suspension to the belt. In my opinion, IMHO, it’s better with a horizontal suspension, but other preferences are possible.

Automatic front cameras - with minimal serious contamination - are, at best, brought to the "fixed" position by "handles" (and even then - rather, if you're lucky). Any “closing” of the blade, which was previously stained with something greasy and lightly sprinkled with river sand, is almost immediately guaranteed to lead to the achievement of a similar state (after which a minimum of very careful (especially regarding springs) disassembly will be required using Torx on a wide, flat surface and, certainly not in “field conditions”).

FIXXXL 29.11.2010 - 07:26

Kazbich
There are very few “constructive” options that are suitable not only for “one-handed” opening, but also for one-handed “closing”. And, at the same time, they are still quite efficient and durable with an average degree of contamination and, in addition, are easily “washed”.

Either liners/monolocks, or “gravity” front cameras. But the latter - you obviously need to look at the ease of disassembly and assembly (since without this, it will be physically impossible to rinse if it is heavily soiled). Axis/ultralocks - for dirt, IMHO, are clearly worse than axises and, even more so, monolocks. The backlock is convenient to open, one-handed closing is noticeably less convenient than the Axis.

One-handed backlocks can be quite conveniently closed with one hand, both right and left.

Are Axis less dirt resistant than liners? whose is it? axis (native Benchevsky), unlike the airliner, the lock is almost completely open, it can be simply washed and vented.

Kazbich 29.11.2010 - 17:07

FIXXXL
axis (native Benchevsky), unlike the airliner, the lock is almost completely open, it can be simply washed and vented.

Perhaps I didn't formulate it quite correctly. Promptly blowing and rinsing the axis to a “working-creaking” 😊 state is not particularly problematic. Clean out all the dirt from the grooves where the springs want - only with the removal of the linings. On an ultralock, in addition, you will have to remove the blade in order to clean the groove in it.

FIXXXL 29.11.2010 - 18:02

Clean all the dirt from the grooves where the springs want - only by removing the linings.

Is it possible to do without removing the linings on liner models?

vconst 29.11.2010 - 18:26

the liner is washed once or twice under running water, there is nothing to get stuck under the linings and there are no grooves with springs.

Purely theoretically, you can try to stuff sand under the fixed liner, or push wood chips, but this is exploitation beyond the bounds of reason, in the category of *if you try, you can break it*.