While all automatics have a strong forbidden fruit cachet among cutlery users, its the out-the-fronts (OTFs in auto geek lingo) that really increase their pulse rate. And of that general cutlery category, the modern double-action out-the-fronts are the most sought after. I think all of us find the functioning of these knives a little like magic. Push the release forward and the blade snaps straight out of the hollow handle and locks into place. Nothing too unusual there. It is when you pull the release back a short distance and the blade snaps closed just as fast as it opened, that you start wondering, how did they do that? Microtech, one of the leaders in the new generation of auto makers, has long favored OTFs for many of their models. Their latest introduction is the Combat Troodon family of blades. (I vaguely knew a Troodon was a type of dinosaur but didnt know much more than that. After Googling, I found it was a relatively small, bird-like animal around 6-feet high that may have had feathers. Like its more famous cousin, the Velociraptor of Jurassic Park, it had a large, hooked talon on each hind leg well suited for use as a tactical knife.) Currently, blade options for the Combat Troodon include a full double-edge blade, a clip-point, a wharncliffe point, and the ever-popular tanto point. All of these blades are S30V stainless and vary from around 3-3/4 inches to 4 inches depending on point style. Serrations and a wide variety of blade finishes are available as …

I gotta admit- I love me a quality OTF. There’s something about the staccato twang of an auto that’s at the same time romantic and intimidating, conjuring images of 50′s vagrants snapping their fingers and dancing in step. However, this is not one of those knives. Instead the Microtech Scarab is a knife that for me is straight out of James Bond, especially this Navy Seal edition knife. Made with exotic materials, exceptional craftsmanship and heaping helpings of WIN, this special edition Scarab not only looks the part, but it preforms too. Capable of opening underwater and sporting a tritium inlay in the slide, the Seal Scarab is a technically complex and very, very cool switchblade that boasts tremendous cool factor. It’s easy to carry, lightweight and compact, making it the ideal spy tool for your every day system. Thanks for watching and as always, if you like this video please subscribe to my channel!

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Overall: 8.04″ Blade: 3.44″ Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel Blade Design: Nemesis Double Edge Handle Material: 6061 T6 Aircraft Aluminum Weight: 3.5oz

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Great knife, I first bought this so I can have a fixed blade. I originally wanted a plain edge because I already own a semi serrated edge knife: the Benchmade 550SHG www.youtube.com So I settled with this Overall, great well balanced knife, good weight, just under 7 oz and can really do a lot while keeping a good edge. I really love the design of the blade. Down fall is that it maybe small for some uses and the jimping in the thumb rail is a little high. Yes, I bought the D2 version because I wanted the higher grade steel. Don’t get me wrong I love 154CM also. For me, it was availability and pricing at the time. I still recommend both. I also found that the 154CM is slightly lighter, which isn’t a bad thing. Minor note: they also have the 141 version which is the tanto tip. I purchased this knife from www.ombexpress.com They have great customer service and pretty good prices More information: www.benchmade.com Of course, you can meet me at my store at Western Knives and Utility in Fairfield, CA www.rjbuckknives.com

Benchmade 710: www.benchmade.com Blade Length: 3.90″ Blade Thickness: 0.115″ Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel Blade Hardness: 59-61HRC Blade Style: Modified Clip-Point; Ambidextrous Dual Thumb Studs Weight: 4.68oz. Clip: Black, Reversible, Tip-Up Lock Mechanism: AXIS Overall Length: 8.80″ Closed Length: 4.90″ Sheath Material: Sold Separately [ignore this] THE USE OF ANY COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL IS USED UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF “FAIR USE” IN TITLE 17 § 107 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. SUCH MATERIAL REMAINS THE COPYRIGHT OF THE ORIGINAL HOLDER AND IS USED HERE FOR THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATION, COMPARISON, AND CRITICISM ONLY. NO INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT IS INTENDED.

Overall: 8.04″ Blade: 3.44″ Blade Material: D2 TOOL STEEL Handle Material: 6061 T6 Aircraft Aluminum Weight: 3.5oz

FEATURES: • Action: Thumbslide Out-The-Front Double Action Automatic • Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel • Blade Style: Nemesis Spear Point • Blade Finish: Black Partially Serrated • Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum • Locking Mechanism: Friction Lock • Pocket Clip: Reversible Tip-Down 301 Spring Steel • Manufacturer’s Lifetime Warranty • Blade Length: 3.46 • Blade Thickness: .125 • Handle Length: 4.84 • Overall Open Length: 8.30 • Weight: 2.5oz.

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