Some areas restrict the style of the blade, banning things like double-edged knives. Q: What is the difference between spring assisted and spring loaded? A: Technically, this is another way of restating the question of assisted opening vs. switchblade knife. Again, switchblade knives have no ...
Pocket knives, including a folding knife or any of the survival knives reviewed, have just two main components – the blade and the grip – and it’s really important to choose these carefully. Look for a blade made from the best quality steel you can afford (see my guides on the differ...
What’s the weakness of (almost) all OTF knives? Blade play. It’s the nature of the beast. OTF’s require a lot of open space inside the body for the spring mechanism as well as the blade to move in and out, so even with the tightest of tolerances when they’re open the blade...
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Button-style locksimplement a spring-loaded blocking piece that can actuate open and closed with a button in the handle. You may be familiar with automatic knives that open at the press of a button, but button-style locking knives are not necessarily automatic knives. While they may feature ...
For cost and durability, you can’t beat plastic. So if you don’t want to spring for an aftermarket sheath, look for a knife that comes with a plastic sheath. Factory leather sheaths are almost always terrible, even on relatively high end knives. In fact, it’s often the case that ...
In use, the handles open, snap securely into place, and make for very sturdy-feeling pliers with spring-loaded jaws that open easily on their own. In testing, we liked how the grip facilitated manipulating wires as we were making electrical connections. The Truss has an anvil-style wire ...
Best Hunting Knife For Any BudgetThere are a lot of hunting knives in the market today. I mean a looooot ... And each one boasts of different features, qualities, usability, and pros and cons.Choosing the right one for you can be challenging and confusin
With both the spring-loaded carabiner clip and the multi-position pocket clip, you’ve got plenty of options for carrying it around with you every day. If Amazon is out of stock, you can try direct from TRUE.Tekto F2 Bravo $140 Shop now Keep this sleek, tactical folding knife in you...
These ultralight eating sets snap together for storage and transform from a spatula and aluminum spork and spoon into a spring-loaded set of tongs. They are perfect for a well-rounded cooking utensil set while backpacking. As a bonus, the set even includes a small multi-tool that opens cans...