Which switchblade to choose. Recommend a switchblade knife

shaman 28.11.2010 - 11:25

looking for a good switchblade knife
with guard, good mechanism

what can you advise?

Twisted Firestarter 28.11.2010 - 11:29

what does ejection mean? with a fin? automat? front camera?

Konun3G 28.11.2010 - 11:36

If we're talking about an automatic

what can you advise?

- to reconsider the look at the knife for hunting, fishing and travel, in the first place. And name the price tag planned, secondly.

shaman 28.11.2010 - 11:57

flip in the sense pressed the button, the knife opened)))
I don't know much about knives, so I asked you for help
pro-tech interesting option
and for the price it is interesting value for money. hyped brand does not always mean quality

Twisted Firestarter 28.11.2010 - 12:06

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

Dimon Hell 28.11.2010 - 12:16

It was necessary to detect the frequency with which topics about the "flip-knife" appear.
trend, however.

shaman 28.11.2010 - 12:22

conveniently simple
and in the choice between just folding and folding, I chose a folding

Konun3G 28.11.2010 - 12:39

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

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

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

Dimon Hell 28.11.2010 - 12:50

This is how I imagine Mikrotyk stuffed with scales and smelling of fish. 😀

shaman 28.11.2010 - 12:57

there is a knife with a sheath purely hunting, but it is large and not convenient. I would like to make it more compact.
"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 to open such a knife, in my opinion it is more convenient with a button.

Benchmade 5000 is normal, only the bastard would like it to be more impressive

FIXXXL 28.11.2010 - 12:59

For what? The 5000th and with such a guard, the hand will not slip onto the wedge.
if the guard is made more, 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 a bastard would like more impressive

Zero Tolerance 0610

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 13:08

"Norwegian Viking" -1800r, frontal camera, 440A.Veryaskin. 95X18. Approximately 1000r. 😛 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 this one too 😊) From here-

shaman 28.11.2010 - 13:09

yes, it's more interesting and the price doesn't seem to be particularly biting

shaman 28.11.2010 - 13:14

the Norwegian Viking looked and did not find the rest on the net

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 13:28

I couldn't find the rest on the net

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

A1ukard 28.11.2010 - 13:34

flick for nature ... take for 1500 a bunch of Chinese horror knives. This is really a kick-ass. Poyuzal once and threw it away !!!

Dimon Hell 28.11.2010 - 15:13

Looks like a prankster, but we are being led ...

gavrilovv_al 28.11.2010 - 16:18

Dimon Hell
Looks like a prankster, but we are being led ...

Judging by the profile, it doesn't look like 😊. It's just a new topic for him and the look at knives (including fixes for hunting) is very peculiar. The person asked for help seems to be sincere - let's not joke 😊

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 16:42

The person asked for help seems to be sincere - let's not joke

Yes. Also, to get your bearings in prices and models for a fast day - http://budk.com/Knives/Folding-Knives?pg=2 We had a very common friend, Tanya Sh. ".And so, my bosom, somehow sanctimoniously began to whine - "There is no Sharma in the Three-ruler 😊. He comes straight to the bathroom. How about talking?". As if he doesn't know why he called 😊. 😊Miscarriage-hunting? 😊This is not for that 😊Pure rosary for meditation and enlightenment. Whack-whack. Soothes. not others, of course 😛

gavrilovv_al 28.11.2010 - 17:09

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

To be honest, after reading your question about an automatic knife for hunting and fishing, and also seeing what requirements you place on a hunting knife with a fixed blade, I advise you to drive up to any of the railway stations and buy in tents what you like in appearance and price. Later, be sure to use these knives for fishing and hunting .... And if everything suits you, then great - you found a knife to your liking! 😊 But perhaps when you actually use knives, something will 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 good advice. But the general views on a knife for hunting and fishing do not coincide with your view. Most of the work falls on the cut, and not on the injection - a developed emphasis will rather interfere than help.

Kazbich 28.11.2010 - 17:28

gavrilovv_al
a developed emphasis will rather hinder than help.

Will.

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

The low reliability of all "buttons" when contaminated, the great difficulty in flushing from dirt. No, well, if you really want, then you can.

Seriously speaking, even the "Shikari" butterfly from NOX is more likely - and even then it seems much more useful for hunting and fishing.

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 17:35

Seriously speaking, even the "Shikari" butterfly from NOX is more likely - and even then it seems much more useful for hunting and fishing.

Don't....Need something, warm 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

flick for nature ... take for 1500 a bunch of Chinese horror knives. This is really a kick-ass. Poyuzal once and threw it away !!!

😀 😀 😀 😀

Dimon Hell 28.11.2010 - 18:47

Dimon Hell 28.11.2010 - 19:33

This is what a "flip" knife is, only, as I already wrote, front-ends are not intended for either hunting or fishing.

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 19:36

A person wants a frontal camera, and you offer him side-machines!

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

sDiablo666 28.11.2010 - 19:41

Kazbich
The low reliability of all "buttons" when contaminated, the great difficulty in flushing from dirt.

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

May
look at this:

I would take it, only I already have too much with aus8))

gavrilovv_al 28.11.2010 - 20:18

And cool, by the way. And I like the price.
I would take it, only I already have too much with aus8))

But are such aus8s still really sold (except in the secondary market)? Met only new ones from 440A. And Beker’s remake doesn’t warm the soul (although it’s good 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 a simple folding and a folding one, I chose a folding one," I conclude that it is the frontal that is being sought.

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 20:25

I conclude that it is the frontalka that is being sought.

Your IMHO. In the introductory TS, he did not specify. And he didn’t throw slippers at the Mikovs and Veryaskinskys. But this is my IMHO 😊With uv.-Palych

Kazbich 28.11.2010 - 20:28

gavrilovv_al
But are such aus8s still really sold (except in the secondary market)?

Well, it seems that some other factory in Spain makes them in a relatively small edition. Although, now it is also possible that they have already stopped.

gavrilovv_al 28.11.2010 - 20:35

Kazbich
Well, it seems that some other factory in Spain makes them in a relatively small edition. Although, now it is also possible that they have already stopped.

These Spanish (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, thanks for the replies.
I don't want to. right now, on your advice, I also began to look at Knox
Of course, I'm afraid of contamination of the knife, but it is supposed to be used in "clean" conditions. throw it into the armrest of a car, they don’t plan to gut the fish. cut off the rope of the required length there, took it out of the car or cut it off in a pocket quickly and removed it. this is the first thing that came to mind. used to drive hunting knife, but firstly it is license plate and it is dumb to leave it in the car. secondly, it is big and so on.

Konun3G 28.11.2010 - 20:56

on your advice, I also began to look at Knox

Kazbich 28.11.2010 - 20:57

shaman
right now, on your advice, I also began to look at Knox

Quite often - China is better than NOKS 😀.

Seriously, "Gop-Stop" from NOKS is not made so badly. The only thing is that if out of five pieces - one or two that work well, you can really pick it up. If not "live", but through the Internet - I'm afraid that the lottery.

shaman 28.11.2010 - 20:58

got used and removed

FIXXXL 28.11.2010 - 21:04

I don't want to. right now, on your advice, I also began to look at Knox

You don’t need either our or Chinese machines, this is a golem lottery, at the right time you will simply be left without a knife.
if it is a machine - prepare your wallet, there are no options.

FIXXXL 28.11.2010 - 21:05

+
Well, as an option "throw in the car for all occasions" there is no better Wix-Wenger

gavrilovv_al 28.11.2010 - 21:09

shaman
and once again I repeat 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 a pants pocket or in a jacket)
got used and removed

And why do you need then (and not only then) some kind of guard? Cut Verek somehow and without a guard - don't cut yourself 😊
Take the now popular / fashionable Rat (Taiwan, not China). Cheap and cheerful!

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 21:13

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

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

Dimon Hell 28.11.2010 - 21:21

I agree. If you need a simple and working knife, which at the same time will also be reliable, then there is little alternative except for the Rat. $30 and the Rat is yours.

gavrilovv_al 28.11.2010 - 21:21

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

No, all these multifunctionals, well, what the hell! The simpler the better for us - something single-bladed (without traumatic and expelling cartridges)! 😊

shaman 28.11.2010 - 21:29

shaman 28.11.2010 - 21:41

Thank you
basically normal.
Tomorrow I'll go shopping, see what's in my hand
thanks again to everyone for the advice. if there are more - write

Konun3G 28.11.2010 - 22:23

Before you go to the store, you can also "joke around" for a subject and other Naifoman joys that you like)))

Palitch 28.11.2010 - 22:40

http://www.memot.ru/catalog/59/5 This is about the Naifomani joys 😊 "Vasche", if

throw it in the armrest of the car

then MORA or Frost, from an auto parts store, was not considered? in the "Sport" on Grishin - opposite the platform "Working Village"

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 a pants pocket or in a jacket)
got used and removed

Either liners/monolocos, or "gravity" fronts. But the latter - you obviously need to look at the convenience of disassembly-assembly (because without this - washing with strong contamination will be physically unrealistic). Axis / ultralocks - for dirt, IMHO, clearly worse than liners and, even more so, monolocks. Backlock - it is convenient to open, one-handed closing is already noticeably less convenient than that of liners and monolocks.

Quite as an "exotic" (from the point of view of the "familiarity" of operation) - you can still remember the ballisongs.

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

Automated front-talks - with minimally serious pollution - at best, "handles" are brought to the "fixed" position (and even then - rather, if you're lucky). Any “closing” of the blade, previously soiled in 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 with respect to springs) disassembly using torxes on a wide flat surface is required And, certainly - not in the "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 tenacious with an average degree of pollution and, in addition, easily "washed".

Either liners/monolocos, or "gravity" fronts. But the latter - you obviously need to look at the convenience of disassembly-assembly (because without this - washing with strong contamination will be physically unrealistic). Axises / ultralocks - on the dirt, IMHO, clearly worse than axis and, even more so, monolocks. Backlock - it’s convenient to open, one-handed closing is already noticeably less convenient than that of the axles.

one-handed backlocks are quite conveniently closed with one hand, both right and left.

Are axles less mud resistant than liners? whose is that? the axis (native Benchevsky), unlike the liner, is an almost completely open lock, it is simply washed and blown.

Kazbich 29.11.2010 - 17:07

FIXXXL
the axis (native Benchevsky), unlike the liner, is an almost completely open lock, it is simply washed and blown.

Perhaps not quite correctly formulated. Promptly blowing-washing 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 lining. On an ultralock, in addition, you will also have to remove the blade in order to clean the groove in it.

FIXXXL 29.11.2010 - 18:02

Clean out all the dirt from the grooves where the springs want - only with the removal of the lining.

And on liner models, you can do without removing the lining?

vconst 29.11.2010 - 18:26

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

purely theoretically, you can try to fill sand under a fixed liner, or push chips, but this is already exploitation beyond the bounds of reason, from the category * if you try, you can even break it *.

In the modern age, there are many devices that make life easier for a person. One of the most useful and versatile designs is considered to be a switchblade knife. 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 occurrence

Automatic switchblades appeared a long time ago, but they gained their popularity relatively recently. Huge demand was born 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. Similar copies were actively used in special units of the army. Although Miller did the main work, the modern automatic knife did not have such attractive appearance if not for Charles Oke. It was he who designed the device.

Varieties of models

All models of automatic folding knives are brought to a ready state thanks to a special button. When pressed, it acts on the spring mechanism, due to which the blade is 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 side throw knife is often referred to as a push-button knife. In this design, the blade is ejected in a circle, and its center is located in the axial screw. The opening is due to a flexible spring. Frontal models are more original, many knife lovers really like that the blade is displayed along the handle.

It is frontalkas that are the most common models of retractable knives. They are very practical and comfortable. The only disadvantage of such products is a complex mechanism that can often fail. If you approach the choice of fixture with all responsibility and purchase a high-quality model made of high-strength steel, the product will last a long time and work properly.

Selection principles

To choose a good folding knife, you need to carefully approach the study of the range. Finding the right model is easy. the lineup fixtures are very wide. When buying, 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 suit 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 to be repaired or even have to be returned. The best blade solution 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 a different purpose. There are the following types of products according to the purpose of application:

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

Do not forget that there are certain standards that must be followed when choosing a product. A knife whose blade exceeds 90 mm is considered a cold weapon and its carrying without permission is a criminal offense.

In fairness, it should be noted that edged 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 is not enough just to buy a good and high-quality knife, you need to carefully look after it. Care includes regular sharpening, cleaning and treatment with special solutions. By following these simple rules, you can significantly extend the life of the product.

Offers from European manufacturers

Before you please yourself with a new acquisition, you should familiarize yourself with the rating of the best and most popular flick models. These products are distinguished 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 it is quite possible to choose a model.

You can pay attention to the following devices:

DIY device

Handmade switchblade knives deserve a separate discussion. To assemble a homemade unit, you do not need to have golden hands. It is enough to familiarize yourself with a simple scheme. The manufacturing process is as follows:

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

The resulting template must be evenly applied to the steel and circled around the contour with a marker. For work, it is necessary to choose only that 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 hard with a grinder. If you have a band saw, the process will be much faster.

Next, the blade is processed on a belt grinder and given it an ideal shape. After that, you need to carve 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 axis will then be placed.

Step 2. Making a lever for fixing. The locking lever must also be made of resistant steel, since this part can wear out very much during long use. The lever is needed in order to fix the blade in the open and closed position. For manufacturing, the profile is applied to the metal, marked and cut out. Refinement is done with a file and a hand saw. After that, 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 must be symmetrical. At this stage of the process, do not sharpen the product too much.

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

Using a template, you must carefully cut out both parts of the handle, in addition, you will need to cut two more of the same parts from the textolite. The parts are glued together with epoxy glue. When everything is ready, you need to glue them to the final layer. At the end, the parts should be sanded on a grinding machine.

Step 5. Completion of 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, it can be heated red-hot with a burner, and then bent. Now you should proceed to the installation of 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. Under it, in a layer of textolite, it is necessary to make a seat. First, holes are drilled, and then the work is completed with a sawing machine with a nozzle. To fix the spring mechanism, you need to make 2 holes - one in the blade, the other in the handle. All you need to do after that is to put the pen. To do this, weld a bolt to the lever, and then cut off the excess parts. A groove must be cut in the handle.

There should also be a spring supporting the lever in the handle. To install it, you need to grind and put an emphasis. The stop is attached with pins, which can be used as standard nails.

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

When hardening, you can not do without tempering the metal, without which it will not be sufficiently resistant. To make a vacation, you need the most ordinary kitchen oven. It needs to be heated to 200-300 degrees and put a blade there for an hour. After that, you should 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 there is not a single trace left on the surface, then everything went fine.

Step 7 Assembly Before assembling the parts, you need to grind the blade, because it will remain dirty and all sorts of traces of scale after hardening. The blade can be polished. 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 put the spring, and then the lever and blade. Steel parts are best lubricated so that they do not corrode. The product is assembled on screws, grooves must be drilled under their heads to avoid bulging. Next is the final polishing. First, the handle is worked out on a belt sander, and then manually with sandpaper. That's all. The knife is ready.

Modern switchblade knives are very convenient and practical. These devices can be used for a variety of purposes. Choosing the right device is not difficult. In addition, you can make it yourself.

The incredible popularity of such interesting knives is explained quite simply and in one word - showiness! It is with "!" sign, because it really is. The frontal switchblade has won the hearts of every man on the planet. It is also simply called - "frontalka" or "miscarriage". The names have a certain slang vocabulary, words that are unkind to the ear, they are already talking about something aggressive and incomprehensible.

An example of a switchblade knife.

But during this article we will try to deal with the appearance of such names for this unique blade. An automatic knife is to the liking of both "knife-lovers" and ordinary "mortals". Indeed, the ejection of the blade comes directly from the handle itself, and it looks pretty nice.

History of occurrence

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

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

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

Frontal switchblade knife of the early 20th century.

Then 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 few disabled people and an automatic switchblade, which could be operated with one hand, decently helped such people.

But also this frontal knife has gained immense popularity among bandits of various stripes. It was a mandatory attribute of the criminal element. From here, most likely, the names that were indicated above appeared and they have taken root so far. But, as time went on, the laws changed and the rules of trade too.

Blade "Pirate" modern replica.

In 1987, there was a revolutionary breakthrough in the manufacture of frontal switchblade knives. American master 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 obligatory duty to launch a line of frontal throw-out products.

But, unfortunately, quite a lot of fakes, original good blades “walk” 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 working with a retractable blade, is the high-quality manufacture of internal mechanisms and flawless assembly.

All moving parts must fit neatly together, this will ensure the smooth operation of any automatic folding knife.

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

• knife models are not fundamental here, but it is important 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 latch at the end, and other forces will be applied to it to hold it in different positions;
• the whole mechanism is located along the handle, the blade walks along a special “mine”. The frame has two locking locks, when opening and closing the product. It is tightly fixed 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;
• due to the force of the spring, the blade is ejected or taken back, and then fixed.

Blade "Microtech" frontal ejection, disassembled.

In fact, everything is not so difficult. If you disassemble an automatic knife, then a person who understands at least a little in mechanics will quickly figure out what's what. It is 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 in any man-made knife, you can find both minuses and pluses. Main question what more? Consider the advantages and disadvantages:

To be more meticulous, you can find some more points. But it seems to us that the advantages are much more significant. And I definitely want to note that proper care of the mechanism is a guarantee of the blade's failure-free operation. If you take the best copy and do not carry out preventive cleaning on time, it can fail at any time.

Types of locks

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

• lock-back. This type is quite common 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 furrow of the handle, a spring rod moves forward or backward, depending on the position of the blade. The complexity of the mechanism makes it difficult to clean the knife, but it is considered one of the best;
• Liner lock. Along the handle 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 piece is made in the shape of a metal ring. By turning which, it is easy to fix the blade;
• Balisong. A simple mechanism used in butterfly knives. At the end of one halves of the handle there is a latch;
• Slip-J Castle is mid-priced but popular with tourists. The blade is fixed with a spacer, which acts as a spring.

An example of the operation of the "Liner-Lock" lock.

The presented types of locks are among 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.

Operation features

There is an opinion among the inhabitants that the 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 infrequently. Frontal throw-out cutter, you can perform various daily tasks. But in fact, it is not designed to perform heavy and complex tasks.

Alas, even the best automatic folding knife has a slight blade play. Even the most "brand" models, you can't get anywhere, a design feature. Automatic folding knife, does not like sand, butchering carcasses, as well as 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, can you do it? If you do not want to take risks, find a master who will undertake to perform all the operations.

Be careful, there may be such a model.

But often people prefer to do it themselves, because it is so interesting to disassemble and assemble your pocket "favorite". Let's try to give a little instruction, and there it's up to you to decide:

1. When taking apart the knife, be sure to make sure that you have all the right tools. The bits for the screwdriver fit the screws on the handle exactly.
2. When disassembling it in half, be careful, the spring can pop out at the most unexpected moment. And searches in the corners of your room can end in failure.
3. After cleaning and purging, you need to lubricate the parts. Choose proven, best recommended - weapons.
4. When assembling, it is recommended to set the blade halfway. Thus, it will be easier to assemble the knife.

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

Types of structures

In fact, the knife machine has two types of design. Their features are 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 version of a knife with one functionality, has a lever on the handle, and when folded, the spring is always “cocked”. By clicking on it, the blade is thrown out and fixed under the action of the force of the spring mechanism. But to return it to its original position, you need to manually. So to say "charge to release."

Systems involving two operations: ejection of the blade and its return to its place are in much greater demand. According to experts, of all knives with a frontal ejection of the blade, 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 just more convenient.

Principles for choosing a good knife

Choosing the right frontal knife is a rather complicated matter, the situation on the market is such that almost half of the products are Chinese fakes. But you should not be afraid, because you have helpers in our person. 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 a very large number of cycles - opening and closing.
   

   Price tags from "brand" manufacturers start at 20 thousand rubles. Take a closer look at Benchmade and Boker, the price is more affordable and the quality is not bad.

2. If you are interested in the option from Chinese masters, also give preference to factory products. Don't look at what "brand" is printed on the blade. It is rare, but you can get 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 "backlash" of the blade when opening, it will be unambiguous, but should be minimal.

Budget version of the Boker blade.

Mini-conclusion: purchase an original "brand" product, and the soul will be calm for the quality. But not all people are rich enough to invest in a knife for 30-40 thousand rubles, and eventually find out that it does not suit him, does not like it or something else. Therefore, a good option would be: to start with, purchase a Chinese normal replica for 2-3 thousand rubles, and having already probed and understood whether you need the original, draw the appropriate conclusion.

Offers from European manufacturers

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

Frontalka from "Benchmade".

Only he did the opposite. Taking cheap Korean replicas, he began to produce blades of very high quality.

Whether this is true or not, we do not know, but the fact that Microtech is ahead of the rest is unequivocal. Almost at the same level is the American company "Benchmade".

In fact, these two companies can be called the flagship for the production and distribution of knives with a retractable blade around the world. But there are a few 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 pretty good products to the market, so we recommend that you take a closer look at them.

Products from Russia

In this case, you can only shrug and keep silent. As such, we do not have Russian manufacturers of knives with a frontal ejection of the blade. But I would like to note that some factories produce automatic products with side ejection, and push-button knives.

Blade from Titov's Workshop.

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

This company can only say: - Bravo guys, keep going!

European manufacturers are quite easy to find in any specialized store, as much 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 of 60 or more HRC. Overall length 9 inches (nearly 23 cm), rather bulky but very reliable;
• MICROTECH "UTX-85 2-TONE TAN". A fresh novelty on the market, but 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. 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 7.9 cm, hardness 62 HRC, butt thickness 2.4 mm. The price tag bites, almost 50 thousand rubles;
• Boker Plus Lhotak Falcon. Affordable price, only positive reviews. Anodized aluminum alloy handle, blade length 8.5 cm, hardness 59 HRC, butt 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 range is budget. Made in Italy. Blade length 8.5 cm, folded length 12 cm, butt 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 knives for 5 thousand rubles. The audience at frontal switchblades is quite wide. And with different financial possibilities. So you can find a tool to your liking, for the appropriate amount that you have in your pocket.

Is it possible to make an automatic folding knife yourself

The answer is unambiguous - you can. But for such rather cunning manipulations, you will definitely need a special tool, ingenuity and a little skill in mechanics. If one of the components is missing, immediately quit this business, 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 circle its contours.
2. You will need a blade, you can make it yourself from a metal plate, and as an alternative, take it from an old unnecessary knife. The second option is easier. We bring 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, put everything together, clamp it with clamps and drill a through hole to fasten the blade to the handle. After drilling all the necessary holes in accordance with the drawing, we use brass or bronze linings as a fixing pad.
4. It is necessary to rivet the blade to the handle, the latch and the working part are adjusted to each other by sawing out suitable sockets. The fixing element is inserted into the handle.
5. A spring of suitable size is attached 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 overlays from any metal. The product will look like from the store. A little imagination and you will get a unique product.

It was every kid's dream. Such knives were strictly forbidden for circulation, they could not be bought in a store. Such knives were produced in the zones and were a sign of belonging to a criminal environment. Among the boys there were legends about knives that shoot the blade at 10 meters, about the fact that the correct "miscarriage" should break the bottle and the like. The current Russian legislation is more loyal 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 won the popularity of customers with its high-tech products. The most popular knife with a frontal ejection of the blade . This model belongs to the category of full automata: the opening and closing of the knife occurs fully automatically, with the help of 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. The knife has a mechanical fuse 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. Her knives are an organic fusion of cutting-edge design, sophisticated ergonomics and the most modern technologies. In collaboration with a German weapons brand, the company has released a super-efficient tactical knife. . The model has a high margin of safety 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 frontal knives seem too aggressive for you, look for models with a side ejection of the blade. For example on 1 . This is a compact folding knife designed for daily use in urban environments. The knife has smooth contours and rounded lines, which provides a comfortable feeling when carried in a pocket for a long time.

In 2017, unexpectedly appeared in the segment of automatic knives new player. A manufacturer of tactical folding knives from the Czech Republic has introduced a model. This is a compact urban folder, which can be safely called a "suit tactician". The knife is equipped with a powerful spring, which provides instant bringing the blade into position. To increase safety, the knife has a mechanical safety catch, 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 that makes a loud click when opened. It is quite possible that one demonstration of such a device will be enough to discourage the gopniks from asking you for a phone number to call your mother.

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

Now there are quite a lot of devices that people regularly use in Everyday life. Of course, they are all designed for different purposes, but still one of the most useful items can rightfully be called a knife. In addition to being one of the most useful inventions of man, the knife is also considered one of the very first inventions, since the first knives appeared in the Stone Age. Of course, over time, in the process of evolution, primitive stone knives were replaced by more convenient and practical devices that could already perform various tasks.

After the knives began to be made of metal, the range of their application expanded even more, knives were already used not only for domestic purposes, but also for self-defense and in the field. Moreover, it was knives that became tools for the development of various crafts. Over the years, knife manufacturing technologies have rapidly developed and improved. Not only the material for the manufacture of such devices changed, but also the principle of their use. In order to carry knives comfortably and safely, the folding knife was invented. To date, there are quite a lot of varieties of folding knives, one of the most practical and convenient are switchblade knives.

The history of switchblade knives

Despite the fact that the first switchblade knives appeared a long time ago, they gained real popularity only a few decades ago. The reason for the popularization of such a device was the creation of a new improved model by master Ron Miller. It happened in 1987, Ron decided to independently produce switchblade knives, but at the same time improving their design. New flick knife had an improved spring mechanism, it was such devices that were actively supplied to the special forces of the army. Miller did not work on the creation of a new knife model himself, Charles Oke helped him in this, it was he who improved the design of the knife.

The new switchblade was much more convenient and practical than all previous versions, so it is quite understandable why it began to gain popularity so quickly and brought the use of switchblades to a new level. It was from the moment the improved folding front knife appeared that a new history of such devices began, since before that they were not so common.

Varieties of switchblade knives

To begin with, it is worth noting that folding folding knives- These are automatic devices that are activated by pressing a special button. After pressing the button, it acts on the built-in spring mechanism, which ejects the knife blade. Switch military knife, as well as any other knife of this purpose is considered the most spectacular and always attracts a lot of attention. This is due to the fact that the principle of operation of such a knife is very interesting and original. Moreover, there are several types of switchblade knives:

• flick-out frontal knife;
• switchblade knife with a lateral blade ejection principle.

A knife with a side ejection of the blade is often called a knife with a button, such a device is opened according to the principle of a simple knife, that is, the blade is ejected in a circle, and the center is in the axial screw. The opening of the knife occurs under the influence of a special spring. As for the other type of device, folding front knives have a more interesting and original principle of operation, since the blade in such knives is thrown along the handle. In order to understand the principles of operation of such devices, you can see switchblade knives photo.

It is worth noting that it is a knife with a frontal ejection of the blade that is considered the most common, since it is very effective and practical. But, despite this, such devices have a rather complex design, which contributes to frequent breakdowns of such knives. This is considered the main and, in fact, the only drawback. But if you responsibly approach the choice of fixture and choose a quality good steel switchblade knife, then it will last long enough without losing its original properties.

How to choose a switchblade knife

The choice of a switchblade knife must be approached with special responsibility, since the further use of the device depends on the correct choice. It is not difficult to buy a switchblade knife, since there are a lot of them and they are presented both in specialized and online stores. When choosing a particular device, you need to pay attention to the following indicators:

• knife type;
• lock type;
• manufacturer;
• knife options.

As already mentioned, a high-quality switchblade knife should be made of strong and durable materials; for a blade, stainless steel of a sufficient level of hardness is naturally considered the best material, while the handle can be made of natural wood, impact-resistant plastic or metal. Folding knives may differ not only technical specifications and appearance, they can have different purposes. There are the following types of folding knives:

• military;
• tactical knife;
• hunting switchblade knives and so on.

There are established state standards that must be adhered to when choosing a switchblade knife. Only a knife whose blade exceeds 90 millimeters is considered a cold weapon, and carrying it without permission is punishable by law. Such restrictions apply to switchblades of any type of purpose, principle of operation and appearance. It is also worth remembering that even having bought a high-quality and original switchblade knife, which has all the necessary certificates and guarantees, in order for it to serve for a long time and not lose its properties, you need to properly care for it. Caring for a switchblade knife consists in regularly sharpening the blade, thoroughly cleaning the knife after use, and treating it with special substances. Properly caring for a knife can significantly extend its life.

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