![]() ![]() Although it’s pricey at typically over $400 retail, the Infidel has been in production for ten years now (which Benchmade reminded us of by releasing the 10 Year Anniversary Model in S30V) and is a well-known favorite of those who serve in the military for its robust build quality and dependable, easy deployment. ![]() The deep carry pocket clip (inscribed with The Infidel…) is configured for right had tip down carry only. The blade itself is D2 tool steel, satin finished and chisel ground on both sides for a double-sided dagger shape. A series a milled “steps” in the aluminum handle aid grip. This is a more natural action for your hand (similar to hand placement for deploying a folding knife via a thumb stud or hole) and gives you a more solid grip when the knife fires open. The Infidel is a dual action OTF meaning the switch pushes it out as well as pulls it in, and unlike a lot of OTF’s the switch is mounted on the handle rather than the spine. Note at the time of writing the full size Infidel now only comes in black (3300BK). Weights are 4.5 ounces and 3.4 ounces, respectively. ![]() It comes in two sizes: the full fat 3300 Infidel with its 3.9” blade and 8.9” overall length, and the newer Infidel Mini with a 3.10” blade and a 7.10” overall length. The Benchmade 3300 Infidel is one of the best-known OTF’s on the planet, and arguably one of the best regarded. With that, here’s a list of some of the better OTF knives on the market today. A dual action OTF means that both the deployment as well as the retraction are powered, usually by pushing and pulling the same control switch in different directions. Single action means that only the deployment is powered but the blade has to be forced back into the body manually. In general, there are two types of OTF knives: single action and dual action. In contrast, the natural position of the Spring Assisted Knife is closed and there is no pressure being exerted upon the blade which has to be deployed by some manual action (i.e flipping) by the user which is then assisted by a spring. The button allows the stored energy of the spring to propel the blade out from the handle. Now, the distinction versus Spring Assisted Knives is that with a switchblade or automatic knife the blade’s natural position is open, and it’s being held closed by a locking spring mechanism that’s released with a button or switch. Specifically, the OTF knife is a switchblade where the blade simply comes ‘out the front’. You need to correctly enter the anti-spam text.For the uninformed, OTF knives are a type of switchblade – that is, an automatic knife which deploys the blade ‘automatically’ on pressing a button or switch. We will endeavour to respond as soon as possible. Sheath Material: Glass-Reinforced Nylon Sheath Take your favorite with you for when you might need it most-all of the time. Not that you'll be keeping them in there for long. They all come with a versatile carry sheath. You'll find it's tough to argue against the value of having a knife along with you, especially one as versatile and comfortable as the Minimalist. Then see where you can go with it from there. Wrap the last two around the cord fob for extra grip. Let your first two fingers take hold of the G10 handle. You owe it to yourself to see how something so compact can come up so big with such great control. A designer and dedicated custom knife instructor with over 20 years' experience who cares deeply about helping folks learn about knives as tools and passing along the skills of custom knife making to others.Īvailable in plain edge wharncliffe, tanto and Bowie style blades, they rip through a variety of cutting tasks better than most knives of comparable size. They're designed by Alan Folts of Melbourne, FL. In the woods or around the house they feel equally at home. Specifically built for anything that needs to be cut, these compact fixed blade neck knives with tough handles come in a variety of different blade styles. ![]()
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