OTF Knives: Why are they $40 or $400???
I know it isn't totally true, but there are very few knives in the $150-300 price point. I think I talked about this before. But you have Microtechs and Benchmade at the top end, and I've gotten a AKC Evo. I don't get the huge price difference. Granted, the Benchmade has been in my pocket alot and has never misfired, but the Microtech- a drawer dweller and my AKC both stopped working. A little TLC and the AKC EVO came back to life, need to work on the Microtech when I find the tool I ordered.
Tearing down the AKC, I was impressed with the inards. I like how it came apart. It seems more dust proof than the BEnchmade. I just don't like the ergos/shape of it, and it doesn't have a pocket clip-though recent versions have a clip.
I know blade steel and manufacturing location. But almost 10X, or at least 4x?
I like OTFs, but frankly, they catch and get flunk out of my pocket once in awhile. $400 a pop is steep, but the sub $100 are lacking features. Seems like there should be more $200 options....
Good God, those Hawk OTF Deadlocks are pretty dear...
OTF Knives: Why are they $40 or $400???
I have several OTF’s. I believe they are complicated to do well.
It is a niche market and not legal everywhere which may be a contributing factor.
My Bench made OTF’s are over priced for what they are and the $40 variety aren’t worth the energy used to walk them to your car.
In my experience Guardian Tactical strikes that middle ground you are looking for in an OTF knife.
They ain’t cheap, but they aren’t $400 either.
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