Ranking The Power Of Popular Automatic OTF Knives From "Pathetic" To "Dangerous"

Ranking The Power of 53 different Automatic OTF Knives!
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Combat Troodon Gen III - www.dlttrading...
Microtech ZBT Ultratech - Microtech Ultratech ZBT - eknives.com/mi...
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Kershaw Livewire - Kershaw Livewire - shrsl.com/3wexc
EMP EDC PULSE USA - shrsl.com/4slp2
Heretic Manticore X - www.dlttrading...
Guardian Tactical Recon 40 - www.dlttrading...
Microtech Hera II - www.dlttrading...
Axial Shift - www.dlttrading...
Hawk Deadlock - shrsl.com/4svk5
EMP EDC Pulse R - shrsl.com/4p7mh
Microtech Halo - shrsl.com/4svk7
Paragon Para X - shrsl.com/4pejm
Protech Dark Angel - shrsl.com/4svl3
Heretic Cleric II - www.dlttrading...
Hogue Counterstrike - shrsl.com/4svkb
Benchmade Shootout - www.dlttrading...
Microtech Glykon - www.dlttrading...
Guardian Tactical Recon 35 - shrsl.com/4svke
Microtech Dirac Delta - www.dlttrading...
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Paragon Estiletto - shrsl.com/4svkf
Microtech Makora - www.dlttrading...
Microtech Combat Troodon - www.dlttrading...
Microtech Hera - www.dlttrading...
Microtech UTX-85 - shrsl.com/4svkm
Microtech UTX-70 - shrsl.com/4svko
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SOG Pentagon OTF - shrsl.com/3bv2c
Boker USB - shrsl.com/4svkr
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Heretic Manticore E - www.dlttrading...
Microtech Dirac - www.dlttrading...
Microtech Troodon - www.dlttrading...
Benchmade Claymore - shrsl.com/4svkv
Benchmade Infidel - shrsl.com/4svkw
Benchmade Mini Infidel - shrsl.com/4svky
Guardian Tactical GTX 25 - shrsl.com/4svkz
Hogue/HK Mini Incursion - shrsl.com/4svl1
Microtech Mini Troodon - www.dlttrading...
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[@mattjay6633]

This displeases the Floppy Infidel Gang

[@nismomike3182]

My co-worker bought an Infidel and was so excited to show it off at the shop. I was too! Was his 1st otf and only ever handled. I brought in my gen 1 Scarab to compare, and everyone was convinced he bought a knockoff (it wasn't). Side note, the blade/handle ratio of the Infidel is offensive.

[@rhinosaur.]

What's wrong with the Infidel's B:H ratio? 3.91 to 5 inches, so a ratio of .78. That's better than the most OTFs. You can knock the Infidel on power and blade play but the ratios are great. I think that's partly why it's such a good looking OTF, the blade is relatively close to the length of the handle.

[@Prizrak-hv6qk]

@@rhinosaur. Maybe he means the width ratio, which is rather unsatisfying looking, with this narrow stiletto style blade coming out of a wide ass handle. IMO, the best looking OTFs are with a high blade to handle width ratio.

[@rhinosaur.]

@Prizrak-hv6qk Yeah, that could be it. The width of the handle doesn't bother me since it affords a good grip and gives you a good guard against slipping up on the blade. When you consider that a double-edged dagger OTF is mainly designed for stabbing, a good guard makes sense for the design. I'm not looking to stab anything, but the knife was designed for and issued to military personnel, so it's a sound choice. McHenry was a good knife designer.

[@nismomike3182]

@rhinosaur. Yeah, I should have been more clear and stated blade width. Different strokes, different folks. Guess it doesn't really matter if i like it or not.

[@rhinosaur.]

@nismomike3182 It's all good man. I was just curious what you meant. We're blessed with an incredible variety of knives for every taste.

[@The_circular_square]

I have always, for years, turned my nose up to OTFs and thought they were really weird. But last month I suddenly realized that they’re pretty cool. I am currently budgeting up my allowance to save up for a Scarab 2 gen 3. Love it!

[@jeffomalley100]

The Livewire definitely should have been in the good category. Putting it with the Lightning is just insane lol. Nevermind i am eating my words right now. This is why you should always finish the video before commenting lol.

[@NickyDiesel]

As someone who preordered the Pulse-R, I’m definitely excited with its ranking 😏

[@benpeters2931]

Great vid sir! Would love to see you do a video of “overall satisfaction” (clicks/clacks, action etc.) for all autos. Thank you for your dedication and the amazing contributions to this community, sir! -Ben

[@ArchMage7]

Do we get an OTS list too?

[@metal_complex]

Yep!

[@zbaird3]

I'm still Blown away they even keep making the Benchmade Infifail... it's impressive it jst keeps forever staying there 😂😂😂

[@Prizrak-hv6qk]

It's the LEO contracts keeping it alive. A lot of the $50 clones improve on the design, removing the screws from one of the sides and giving it Microtech action. The blade steel is kept the same - D2. :)

[@micon9460]

Where would you rank hogue exploit and BM Autocrat?

[@spirona]

“Uranus also feels good.” Thank you! “It also feels strong, to be honest with you.” Thanks again! I clinch a lot. “I’m gonna put it up here, probably right in front of the ‘Shootout’.” Hmmmm… don’t know how I feel about that.

[@joshpulliam]

🤣🤣🤣

[@narkfly]

I'd be down to see the completely scientific and objective ranking system for these. If it's based on the only data point we have so far, we may need to go with, "how deep into MC's calloused hand will it fire?" (for science)

[@robthompson8285]

Hard to pay attention to the knife content.....man in bubble....too handsome.....😅

[@chasetoncain]

this video was about knives??

[@robthompson8285]

@@chasetoncain 😂

[@BjornWithASlash]

I thought this was him ranking his smile. DANGEROUS.

[@justinhorn2864]

Cobretech slogan should be there is a sucker born everyday

[@Prizrak-hv6qk]

Or "Same knives as you get on Ali - only 150% more expensive!"

[@ian_davis]

MC!! I just got a spartan harsey folder. Should I worry that there is no lock bar insert? Longevity wise

[@metal_complex]

No. The lock face is carbidized

[@ian_davis]

@ thank you MC

[@nycmaverick]

I just got the Watchworks Edition I love it

[@ParamountPocket]

After paying close attention to this and realizing half way through that this was a power ranking tier list 😂 I still think it was unfair to include the CA Legal models. It’s clear to me that they all are weak compared to what you’re used to, but that’s literally because they all have much shorter springs. Trust me I know, I’ve got all the Ca Legals 🤣

[@kevinruiz6618]

my heretic hydra just arrived yesterday, along with the hera II (full size) with the new easy switch, my only frame of reference was my older utx-85 from 2021, so the hera hits significantly harder and the hydra is just insane!

[@henryg683]

Truly an interesting view of these!!

[@Prizrak-hv6qk]

My Draco mysteriously goes from Dangerous to Meh, without any rhyme or reason. I never know what I'm going to get when I press that button. Maybe it depends on the way the button is pressed... like how long it's held down. The button design is a bit wonky and is actually mechanically quite different from the Halo VI button, despite of looking very similar. I think that it's getting better as it breaks in though.

[@mmorelock21]

My Hera 2 mini hits pretty hard but its my first otf so i have nothing to compare it to. Fits perfectly in my watch (5th) pocket too.

[@Malkgoblin]

Highly entertaining, even though these aren't legal in my area. Great vid.

[@SteveG12543]

I'm sad you didn't include the original Cleric I sent you a while back! It was weak for sure but I still wanted to see exactly where it landed amongst the others

[@Mike-mi3yw]

I really like the troodon but only because of the size, button and anesthetic. It’s my only otf that has ever failed though

[@onewade1974]

You yourself said it was the Scarab 2 was very strong and one of the strongest otfs in an past video. Lol

[@nikkidreyer]

i hated cobratec but the new $220 enforcer is one of the hardest firing otf i’ve owned

[@timkretzschmar1413]

Krate? Just got my USMC edition last month.

[@Brez1969]

So I just bought Uranus, lol, your code for 15 bucks evens everything out, shipping is 15, they don't have a warehouse in the states?

[@metal_complex]

No. They're a small Chinese company

[@aaronfisher9776]

I ordered a Neptune pei it failed and then they sent me a replacement blade that was thinner so it slid better now it rockets out

[@Zero-Four-Nine]

This is ranking which knives are over sprung, under sprung or otherwise imbalanced because of blade to frame weight being off. You also add in some ranking influenced by janky mechanics. Calling it a “power” ranking is an oversimplification. A knife that slams open and shut harder is not more powerful, it just puts more wear and tear on components.

[@metal_complex]

I went over that at the beginning. Explained it essentially the same way. Don't skip the intro dude. This video was made for fun.

[@johnhutton929]

Npt a otf. But I purchased the Kershaw launch 20. Its a small package with a powerful out the side. Reallyhave to hold on.

[@Inbal_Feuchtwanger]

The only OTF I have ever tried is the Lightning Elite, bought it recently just to see if I liked the style. I wonder if the meh rating is for the old lightning otf or the new elite? So I dont have any experience or way to make a good comparison, but I will say if the Elite is meh I might have to check out a better OTF just to see what its like, because to me the Lightning Elite shoots out with quite a bit of authority. But Ive also heard the action on it is quite a bit better than the OG Lightning.

[@metal_complex]

Both. They fire with essentially the same force

[@Inbal_Feuchtwanger]

@@metal_complex Oh good to know then. I wish the knife shops here sold OTFs but they are illegal so I never get to try them out. I can see what you are saying when it comes to feeling like a clunky car do for sure.

[@mattjay6633]

I might need to send you one of my gen3 hydras the check out. I think the hydra might be stronger than the draco

[@krazy_roach1698]

Thanks

[@crdrivers]

I've never been a OTF fan granted they have their place I just don't like parts that can break. I like simple action that doesn't fail. I love my CRKT M16 Not much extra that can break and I can get it open plenty fast

[@metal_complex]

I've owned and used many otfs over the last 10 years. None have broken. A few have had deployment failures that were always able to be fixed by cleaning/rem oil

[@conradruiz3266]

They still make the Troodon and Hera

[@erinsquirkychannel501]

Vipertec is made in Florida, and cobra tech is made in Texas.

[@Prizrak-hv6qk]

Made* * Assembled from kits received from China. :)

[@metal_complex]

Call them and ask. Come back and let us know what they tell you lol

[@karabinas]

This video was about OTFs?? I thought it was about Sigma dudes in bubbles 😂😂

[@TheAdequateMedia]

THANKS 😂😂😂 you did it Tiktok literally emailed me to say it. Also great video here. I largely agree

[@ramzcoldlampin5460]

*Only owns one on the list, still takes everything personally* jk, nice rankings MC.

[@LadyEmilyNyx]

Holy quiet Batman!

[@mooosey]

We all know the bottom/purple tier should just say "Infidel"

[@MattDunlapCO]

Got my tracking number from Kunwu for Excalibur! 😆

[@Garflog643]

Have fun waiting on it lol, got my tracking number on December 24th and im still waiting with no expected delivery date and its already transferred carriers.

[@GLOCKsh00ter24]

Same

[@MattDunlapCO]

Mine started with DHL and they definitely don't deliver here, so I anticipated a transfer.

[@Garflog643]

@MattDunlapCO yeah mine went from DHL to USPS but that was like many days ago and still just sitting with no movement.

[@MattDunlapCO]

@@Garflog643 I had the same experience with my Winterblade purchase in December. I wrote him and Brian said they print lots of labels before they have shipments packaged to go out.

[@nycmaverick]

Dude you still sound sick. A lot of people have that mystery illness that lasts like 7 weeks.

[@metal_complex]

I'm ok. This is the tail end of it, but you're going to see all the content I recorded while I was much worse over the next 3 weeks 😅

[@juandavila5097]

Kratos knives? Kraken ?

[@Luis_fmo]

32:51 Watch MC ranking himself as weak

[@metal_complex]

Lol

[@Dr_Strange30]

ME METAL COMPLEX. TINY KNIFE WEAK. NO LIKE TINY KNIFE. RAH RAH RAH

[@igoryurkin9038]

100% agree .

[@IronButterknife]

I have the ZBT, 85 and 70. Really disagree on the 70 and 85. But who really cares. 😅

[@conradruiz3266]

Hi dad

[@jaskiniamestwa]

I rank the pointlessness of this tier list as ‚Strong’.

[@metal_complex]

Why did you click on it?

[@MikeJ602]

Pointless like everything that's "FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSE ONLY. "😂

[@theperry4134]

sorry you bought an infidel man

[@joshpulliam]

As far as power goes I think you’re pretty much right. I personally hate the Shootout. It feels like a crappy piece of junk. Also, Microtech needs to bring back the HALO!!!

[@polentras]

So glad Livewire made it to bottom of good🎉🎉🎉

[@jeffomalley100]

It's a solid Otf.