The BEST OTF I've Tried!

[@LeftyEDC]

Hogue OTF’s are available here: bit.ly/3PbVnCT Just search Hogue Compound or Hogue Counterstrike I unbox the Hogue Knives Compound OTF 3.5 in clip point. S30V blade steel. ☘️ . #edc #tools #blade #otf _______________________________________________ LinkTree - linktr.ee/leftyedc Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/leftyedc/ Email me at: [e-mail] Divo Knives - My Knife Company: linktr.ee/divo_knives Channel links: Patreon: www.patreon.com/LeftyEDC Merch: divoknives.com/collections/swag Unboxing Knife: 9TiEDC Folding Utility Knife: amzn.to/3vzOsMA Affiliate Links: Blade & Beam: bit.ly/3TX9puj Urban EDC: bit.ly/3Hr77vX Lefty EDC Collection: Code LeftyEDC for 10% OFF: bit.ly/47zzN1L Axial Gear code Lefty05: bit.ly/3JoF5Uf Vero Engineering: bit.ly/3RMQKR2 Kizer Knives: bit.ly/3qKJt9I Blade HQ: bit.ly/3PbVnCT Giantmouse: Save $5 with Code LeftyEDC: bit.ly/3J2ej2x Skyraider Knives : bit.ly/49hxRLT TSPROF: bit.ly/3QuFas0 Real Steal Knives: bit.ly/3xpl5xg Kubey Knives: bit.ly/3OiJR7Z Caudabe: shrsl.com/4e74f Kunwu Knives: bit.ly/3ZXNvqY Traditional Pocket Knives/C. Risner Cutlery: bit.ly/3JyvDhn Cavol Knives: bit.ly/3pfxrDU Artisan Cutlery: bit.ly/3szzuV2 CJRB: bit.ly/3OthSCk Nitecore: shrsl.com/4hxom GPKnives: bit.ly/44rPTIs Vosteed: shrsl.com/47mb3 Ant Design Official: bit.ly/3u6VLej Bladeops: bit.ly/3F45qVe Knives Ship Free: bit.ly/45sJf60 Kansept Knives : bit.ly/3su4xBK Soulbuilt: bit.ly/4bqOiHF Civivi Knives: bit.ly/3QWhyOw We Knives: shrsl.com/4bxwa Piratech Knives: Free Shipping w/code LeftyEDC: bit.ly/47smcsB 20% OFF Links: Wuben Flashlights: code LeftyEDC: bit.ly/3NZQQl8 Rolling Square Code Leftyedc20: bit.ly/3LLSFma Guard Dog Inserts code Lefty20: www.guarddoginserts.com/ 3DCPrintings code Lefty20: www.etsy.com/shop/3DCPrintings?ref=shop_sugg 15% OFF Links: Off The Grid Surplus Code LeftyEDC15: bit.ly/3NDaMKe Andar Code LeftyEDC: bit.ly/47gBOQu 10% OFF Links: Olight code LeftyEDC: www.olightstore.com/s/BXNXEC Blade Binge code Lefty10 : shrsl.com/4g69x County Comm code LeftyEDC: bit.ly/3QOcoUp The Knife Joker code Lefty10: bit.ly/3sy5zN8 Urban Cutlery code Lefty10: bit.ly/3M1BBI8 Obuy code LeftyEDC: bit.ly/3PKTJJf Geeone (Fidget Dealer) code Lefty10: geeone.com/discount/Lefty10 House of Blades code Lefty10: bit.ly/3ChtAcU Knife Pivot Lube code Lefty10: bit.ly/42J1q5e NJT HandPower code Lefty10: www.njthandpower.com/products Qvist Bladeworks code Lefty10: qvistbladeworks.com Get Good Skrew code Lefty10: www.getgoodskrew.com White Mountain Knives code Lefty10: whitemountainknives.com Skiff Bearings code LeftyEDC: bit.ly/3tzbAtW Big White EDC code LeftyEDC: bit.ly/3ZRKpFa Odenwolf code Lefty10 : bit.ly/3n4EFdd 5% OFF Links: Dapper Designs code LeftyEDC - bit.ly/3ISQpqg Tuya Knife code Lefty - tuyaknifeus.com Jack Wolf Knives: www.jackwolfknives.com/pages/authorized-dealers Northwoods Leatherworks Co. Slips & Wallets - [e-mail] My Disassembly Tools: Knife Pivot Lube code Lefty10: bit.ly/42J1q5e Super Glue: amzn.to/3VavqUB Microfiber Qtips: amzn.to/3vvUrSH Wiha Stubby Driver: amzn.to/3AQUEQ1 Wiha T8 Torx Bits: amzn.to/3OG3OEA Wiha Torx Set: amzn.to/3OE2GBt Isopropyl Alcohol: amzn.to/3F94TBP Get Good Skrew code Lefty10: www.getgoodskrew.com Vibratite 122 - amzn.to/3VAU0y5 Knipex Pliers: amzn.to/3iz7yfB Plastic Pry Set: amzn.to/3UrqDgJ Magnet Pen: amzn.to/3ipNICO Tinkerforce Tray: tinker-force.com/collections/frontpage Sending items for review or giveaway? LeftyEDC LLC P.O. Box 251 Frederick, PA 19435 Thank you so much for watching and following along. I have such a blast bringing new content to you and am always open to chatting, so feel free to reach out anytime! -Kev

[@willenser4372]

Finally found a reviewer who is a Lefty. Thank you for representing us, Lefty people. Great review and a new sub!

[@MindBodySoulOk]

$350 for a knife ain't happening.

[@jim34morrison]

I’ve been running my Piranha Excalibur for a decade. Super solid.

[@VeritasNous]

Not a lefty, but I've never failed to be satisfied with a Hogue knife. I have a decent collection (production knives--microtech, spyderco, benchmade, etc.) and I put a hogue knife in my pocket every day (I play with the others after work!) They (Hogue) sometimes use inferior materials (e.g. 154CM), but the design and execution with the given materials is always superb.

[@TheBootyWrangler]

At this point in my knife collecting journey I have reached a level of skill as it pertains to maintaining an edge that has left me hardly caring about the specific steel; as long as it has been decently heat treated and is at least as capable as regular old 420. In fact some of my favorite knives that I own in the collection have ended Ik being in 420 specifically for that reason. Even my 63hrc magnacut knives get abused so hard they rarely go a day without experiencing damage to the edge. So when it happens with my cheap knives I am able to quickly fix it. Trying to keep a super steel edge perfect every day when you’re using it for hard blue collar labor type work is a mf nightmare. I can get a 420 blade sharp in 2 minutes using building materials on the job site.

[@blackarm3265]

I just got the houge k320 the collaboration with sig saurs p320 pistol i love this knife dont hand it to someone whos never opened auto it opens like a microtech stich almost ok take care be well

[@BroosDager]

154cm is an excellent knife steel. Takes an amazing edge and easy to sharpen.

[@VeritasNous]

@@BroosDager You'll get no argument from me.

[@mikecurry6847]

Honestly I feel like hogue's lower priced knives are some of the best value on the market. I don't really like their higher dollar ones though. If I'm going to spend $300-500 on a knife, I'm going to want some better steel than s30v, not that s30v is bad or that they only use that. But you're right they don't really go for the higher end steels as often even with more expensive knives. Call me old school but I still like microtech for otf knives. I'm carrying a dual edge hera right now and can't believe how much I like it. I've always thought that I'd like a dual edge and I was right, it's insanely handy to have full serrations on one side

[@bungalowfeuhler1541]

I thought I was the only one who sticks a bunch of candy in the box when I ship something. Especially international sales. You can find statistics on the most popular flavors in the country you are shipping to. Then find out what kind of candy isn’t sold there. I was shipping something to a country that loves peanut butter candy, but doesn’t have Reese’s. Apparently, certain luxury stores import them to sell for hugely inflated prices. So I grabbed two of every Reese’s variety at my local store and basically used peanut butter cups in place of packing material.

[@infasis]

That's awesome. I'd import a lot of videogames and stuff from Japan/Asia, and sometimes they'd have little extras, or use their local paper as packing paper, but I don't think I ever got candy.... I love their candy, as it's generally less sweet and normal colors, rather than our dye your tongue crap too... You guys sold me. Adding candy/snacks needs to become standard practice!

[@MrJackets]

Every once in a while I get a single tea bag or some candies when I import stuff, always makes me laugh. Though sometimes it can cause some issues with customs. In one very specific instance, Japanese customs blocked a package because on the declaration, the item was listed as gum, which it wasn't. It was some blind boxes of NFC figurines for a nintendo switch game, but because of the theming and marketing everything had food names. I do a bit of domestic shipping and it isn't a problem as long as it isn't liquid, just something to keep in mind.

[@mfkdkscjjr]

1:34 ayooo😂😂😂

[@PHX602]

I thought I was the only one who caught that💀

[@meaghancote-mcauley79]

Right hand biased as he proceeds to open and close with his left hand!

[@annmarie9196]

That seems like an awesome otf. I have really been digging my Hogue collector series counterstrike.

[@codethirteen]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *📦 Unboxing a package from Blue Creek Knives* - Unboxing a package received from Blue Creek Knives. - The package contains an OTF (Out-the-Front) knife from Hogue Knives. 00:28 *🔍 Reviewing the Heretic Knives Colossus OTF* - The host discusses his previous review of the Heretic Knives Colossus OTF knife. - He mentions some pros and cons of the Colossus, such as the right-hand bias of the button. 01:00 *📮 Discussing the shipment and contents* - The host discusses the shipping and contents of the package, including a hand-signed card and some blue raspberry candies from the sender. - He also finds a 2023 sticker and some cool stickers in the package. 02:39 *🔪 Unboxing and examining the Hogue Knives Compound OTF* - The host unboxes and examines the Hogue Knives Compound OTF knife. - He compares the features of the Compound OTF to the Heretic Knives Colossus, such as the handle size, blade length, and switch mechanism. 05:15 *🔥 Firing and testing the Hogue Knives Compound OTF* - The host fires the Hogue Knives Compound OTF and tests its performance, noting the powerful deployment and some differences in the switch mechanism compared to the Heretic Knives Colossus. - He shares his initial impressions, including liking the handle, blade shape, and overall feel of the Compound OTF. 10:42 *💖 Final thoughts and appreciation* - The host concludes that the Hogue Knives Compound OTF is likely his new favorite OTF knife. - He expresses gratitude to the sender, Brian from Blue Creek Knives, for sending him the knife to review. 🔪

[@ryanmrowka8970]

I'm late to the party but i just found ur channel. For warning I'm right handed. I really wanted to check out Houge knives but you're doing it for me so thank you

[@johnjames5842]

I've carried a 50$ Atomic microtech clone for 3 yrs , never had a malfunction, failure , it's easy to sharpen, a good knife , only negative is it's heavy.

[@Blazerghost]

Not only have I grown to dislike Tony but I’ve had more misfires on MTs than anything else I’ve owned. And I’ve had marfione customs all the way up to 3k. I picked up a Hogue Deka carbon with the trit inlay and it’s easily the best knife I’ve owned. Hogue is absolutely killing it.

[@muzzlebrake6698]

Try Atomic's "Atomic Lance" They weigh little less compared to their "defender" series plus it'll run well with microtech springs.

[@cwaterlayne007]

Clones are the way to go. I don't need to pay 300% more to prove my bonefides to my buddies on the net. Some of the best automatics I've owned have well been worth it. Besides, losing A $400 infidel on a moving gig tends to sting.

[@wehrewulf]

$50, not 50$. Return to school.

[@JackFirlow]

@@wehrewulf If you want to be technical, you should work on your sentence structure.

[@adriancruz3554]

Can you use otc style knife for self defense or EDC?

[@LeftyEDC]

Sure, both. Depends on training and everything though

[@ericbowers71]

That thumb switch is a hot spot in full grip.

[@RalphOnofrio]

The longer switch is better, less chance of accidental firing.I have several OTF,but the lack of a safety always bothered me.

[@LeftyEDC]

Yea but its about consistent pressure not just jamming the switch forward. So i think accidental deployment is very difficult on a well made otf.

[@JohnDoe-sy2gz]

I like it. Looks well designed handle switch I like the longer switch action and blade profile. I'm sure it's sharper and a better blade handle, and you can just tell it's going to outlast the aluminum one looks like better quality. I give it 5 outta 5. I would buy it. Good job guys.

[@CopyNPasteComments]

Any chance you’ll review the new kershaw otf? Looks interesting imo

[@Revenant483]

The Kershaw Livewire D/A OTF Automatic is $239.95 Pre-order on BHQ

[@LeftyEDC]

Yea have one coming. BladeOps has them now. bladeops.com/kershaw-livewire-otf-auto-knife-stonewash-cv20-blade/?aff=11&fbclid=PAAabjGfgclLw8lEaaNg1aSMpAsokiG0gIq0rjy2tWseg4uFEsZ_C3iNkEIWE

[@Revenant483]

@@LeftyEDC Noice!!!

[@humanbotforyou]

A knife channel and dedicated to the lefthanded community??!! Win,win!

[@LeftyEDC]

🙏🏽

[@jasonchatham4170]

I have carried a Compound for over a year and I love it. I rotate between it and an AD20.5

[@ericjohnson8001]

Lot of travel in the switch. I personally love all things tritium and was getting tritium watches 20 years ago. Swiss microtec dive watch was my favorite. I gave up on OTF when I discovered that in EDC any little lint or dirt in the Housing prevents firing. Every single time you need it, the blade sticks from pocket lint

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

My goodness, the sights and sounds of this Hogue OTF. My state prohibits all but 2 inches of an automatic blade, but I wonder if a retailer will send me one if I promise to keep it inside the home.

[@LeftyEDC]

U in CA? I think the law is just for carry. But im not a lawyer

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

@@LeftyEDC I think "in the home" possession may be the narrow exception in California, but I'm not absolutely sure. I discovered that online retailers will either make full-length automatics unavailable to a shipping location or set up additional hoops.

[@EricJh21690]

@cletus enos I think auto laws are similar here in MA and I've had no problem ordering em from BHQ & Knife Center

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

@@EricJh21690 Thank you. That's good knowledge.

[@jasonchatham4170]

You live in the wrong state sounds like..

[@lymedog3176]

G10 structurally is stronger than aluminum… thats why cold steel used it on its recon 1 without liners and is super strong!

[@gordondeitz7838]

got a simple otf tanto called the lighting I've carried for at least ten years was a 19.95 knife at a gun show. never had a problem with it. you can buy a brand name..

[@cameronmoore763]

Hey Kev any plans for a deadlock?

[@LeftyEDC]

Id like to try one yea

[@Hungrybird474]

Aww yeah Lefty bro . That s not a bad gig checking out as many knives as possible and then designing your own with that knife connosoir experience 👍.

[@e.mjohnson9675]

I really like seeing a left hand knife evaluator. I actually only have one arm and it's not my right.

[@jeffturner7817]

Where did you get aluminum bit driver? That is sweet

[@LeftyEDC]

Not sure which one. The lolipop one? Thats on amazon

[@nealavery4326]

What kind of screwdriver is that

[@irisperez2433]

What’s the name of the bigger blade? I’m trying to find it.

[@mikesmith8313]

Which knife is your first one, anf is the black blade one your favourite?

[@LeftyEDC]

My first knife? Idk i was probably 12.

[@a.k.vollmer5200]

I just ordered one. Can’t wait to get it

[@LeftyEDC]

Awesome! Its soo good

[@protoseries]

I believe they make a tanto version, not sure on the sheepsfoot. Maybe could be an exclusive somewhere.

[@roloroles854]

what's the name of the tool You use to tightening the screws ?

[@LeftyEDC]

A bit driver. Probably GetGoodSkrew or Audacious Concepts Driver

[@roloroles854]

@@LeftyEDC I found it - thx

[@simpsonsampson7662]

Who makes that other OTF you have in the video? That thing is beautiful.

[@LeftyEDC]

Heretic

[@jordanwright5289]

Personally I think Guardian Tactical has the best action around. While the GT isn't greatest looking, as its kinda plain. I just think the Compounds frame is a little silly looking. The Hogue Counterstrike on the other hand has a much better look I'd be more intrigued with that model.

[@MymAinManMainE]

Where did u get the mini screwdriver from??

[@VOIDVIDS]

that click/clunk when the mash closes is 👌👌👌👌

[@LeftyEDC]

Haha i actually dont like that

[@evanturner9721]

Is there knife that shoots out with button press. But will also self retract with button press. Not a slide. Like a self retracting otf?

[@LeftyEDC]

Not that i know of. That would be electric or something. Winter blade co is working on something like that

[@calibeachbound]

I went to Blue Ridge knives website and viewed all their knives & searched for Heretic Colossus OTF. Can you provide a link? Love your videos, Thanks

[@LeftyEDC]

Link would be in the description. It was Blue Creek Knives but they went out of business. Check out Blade HQ

[@kevinfitz3721]

Whats the other otf looks pretty sweet to

[@EmptiedPockets]

Where do you get a tray like that?

[@LeftyEDC]

Tinkerforce

[@chuckpersun2310]

As a lefty myself how do you feel a button lock works for left handed use

[@LeftyEDC]

Depends on the button lock. The actuation and disengage are great. Just as easy. But if it has a hole for deployment it studs it can sometimes get in the way

[@paulbosley6448]

Yeah I've got one, it's pretty good, but if you want the best OTF that would be the Hawk Deadlock. I literally have at least one of every brand readily available, most of the models from the bigger better ones. None of them even come close.

[@Revenant483]

You are right if you want a OTF Built like a tank and guaranteed not to fail ever, the Hawk Deadlock is the shizzle!!! But it comes dear with a base price of $1,100 before customization.

[@paulbosley6448]

@@Revenant483 they do cost money for sure, the latest batch were 2000$ which is a lot. A signature series glykon is more and all of the other brands also have models with similar materials and price point s but they still don't lock solid or have nearly as smooth action. The post just said best and doesn't mention price. I'll still say you can find a user for around a grand, that's a good value if you don't lose it....I'm a junkie tho lol I love my lightning elite too ;)

[@LeftyEDC]

I said Best I’ve Tried. Havent owned or reviewed a Hawk. Would love to

[@davidmercer5561]

My standard is the microtec which you can hammer through a two by four. If any pass that test, I'll take a look at it

[@paulbosley6448]

@@davidmercer5561 I've been told my deadlock will do that, but I'm not trying it and I haven't really talked to anyone else that EDC's one except for me. It seems like it would but damn it was pricey....I have actually done it with a Dirac Delta, didn't hurt it a bit. I also used an ultra tech to punch a hole in a steel fuel tank once, long story short, screwed the edge real bad but sent it in with a letter and they put a new blade in it:) so yeah...I'm with you.... That new Kershaw looks nice...I wonder.....dang it lol

[@davew.7115]

I still like my 18" Italian switchblade better , it's the nostalgia thing.

[@cdy9019]

So, the one with the low switch is a lot like a Micro tech UTX 85 switch it's low.

[@jimmyhitt9780]

I would like some info on the OTF you used for comparison

[@LeftyEDC]

Heretic Collosus?

[@Warlord2029]

What was the name of that driver you were using? Didn’t see it in the links except the stubby.

[@LeftyEDC]

Audacious concepts anso driver

[@R.C.Bullar]

Have you tried the Axial Shift?

[@LeftyEDC]

Yea i have some videos on it. Great otf

[@TonyGBennet]

How many knives do you have collected? I’m new to the channel.

[@LeftyEDC]

Probably 50 or so total

[@duckman5290]

1:34 Yes, I have one right here! Its bulky, but I consider it carry on -Ventura

[@johnwilson6211]

Nice knife 🔪, I prefer a pew pew for the price. I’m still willing to get for EDC.

[@shawnlund]

It sounds like it’s full of sand?

[@natehoover5266]

I can't believe I missed the Mash. It hurts to see how cool it is and not have in my hand.

[@e.mjohnson9675]

The Hogue is popping the microphone when fired. I love me some tritium- might havta get me that Hogue.

[@6Alpha-yankie_novemberdy2n]

I prefer alloy at about 58 Rockwell. I'm partial to, 01 and L6, of course, no one uses it for folders anymore.

[@justaguy6100]

Ok, so HOW do you get knives? I went to Hogue, they don't ship anything automatic and apparently no dealers exist for them, according to their website.

[@LeftyEDC]

Check dealers. Like BladeHQ , here are some available shrsl.com/4h93w

[@justaguy6100]

@@LeftyEDC Bless you ;-)

[@B-leafer]

Compare blade thickness?

[@LeftyEDC]

Dont have them anymore sorry. Should have those stats online.

[@LifeofNicholas]

Nice comparison! Nice video!

[@tjam4229]

What does “OTF” stand-for? Never mind…I looked it up ;-)

[@gabedestellano]

Nice. Another unobtainium otf.

[@realtyrocks1969]

Man those look good but you should try a Wilcox Tactical. Id say they have them beat for lower price.

[@BillesbachB]

Nice video man. NEED A GOOD RECOMMENDATION FOR A CHEAP KNIFE FOR MY LEFTY BROTHER? Not wanting to be cheap but I’m both poor and disabled.

[@LeftyEDC]

There are soo many options. Watch a bunch of my videos and decide. Miguron Moyarl perhaps?

[@EVENINGWOLF666]

So one thing I want to know about this...or any OTF knife for that matter before I consider buying it....if you put the end of the knife against an object...like a cardboard box and then deploy the blade, will the blade penetrate the cardboard, or will it jump off the track like I has seen so many other OTF knives do over the years?

[@LeftyEDC]

It’ll jump. Especially if u put it that close. I have some videos on it

[@andrewlodge8065]

If you want an OTF that'll do that, then you need to make it yourself....also, you know that's not what OTF knives are designed for, right? Because safety.......🙄🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@billbyrd9845]

If I gotta be picky, it's regrettable that the switch travel is so long. Might be necessary to get it to fire so well.

[@paulstone1912]

The SOG PENTAGON OTF locks up tight and is affordable attainable. $1000 for the other OTF knife is way overpriced even if I could afford it afford it

[@chrisjones7352]

Can anyone tell me what that white folder was that popped up towards the latter third of the video?

[@LeftyEDC]

White or titanium? I showed my Divo Mash. Its actually my brand. Blue creek knives exclusive divo mash

[@Jeremy-dd2jj]

I love my trudoon or however it's spelled. Might try me one of these. Good vid.

[@jvebarnes]

The G10 sounds like when you strike the flint wheel of a cigarette lighter

[@Zaque-TV]

You pass the vibe check dude 😂 👍

[@combatOracle1]

With blade side movement like that I wouldn't put much faith into how well the blade is anchored into the handle. That being said, I suppose the positive takeaway it that at least if it fails it won't fold into your fingers.

[@dereklavoie344]

I Just ordered one I’m super pumped get it

[@karabinas]

To be fair, this planet is “right hand biased” 😉

[@TheRealSwampOperator]

5 mins in and still ain't seen the blade , peace out

[@LeftyEDC]

✌🏻

[@colbywood7667]

​@@LeftyEDC nobody cares about the gay candy and stickers. We click on your video to see the knife.

[@LeftyEDC]

@@colbywood7667what if i care about the gay candy 😂. Better watch it, the wokety woke algorithm might cancel your comment. Anyway, yea i try to get to the knife fast these days. Check out my newer content. I posted a video yesterday about my favorite USA made otf.

[@kamronsullivan2789]

​@@LeftyEDCthey just hating man, I liked the review 👍

[@lostintransit3359]

Knife shown at 3:13, your comment and opinion are invalid due to the fact you can't provide factual evidence. Simply put, you're a fucking moron.

[@Michael-D-or-MD]

He sounds buzzed. Great vid.

[@LeftyEDC]

Haha definitely not buzzed. I don’t partake in anything

[@gimliismyhero2045]

I had no love for an otf at all. Until I found the hogue lines. I had three of the Microtech, and all three were not fun, but I have the compound and the hadron. And they are constantly on me.

[@thirtysixforfun]

Is that the Hogue Exploit?

[@LeftyEDC]

Compound

[@Baruch-Hashem]

Thanks. OTFs are fun, but blade wiggle is a no go, if your other non-OTF knives did this you would return them. Somebody will engineer this away at a reasonable cost soon I hope.

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

Very cool! Great video 👍

[@mobilegamersunite]

My microtec never wiggles...

[@andrew5117]

I’ve heard nothing but good things about their otfs. Love that the handle is g10. Not really an otf guy but might have to pick one of these up. This video made me get my ultratech out to carry for work tomorrow. Haven’t carried it in at least a year. Don’t know if you read all the comments but I got Karbadize to make me an 80s carbon scale for my firetac and it’s 🔥!!! When I saw the video of your Evo I had to get some.

[@LeftyEDC]

Awesome dude! That scale sounds sick

[@andrew5117]

Yeah man it looks so damn good! I’ll have it in my pocket at blade show Atlanta. I’ll swing by your table and show it to you. Love the content man keep it coming.

[@mrgibbles09]

This or the Livewire?

[@LeftyEDC]

Livewire

[@mrgibbles09]

@@LeftyEDC thank you for your reply and confirming I made the right purchase

[@rodneypearson6986]

I like this one and the new collector series otf is a beauty

[@calvinbaker9861]

60-61 is ideal. But not for edge retention. 60-61 is good for well rounded use

[@LeftyEDC]

I think that has been disproven but to each their own. If u have an edc knife you would want 64. In a fixed blade even id want 62. 60-61 is just on the soft side. But its kind of subjective

[@phil_matic]

ugh I wish OTFs are CA legal. it's so unfair, i'd love to use one for work

[@kevinlynch3588]

Better than a Hawk Designs Deadlock?

[@LeftyEDC]

Haven’t tried one….

[@onseki1774]

I'm surprised tritium isnt more popular in the auto knife market

[@crherniman]

Right. This one looks like the same idea on my Microtech Navy Scarab

[@richardbridges7962]

Generally, the cheaper an OTF the more metallic ding, good ones make more of a thunky click.

[@2AEM6]

is this legal in cali

[@nickb3005]

The kershaw livewire is awesome!

[@subspaceanomaly]

I don't really understand the concept/purpose of these kinds of knives. Is it that you don't flick the switch until you're already moving the handle towards someone's eye?

[@LeftyEDC]

Huh? No its so u can easily use it one handed. They are very popular with EMS folks because they can get them open in areas a folding knife could not get into or a fixed blade could not safely get to.

[@subspaceanomaly]

@@LeftyEDC I'm guessing EMS doesn't stand for extra marital sex in this instance. But unless you're trying to open the knife inside a tube I'm struggling to see how it would make any difference.. not saying you're wrong and thanks for the reply!

[@LeftyEDC]

@@subspaceanomaly it stands for Emergency Medical Services. I meany police officers, EMS, Firemen, etc. they can reach into something and open the knife to cut things/people loose. They can also use them to cut seatbelts without having to shove a blade under the belt and into someones chest when cutting it loose. I also have Shorts showing that these double action otfs do not penetrate through things. I wouldn’t aim it at an eye, but if u test it against cardboard or even paper sometimes it will not deploy all the way and just lightly poke it. You are only looking at the movie type stuff, knives are tools. Yes some are designed to be weapons, but most are meant for a purpose as a tool

[@subspaceanomaly]

@@LeftyEDC thankyou, and that makes a lot of sense. It doesn't help that the general American frontier survivalist genre is so predicated on violence and the fantasy of violence, but I agree knives are tools and great tools. I've found fixing up houses and building furniture that a knife is one of my most used tools. The seat belt thing, I'm surprised they don't use special scissors for that.

[@LeftyEDC]

@@subspaceanomaly can’t have everything on u at all times. I think raptor rescue shears could work. But even then u have to shove something into the person. Im sure there are better explanations but do u see cops walking around with shears as well as everything else on their belts? Haha

[@crp9347]

What's the price

[@LeftyEDC]

$320ish

[@driverman269]

Are these legal to have in the U.S.?

[@LeftyEDC]

Yes depending on the state

[@readyreckoner1592]

I got the compound for my cousin as a gift. He digs it.

[@mariomenjivar1692]

How do you order these to Your house?

[@LeftyEDC]

Google the name. Its in the description

[@knighthawk3759]

If you think this is the best you should try the Kershaw livewire same steel better switch

[@LeftyEDC]

Its actually 20CV this is S30V. Livewire video is up on the channel. They are a bit different but also similar. I like both

[@bbb2881]

They also make the best Autos and best button locks without a doubt

[@wehrewulf]

If they actually made them...

[@bbb2881]

@@wehrewulf are you suggesting Hogue Knives doesn't make their knives ?

[@jaredburton2146]

And now the domain is available to buy.

[@wbwills2]

That’s cool. tritium rocks. On anything.

[@jeffmrotek8639]

How do I order one

[@LeftyEDC]

Links in Description or google the name. Hogue Compound 3.5

[@blakesmith9039]

And think, you could also leave the knives open so we could see them

[@staysharp525]

I like colossus blade shape way better