This is, imo, the best "budget" OTF out there. First off it looks great; it's actually a reissue of a retro c1979 OTF knife that Campolin Sr designed for Othello Knives of Austria. Essentially AKC kept that great handle shape and classic full flat ground spearpoint blade but improved the materials and construction. I find the handle very comfortable too, which is more than I can say for many OTFs that tend to just be simple rectangular handle, and it's easy to see where Benchmade took their inspiration for the Infidel. Anyway the Evo's nicely made; great cnc work on the handle and button with excellent fit & finish. I particularly like the button design, being post-mounted it doesn't scrape directly against the handle as on the vast majority of OTFs, even expensive ones. That gives it the advantage of not wearing the finish off the handle and eliminating all button rattle besides (which tends to get worse, especially on cheaper otfs as the constant sliding of the button wears the grooves or rails out so it wobbles around). Nice powerful spring that opens with authority, no misfires ever, and very minimal blade play that's on par with 2 of my 3 Microtechs -- my Halo V has virtually zero blade play but it's a single action button lock so doesn't count. I wish the pocket clip was a bit deeper carry, but I can live with that. Mine has zero rattle noise in any position period, but it did make an annoying vibrating-springy-clingy noise when opening. I took it apart and found most of the factory oil dried out, so I lubed the inner tracks and catches with Tuf-Glide, then lubed the mainspring itself along its entire length with M-Pro 7 oil (which is nice thick stuff), and that completely removed the irritating spring noise. It's been several months and hundreds of firings later and it still makes a solid mechanical "ka-chonk" sound opening and closing. I hate that cheap sounding spring noise, but it's an easy fix. So there's my opinion on the Evo: Awesome quality for the price. I can also recommend the "Ace" stiletto type switchblade; honestly everything in AKC's EXtreme series is great stuff and a serious step up from their traditional Italian type switchblades or even the F-16 that everyone seems to love. Don't get me wrong the F-16 is great for the money too, but spend a slight bit more for a huge jump in quality and get something from the Extreme series -- they give Micotech a run for their money in the quality vs price department. Wow way longer than I intended...

@straighttothepoint3477

6 ай бұрын

I appreciate the in depth response. I unfortunately sold the one in this vid a while back which i do regret and reading your comment made me regret it more tbh haha. I think i was turned off by the cheaper steel but i didnt give it much of a chance, but i remember it being very comfortable in hand and when deploying the blade

@straighttothepoint3477

6 ай бұрын

It has been a while since i bought an otf inife so i may have to buy one of these again or a different model. I also know that akc has some good ots autos aswell

@J.DeLaPoer

6 ай бұрын

@@straighttothepoint3477 Yeah if I had one wish it'd be a steel upgrade. Still, Aus8 is certainly acceptable for EDC use and it sharpens easily. It's a big step up from the usual 400/440* series steels most cheap OTFs (and cheap knives in general) use. That said, AKC is adding better steels to their Xtreme series in newer models. If you like Italian stilettos for example, their Xtreme Shadow modernized stiletto comes in D2 -- and is also great quality all around, with bolster lock too. From what I've heard we may see D2 and other options come to the EVO, at least in limited future runs. *Just to note there's nothing wrong with 440A or C when it's _properly heat treated._ It'll never match stuff like VG10, M390, S30V or other supersteels obviously, but a good heat treat on a 440A blade is literally the difference between your $10 Pakistani flea market or China-made gas station knife, and legendary blades like the Buck 110 (yes, their famous "Bucksteel"™ was just 440 with a perfect heat treat lol).

@thaknobodi

5 ай бұрын

@@J.DeLaPoer440a gets no love but yes properly heart treated it's higher edge retention than sandvik.

@J.DeLaPoer

5 ай бұрын

@@thaknobodi Exactly, and some of the absolute best rust resistance out there. I'm a bit of a steel snob I admit, but I won't shit on 440x just because a lot of junk knives don't treat it properly.

I just got mine today it has that cling/rattle noise when opening & closing too

@straighttothepoint3477

Жыл бұрын

I think that is fairly normal, alot of otfs do that, even my microtech Ultratech does it just a little bit

And what exactly from this price point set it apart from a microtech? Because i had a hellhound trodoon and it was pure garbage, and yes it was original bought at an authorized dealer... Paid $300 for that and half of the case was fiber glass-ish, the release button fell just because it splintered one tiny bit of the rail

@straighttothepoint3477

2 жыл бұрын

I love my microtech Ultratech, never had a problem with it. microtech is known to be extremely reliable, but there are some cases where people have problems like what you are saying, which is expected with any manufacturer that mass produces knives. Some of them are bound to be flawed, but they have a lifetime warranty, so you can get it fixed for free. Also in no way is this akc better than a microtech. The action and reliability is similar but the blade steel being aus 8a it's very much a budget steel. compared to microtech, they always use premium steels that are well heat treated. Also when I got this akc, it was on sale for 60 dollars, but still for 120 ish it's not a bad option for a budget otf

YOU NEVER HEARD OF AUS8???? yer a young buck huh? you're in the everythings staining rusting cheap D2 ERA, I'd guess.

@straighttothepoint3477

Жыл бұрын

This was one of my first videos I’ve made, I have since learned about aus 8, feel free to check out some of my newer videos, posting one tonight actually!

Still sitting on the fence here re the OTF. 1. Pricey brands but yet with the rattle smh 2. SOG is said to have eliminated the rattle with their version

@straighttothepoint3477

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my recent video about the sog pentagon otf, it explains why you should not get it! Thanks man

Looked for this knife all over the place can’t find it

@charliegone1652

2 жыл бұрын

Bladehq and Grindworx has them now. I got all black...just works fantastic. Love the action and color. Getting the green and black one too.

Is this considered a switch blade knife?

@straighttothepoint3477

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, technically it's a double action otf (out the front) knife

Until I see the internals, I can’t buy anything other then microtech. I know what I’m getting

@straighttothepoint3477

2 жыл бұрын

That's fair

AUS 8 is an extremely common knife blade material. If you are going to do a knife Chanel and want people to think you might be worth listening to you should brush up on some of the basics.

@straighttothepoint3477

2 жыл бұрын

I agree and have since learned allot since making this video. My content will continue to be more and more knowledgeable. Thanks for the feed back

@jf4313

2 жыл бұрын

@@straighttothepoint3477 no problem! appreciate ya being able to take a little constructive criticism. Keep up the good work and i will keep watching.

I cant find them anywhere please help

@kristygoza7698

2 жыл бұрын

Bladehq Direct knife sales

How has it held up over time?

@straighttothepoint3477

Жыл бұрын

I have actually traded this one off, unfortunately, but from my understanding, they are good otfs that do well over time!

Aus 8 might as well be 440c

@straighttothepoint3477

4 ай бұрын

Yes definitely a cheaper steal but useful as its easy to sharpen and supposedly pretty tough aswell.

@cascadianrangers728

4 ай бұрын

@@straighttothepoint3477 It is really easy to sharpen, especially with a razor strop you can get a ridiculously fine edge

I want to see the best. Switchblade knives push. Bottom. Automatic. Opening close about a blade I would like. A 4:1/2 ) our. 5.1/2 that's just the. Blade I would like to see it

@wyatthunter987

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah well don’t be lazy and just look it up among the many vids about it on youtube

@butchcassidy3373

Жыл бұрын

Buy a Protech and you'll be happy

@commiesnzombies

8 ай бұрын

if you are rich and don't mind throwing money around a benchmade infidel is about 350.00 to 400.00

Is there any sort of safety I’m worried it will open up In my pocket or something?

@straighttothepoint3477

2 жыл бұрын

No there is no safety, but the way the switch is designed it would only open with intention. It takes a significant amount of force to actuate the switch so it opening in your pocket is extremely unlikely

@mrbubble4393

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I ordered one it should come on Friday

never heard of AUS 8 Steel ?

@straighttothepoint3477

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know about it when making this video, but I have since learned about it

How are you doing a knife review, and have "never heard of AUS-8"? Really?

@straighttothepoint3477

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh if you look at my channel you would see this was one of my first videos.. I was a noob haha. I have since learned about aus 8

Chinese pot metal......

@VinEllis

Жыл бұрын

It’s ITALIAN pot metal

@thaknobodi

5 ай бұрын

You're both wrong. AUS-8 is Aichi metals, japanese steel family.

AUS-8 one of the cheapest and worst metals for knives so if that is your best OTF you know absolutely nothing about knives and to back up what im saying how don't you know what AUS -8 is please don't quit your day job .

@straighttothepoint3477

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh if you went to my channel you would see this was one of the first videos I have ever made, I was indeed a noob.. I have since learned about aus8 steel. and I never said this was my best otf I was saying I used it cause I liked the action and I wasn't afraid of damaging it. My ultratech is by far the best I've had. But yeah thanks for being a prick 🤣

@straighttothepoint3477

2 жыл бұрын

Ive came a long way as far as knowledge of knives since then. If you watched my newer videos you would know that. But no you just talk shit when in fact you don't know shit. Also why the fuck would I quit my day job? I have not even 100 subs, I don't make money from this shit 🤣 once again, you're really displaying your "I'm an ignorant fuck" card

AUS 8 is an extremely common knife blade material. If you are going to do a knife Chanel and want people to think you might be worth listening to you should brush up on some of the basics.