An automatic knife or switchblade is a type of knife that comes with a folding or sliding blade contained in the handle. The knife opens automatically by a spring when a switch, button, or lever on the handle is stroked. Most switchblade designs integrate a locking mechanism in which the blade is locked against closure until the spring extends the blade to the fully opened position. The block gets unlocked through the manual operating mechanism and allows it to be folded and locked in the closed position.
Switchblade knives are a fantastic addition to every knife enthusiast’s collection, but the knives are more than just attractive; they are extremely practical. So in today’s post, we have come up with some of the best automatic knives or switchblades from Boker, Benchmade, Kershaw, and more that are sure to tickle your fancy.
BOKER KALASHNIKOV TACTICAL TANTO KALS74BTS
The Boker Kalashnikov Tactical Tanto KALS74BTS knife features a black coated aluminum handle with molded finger grips and recessed button. The design of the switchblade is elegant, thin, and comfortable. The knife is black finished and the tanto style blade is AUS-8 steel. The hardware on the knife is all black including the pocket clip. The action of the knife is the first rate as compared to the other Boker Magnum series.
- Overall length: 8”
- Blade length: 3.25”
- Handle length: 4.75”
- Blade Style: Tanto
- Blade Grind: Hollow
- Edge Type: Plain
- Blade material: AUS-8
- Handle material: Aluminum
AGA CAMPOLIN 9” BRAZILIAN HORN BAYONET
This AGA Campolin’s 9” Italian stiletto from features a classic design with abalone handle scales. The bayonet style blade is made from stainless steel and has a satin finish that matches the sliding safety and firing button. Nickel silver bolsters alongside brass liners and pins gives the knife a highly collectible look. Buy the switchblade and add an authentic Italian stiletto to your knife collection today!
- Overall length: 24cm – 9,5”
- Blade length: 10cm to 4”
- Blade thickness: 2.7mm to 0.11″
- Weight: 125 gr
- Blade material: Stainless Steel
- Frame material: Brass
- Handle material: Ringpull
- Made in: Italy
FRANK BELTRAME 9″ IMIT IVORY CLASSIC SWITCHBLADE
This Frank Beltrame stiletto knife is a classic presentation piece in every knife enthusiast’s collection. The Switchblade features a simulated ivory handle and black bayonet stainless steel blade. The sliding safety and firing button on the knife’s front handle bears a polish satin finish. The knife opens quickly and the lock back is tight and secure. This stiletto will make a unique addition to any Italian collection.
- Overall length: 9”
- Blade length: 4”
- Blade material: 440A Stainless Steel
- Handle material: Ivory
The real handmade Italian Picklock Stiletto Switchblades from MySwitchblade are made with same undivided attention to quality as the old school picklocks of yesteryear. They are different from the newer bolster release stiletto switchblades in a way that you ‘pick’ the release tab from the locking tab. These are very collectible switchblade knives and straight out Of Maniago, Italy.
