9 Best Automatic Knives (Review) In 2021

It’s not every day you get to see such a fine and well-made military-grade design automatic knife at such a good price.  There is, no doubt, that this knife is practically a giveaway. At a finished weight of fewer than 5 ounces and a length of 4.33 inches when the blade is still withdrawn, this Grandway Spring-assisted knife is designed to easily fit into your pocket or ankle sheath yet allows you to move around without any discomfort.

For people who engage in military-like operations, this knife will blend in with your other gear just fine. The blade itself is carefully made using quality steel with a mark value of 440C. This simply means it’s super strong, durable and won’t get blunt easily, despite how frequently you use it. Furthermore, the blade here was subjected to high temperatures as well as black oxide treatment, imbued with anti-corrosive properties. More so, the surface of the blade is extra smooth so it can pierce through objects with reduced friction and high precision. That’s a whole lot of attention on just the blade, so you know you’re getting the good stuff.

NK Green EDC Folding Knife from NNK definitely screams anything action related. From the green military camouflage handle to the dark, menacing blade; in fact, you’ll feel like having a go the moment you set your eyes on it. You can credit this to the soft-touch yet rugged look of the handle which is also designed specifically to deliver a good grip when the knife is in use.

The carefully crafted handle is finished with a glass break knob at the base which might come in handy in an emergency scenario. What’s more, the pocket clip design here is put in place, so it can be safely and stylishly carried while on the go. Coupled with a sharp spear-like tip and the camouflage handle, you have a super action combat knife guaranteed to strike plenty of damage whenever the need arises. At the same time, you might want to be careful to ensure that this doesn’t accidentally discharge in your pocket, as it’s a bit touchy.

The makers of this carefully assembled utility tool are known for their quality arms and ammunition design, this includes knives and firearms. Therefore, it doesn’t come as much of a surprise that the Smith & Wesson M&P assisted knife oozes quality, durability, and ruggedness from the tip of the blade to the end of the handle.

One look at the carefully assembled military-grade design handle and you’ll agree this is no mediocre contraption. The design is not just made with ruggedness in mind but it also ensures a good grip and is finished with a tough glass break at the end of the handle so you are ready for any unforeseen lock-in or lock-out situations with your car. But, of course, that’s not all it’s meant for, the possibilities here are endless.

If you happen to be a bit knowledgeable on blades, you’ll agree that this SOG tanto knife is not ordinary crafted steel. Every inch of this impressive piece of steel was designed for a purpose. From the sharp chisel-like tip, this was purposely made at that specific steep angle to deliver an impressive tip strength, precision cuts and frictionless pierce.

More so, it will also interest you to know that the blade’s design dates all the way back to Ancient Japan. Back then, the blade was solely associated with Samurais whose duty was the last line defense. And so as not to confuse the slightly elevated belly for some ordinary good-look design, this is for extra penetrating strength while you cut through tough surfaces. That’s not all, SOG also executed perfect finishing with this blade using a titanium nitride treatment to ensure your knife is resistant to scratches and peels, which comes as a result of continuous handling. This treatment also gives the steel anti-corrosion properties which are as handy as can be.

At such a good price, the TAC Force TF-719BK assisted knife comes at practically a steal; as such, it probably can’t get any better than this. Altogether, this is your one-stop for economical, quality and surprising durability all put together.

Before you wave this off as just some ordinary knife with the rest, it will interest you to know that the makers of this one, have been making quality knives for over three decades and are the largest wholesale knife dealers in the United States. So, you’re not getting anything less than quality. Furthermore, at a weight of only 4.8 ounces and a length of 4.5 inches with the blade closed, this is the perfect everyday carry automatic knife. Slip it in your pocket, ankle sheath, or wear it as a boot knife, and you can surely move around easily. What’s more, you can also take advantage of the pocket clip for stylish safekeeping.

One of the major features the Benchmade Adamas series Knife got going is the blade strength. Crafted with D2 stainless steel known for its high chromium and carbon content you’re not only sure of toughness but also wear and abrasion resistance. This makes the Adamas series knife highly suitable  for multiple engagements such as fishing, hiking, hunting etc. For comfortable and safe use, the handle is designed using a stable polymer to ensure temperature stability in varying conditions. In addition, the rugged handle design also ensures you have a firm grip on this knife. There’s a convenient axis lock open-assist system that releases the blade in a single hand fashion once you are ready to engage.

Furthermore, Benchmade decided to throw in a sheath and a pocket clip for both a stylish and safe way of keeping  your knife when not in use. Though a little heavy at 7.88 pounds, this doesn’t impede its versatility or usefulness in any way. The overall length of this Benchmade pocket knife is about 4.88 inches when the blade is closed, that’s still portable enough to fit in your pocket as long as you don’t mind a little weight. Altogether, it’s alright if you want to keep this in your backpack or fanny-pack when hiking or fishing.

This is yet another beautiful crafted folding pocket knife from  Columbia River knife and tools. The M16-14SFG Folding Pocket Knife adopts the Japanese samurai Tanto blade known for superior tip strength, as well as a chisel-shaped tip which translates to precision cut through delivery with minimal friction. Like most Tanto blades, a slight elevation on the blade surface gives it a menacing look as well as added strength. What’s more, the veff serration design used here, just before the hilt, further gives extra superior cutting performance making cuts through fibrous material a piece of cake.

Additionally, a titanium nitride blade finishing in addition to an already impressive Tanto blade design makes this piece your one-stop for quality, wear-resistance, and durability. Furthermore, the aggressive handle design gives a steady grip for effective utilization. And when ready for use, be it in a spontaneous combat situation or regular domestic engagements, the blade deploys quickly and easily with very minimal pressure to the flipper balance, thanks to the open assist mechanism. In fact, the flipper balance also doubles as the blade guard for safety so your hands don’t slide across the blade when in use. And for extra safety, a red pin secures the blade after release. You’ll also like that it’s not a heavy knife at all sitting at a lightweight of 3.5 ounces so it can serve as your everyday carry utility tool. All of this put together is great value for your money at only $53.23. You can even carry it as a camping knife.

This Schrade Viper 3 OTF Blade adds style, aggressiveness, and quality all together in this impressive specimen of steelwork whilst the stainless steel serrated blade will surely cut through fibrous material with minimal applied pressure.  So, go ahead and use it to cut through your bread and other materials as the spear pointed blade design here adds extra piercing performance with less friction.

Also the out-the-front (OTF) open assist mechanism releases the sharp stainless steel blade with the right pressure. Likewise, the aluminum gives the handle’s aggressive design delivers an overall firm grip for effective use. In fact, the aluminum content here helps to maintain the overall weight at five ounces; so it can pass for an everyday day carry tool, perfect for an everyday user. It’s also worth noting that you might also want to ensure safety when in use by engaging the safety lock to prevent unwanted blade slide. All in all, you can package this as a graduation present or a welcome to adulthood present for anyone who is big on self-defense. For more handy blades like this, check out our guide to the best keychain knives.

MTECH Tactical Dagger is yet another product that offers great value for little money considering the amazing features that comes with this spring assisted dagger. While the price is not the only motivation that drives purchase, it’s a huge factor if you’ll get similar features found in this high end product. At such an affordable price, this automatic action knife packs all the ruggedness, sleekness, and durability you’ll find in a tactical action knife whilst the spear-shaped tip of the blade is designed for the delivery of an easy, frictionless pierce-through cut with little pressure applied. Additionally, the spring-assist technology here deploys the blade efficiently and with speed when the need arises and also comes with a safety thumb guard that prevents your thumb from any unexpected slips into the blade.

The handle design finishes at the end with a glass break knob feature that might just come in handy just in the case that you get locked in or out of your vehicle. Surprisingly, this automatic knife and all its cool features wrap up to a total weight of about 7.2 ounces, so it’s not your regular lightweight automatic pocket knife. However, this doesn’t impair its functionality in any way. It’s a good gift choice for that friend or family member that hunts, hiking or is part of any arm of the military. For all the divers out there, we have prepared our selection of the best diving knives, so check them out.