Can OTF “tactical” knives function in field conditions? Ultratech, Shootout, Exploit, EXO-M tested. 

@@CuttingBoardRxNice, what are your expectations?

@@CuttingBoardRx о, прекрасно, по-русски веселее. Ничего, если на русском писать?

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@@CuttingBoardRx I think it was a good test. I'm liking what you have been showing. I just meant that when crossing a stream or whatever water the OTF would likely be in a pocket or pouch & would get wet inside there. Obviously the operator could then lose a grip & then it would be in the silt. I wasn't criticizing your test in the least. Just imagined that it wouldn't be in hand in the water. Obviously more things could happen in such a scenario than I could guess. You did very good & risky testing.

I use my Microtechs heavily and have never had a problem - yours sucked for some reason but thousands and thousands used by many of my first responder friends have a very different experience than you.

@@CuttingBoardRx 100% agree about Spec Ops & Knife manufacturers !

@@CuttingBoardRx the gravity knife would be better for the long run less maintenance. But the otf and switchblades are still one if my favorite knives for convenience.

Single action knives would definitely work better compared to the D/A knives. I’m not sure how much better. But in theory due to the constant force of the spring, they should fully deploy. But when it all comes down to it. A fixed blade is far superior for a tactical use knife than an OTF, auto side opener or folder.

@@CuttingBoardRx John Wick is interesting because of tryin to repeat)))) Try it on with any OTF, that will be funny. But best way is the pencil

Ha! Have you seen my HypeSmasher and Dehyporator tests? Welcome to the channel, if you’re a new sub!

That’s my point exactly! Not everyone has the vast knife of knives like yours, so hopefully the video helped some folks to make a more informed choice!

No, they are buying Emersons and Spydercos.

Why bother, I know exactly how they will perform, flawlessly. Especially the Emersons, they are built specifically for tough environments. @@CuttingBoardRx

Seems to me that an intelligent person that truly relies on a knife would choose a fixed blade. I don't know, I'm just a casual collector. But, if I were preparing for an actual mission - fixed blade.

Being an smart arse is your constitutional right. How much you exercise this right will determine whether you will end up poor and alone or rich and happy 👍

@CuttingBoardRx not being a smart ass. im just pointing out a fact. The whole point of filming doing tests like this is to show viewers the performance of the knife. is it not?

Why tf is he gonna fly out to the middle of desert just to test a knife. Sounding alot like one of those “thank me for my service” types

Don’t get high on your own supply, Afghans in sandals don’t seem too Impressed with how tough NATO boys think they are m.

Putting a bit too much chili on the dog scoob.

Relax Rambo 😂

The military aren't the only ones who work in "field conditions". You may not get shot at being a farmer, a logger, or a utility worker, but your gear gets just as dirty.

Good to know.

The newest Microtechs are even better - you can’t go wrong with the original!

Not true. an Automatic knife can survive abuse. Newest Kershaw Livewire field-test and real-world review. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0g9C_BphLys.html

@@CuttingBoardRx I watched your video and although similar, from a scientific standpoint I don’t think it’s the same conditions. You had a soup of suspended fine sand before, which will intrusion of sand inside the mechanism a lot easier. Not saying that Kershaw mechanism couldn’t be superior to everything else, it is possible but it’s still by far less reliable than a normal folding knife. My experience with Guardian tactical did not involve any dipping in sand or dirt and was just simple use. My knives are tools that need to be ready to go, whether it’s for cutting a seatbelt during accident, cutting something up on a ladder or cutting up a steak and the more complicated the knife is the less I will trust it in the field. That’s why it’s either a crossbar, shark lock, lockback or a fixy for me.

@@mattnordlich184 what I love about my channel is how intelligent and well thought through some of the comments are. I actually agree with you on most points. My videos are for entertainment, although recently, I started producing more scientifically designed and better organized tests Including those of lock resilience. I built an apparatus, which I lovingly call The Hype Smasher that I use to test knife locks’ ability to absorb the realistic impulses… but perhaps better show you the videos than talk about them? Here are my latest: Kershaw Mini & Full Iridium, Layup, Demko AD20.5, and Boker Lateralis D2 roundup - 5 knives examined ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vbOx6bK3DFw.html Knife lock tests. Spyderco Manix 2, Benchmade Adira, Remette Falcon, Reate Alvin Lee, Microtech MSI ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6nsGMkTtXps.html

@@CuttingBoardRx I try to give constructive criticism or no criticism at all lol I’ll definitely check em out. The big questions is What’s your knife of choice?

@@mattnordlich184 Honest answer: I don’t know. If I only had one knife, it would be Spytillian (BM 550 with the spydiehole) or Manix 2 LW. Either one would be a recommendation for a reasonably priced US-made first knife. In the most basic plain-Jane configuration.