How do double action out the front knives work?

The mechanism inside a dual-action OTF knife is delicate and a patented device. The mechanism is a flat plate the length of the knife’s handle sitting to one side of the blade. Holding the plate at either end is a coiled spring under tension, the force each exerts canceling out the other.

How does a switchblade knife work?

The cocking arm is pulled backwards which itself pulls the blade backward. When the blade is fully retracted the spring mounted button rests in the forward notch and again pops up and locks the blade in the cocked position. The cocking arm is then manually pushed forward to again sit flush with the handle.

What makes a knife double action?

Double Action OTF knives automatically extend and retract by using a sliding button or lever. Double action OTF knives are considered easier to use, but are more expensive compare to a similar single action knife. Below you find our complete selection of double action knives.

What is a double action automatic knife?

A dual action automatic is a knife that can be opened in two different ways. A dual action automatic knife is one that can be opened automatically with the touch of a button and it can be opened manually.

What does OTF knife stand for?

out-the-front knife
An OTF Knife, also known as an out-the-front knife, sliding knife, telescoping knife, or angel blade, is a pocketknife with a blade that opens and closes through a hole in one end of the handle.

Are OTF knives legal?

Currently, the only country-wide law about switchblades is US Code Title 15, Chapter 29, and this law only controls the importation of these knives into the US, and the sale over state lines. Many have prohibitions on the sale of them, and most have laws against carrying them concealed.

Are double action knives illegal?

The law in California allows most knives and has only some restrictions on concealed knives. Knives that are disguised as something else or intended to pass a metal detector are illegal. Additionally, daggers and throwing knives are illegal. Switchblades are legal so long as the blade is less than 2 inches long.

What is the difference between single action and double action OTF knives?

A single-action OTF knife deploys the same way a double action OTF knife does. It’s what happens afterwards that differentiates the two. A single action knife has to be manually retracted, whereas a double action knife automatically retracts when you push the button again.

Are dual action knives legal?

Currently, the only country-wide law about switchblades is US Code Title 15, Chapter 29, and this law only controls the importation of these knives into the US, and the sale over state lines. It has no effects on buying, owning or carrying switchblades. Such is left to the states.

Can you carry an OTF knife?

California. The law in California allows most knives and has only some restrictions on concealed knives. Knives that are disguised as something else or intended to pass a metal detector are illegal. Switchblades are legal so long as the blade is less than 2 inches long.

What is the difference between a switchblade and an OTF knife?

In basic terms, a switchblade is a knife featuring a blade that springs out of the handle when a button is pressed. The second type of switchblade is called the OTF (out the front) switchblade because the blade comes out at the top of the handle, like a pen.

How does a double action switchblade knife work?

Double Action Knives. By pushing on the handle with your thumb you will make the handle swivle and cause the knife to act like a switchblade knife. If you just pull on the knife blade without pushing up on the handle it will work like a regular pocket knife. Our Double Action Automatic Knives can be bought wholesale in bulk.

What are the parts of a switchblade knife?

Switchblade Knife Structure. It contains the folded knife blade, a spring and a locking mechanism attached to a button that extends from one of the flat sides of the handle. The hilt and base of the knife are both made of steel or brass.

Where can I buy a double action pocket knife?

If you just pull on the knife blade without pushing up on the handle it will work like a regular pocket knife. Our Double Action Automatic Knives can be bought wholesale in bulk.

How does double action work on a pistol?

Once the gun has fired, the hammer stays in the decocked position until the hammer is re-cocked (single action), or the trigger is pulled again (double action). With a semi-automatic pistol using this action, the initial trigger pull will cock and release the hammer (double action).