Automatic knives are becoming much easier to buy and carry in more places and now is a great time to get into them. Advantages include lightning fast deployment, easy one-handed use, and the straight-up cool factor. They are excellent for anyone that may have only one hand, arthritis, or just love using a really fast knife for tactical use or EDC. Here are three great entry-level automatics for under a hundred bucks.
The Boker Plus Kalashnikov is a great hard-hitting auto. It gets its name from the designer of the AK-47 rifle, Mikhail Kalashnikov. It’s one of most dependable rifles around the globe and this knife keeps up with its namesake. It looks freaking awesome, too. It rocks an AUS8 steel blade that opens up with the push of a button. The handle is made from milled aluminum with rubber inserts. Combine that with fingers grooves and you’ve got an amazing grip for any situation. Prices for the Boker Plus Kalashnikov start at about $40.
Boker Plus Kalashnikov Details
- AUS8 Stainless Steel, Satin Finish
- 3.25″ Clip Point Blade
- Push Button Open/Lock Release
- Aluminum Handle, Rubber Inserts
- Tip-up Pocket Clip
- Lanyard Hole
- 4.25″ Closed
- 7.5″ Overall
Bear & Son also produce automatic knives under their Bear Ops line. The Bear Ops Bold Action X is another great automatic that is ideal for EDC. This lightweight auto features a 14C28N steel blade with a bead blasted finish. It too is a push button opener and features a secondary slide lock to prevent the knife from being opened. The aluminum handle doesn’t weigh much and is contoured for a great grip. It also features a reversible tip-up pocket clip and a lanyard hole for attachments. The Bold Action X is priced right at $90.
Bear Ops Bold Action X Details
- Sandvik 14C28N Steel, Bead Blast Finish
- 3″ Drop Point Blade
- Push Button Open/Lock Release
- Safety Lock
- Aluminum Handle
- Reversible Tip-up Pocket Clip
- Lanyard Hole
- 3.2 oz.
- 4.12″ Closed
- 6.62″ Overall
- Made in USA
SOG makes their way onto the list with the SOG Spec Elite I. This knife was designed with military and law enforcement personnel in mind, but it’s an excellent EDC or tactical folder. The satin finished AUS-8 clip point springs to life with the push of a button. SOG tells us, “The Spec Elite series is one go-to blade when things get serious.” It’s very lightweight and balanced thanks to a hard anodized machined aluminum handle. Ambidextrous jimping adds excellent grip. It also features a reversible low-carry pocket clip.
SOG Spec Elite I Details
- AUS8 Stainless Steel, Satin Finish
- 3.5″ Clip Point Blade
- Push Button Open/Lock Release
- Safety Lock
- Anodized Aluminum Handle
- Reversible Tip-up Pocket Clip
- 4.25″ Closed
- 7.87″ Overall
- Made in USA
There you have it, three entry-level automatic knives under a hundred bucks. See for yourself how many awesome ways these can impact your EDC by clicking any link in the article or simply clicking the button below.
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