Otf reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 203 Reddit reviews across 7 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Otf brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/chineseknives, r/knifeclub, r/knives, r/orangetheory, r/microtech. Top-rated brands include Microtech (4.6/5), Vespa (4.8/5), Kershaw (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews203
Subreddits7
Posts46
Brands54
Products79
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#1
Microtech
4.6
(42)
"I love my Microtechs and I think they are the best."
"Get a Microtech Scarab gen 3!"
"Scarab 2 and 3 are great."
"Hard use grab the scarab 2 or CT and you’ll be happy."
"Scarab 2."
"Just save up for a Microtech or Guardian Tactical."
"UTX-85 S/E part serrated."
"Usually I’m between my Ultratech and scarab ii."
"Ultratech for normal hands."
"Cypher 2 without a doubt."
#2
Vespa
4.8
(21)
"Vespa, and it's not even close."
"Definitely anything Vespa or Maxace."
"Vespa without a doubt"
"#1 Vespa, (by far)"
"I second all this talk about the Vespa big dragon. It is fantastic."
"Any Vespa clone of MT will be the best available."
"I love my Vespa clone in M390."
"Believe the hype. It fires easiest out of all of the clones I own."
"Generally considered as good or better than Microtech."
"Just get a Vespa Ripper."
#3
Kershaw
4.3
(18)
"I just got the Kershaw livewire for 42$ and have daily carried it for about 2 months and have not been disappointed at all."
"Kershaw Livewire! There's a dealer who sells through the swap."
"The kershaw livewire clone is excellent"
"Kershaw 9000 livewire from the Kolux store on aliexpress."
"If I were to get an otf right this moment it would be a Kershaw Livewire."
"You could pick any OTF from any of the big companies (Kershaw, Heretic, Hogue, Guardian Tactical, etc) and be pretty much guaranteed to get something better than a Benchmade OTF."
"Kershaw Livewire or any of the Hogue OTFs"
"Kershaw Livewire is good."
"I personally carry a Kershaw Livewire because it fits perfectly in my hand."
"Kershaw live wire."
#4
SheFit
5.0
(15)
"Shefit and ThirdLove are my go-tos."
"My Shefit bras have been worn and washed at least weekly for over two years and they show no signs of falling apart."
"SheFit best fit all around."
"I second shefit! All i wear for OTF"
"SheFit are awesome. I'm also a chesty gal."
"I also came to say Shefit because of the straps!! I love how much customizability they have. So much potential for adjustments and the support is fantastic."
"Also Shefit!"
"Shefit! I’ve tried other brands people recommend but nothing comes close."
"SHEFIT sports bras are the best ones I have found."
"Shefit for the win - 3 years without a day of regret"
#5
Maxace
4.8
(12)
"Maxace Neptune $108."
"The Neptune is very cheap and very rugged."
"Definitely one of the best otf you'll find for $108+ tax/shipping."
"Maxace gives best quality for the price."
"Maxace Neptune $100.00 with sld magic powder form D2."
"I do have a no limit night stalker made my maxace and it’s fantastic."
"The Maxace Archer is pretty damn good, with strong internal lockup and springs"
"Maxace archer . My opinion ."
"The glykon clone is for real incredible about $50."
"Maxace Neptune"
#6
Guardian Tactical
4.7
(11)
"I vastly prefer Guardian Tactical."
"I love me some Microtech but this would be my choice."
"The guardian Tactical 3.5 if u want a drop point."
"Guardian Tactical 035 or scout are my recommendations."
"Guardian Tactical should be high on your list."
"So far Guardian Tactical otfs have had the smoothest action of any otf I have handled."
"Personally my favorite is Guardian Tactical. Smoothest action and best feeling in the hand."
"I was in your position once. Chose Guardian Tactical."
"Used guardian Tactical is ur best bet at getting something good"
"Guardian tactical are on the easier side."
#7
Lightning
4.0
(9)
"$35 - Lightning otf"
"For absolute budget, Lightning is hard to beat."
"Can't beat lightning if you're just wanting to dabble with an OTF."
"Lightning OTF. They are super inexpensive, however I have had zero issues with them."
"Lightning"
"In terms of usability and ruggedness that lightning is going to take everything."
"Check out AKC, Lightning, or Atomic Defender brands. All have D/A OTFs that fit you budget and blade style"
"I personally would look at Lightning, AKC, and Atomic."
"Lightning is your best bet for cheap."
#8
Benchmade
4.3
(7)
"Benchmade Shootout, Guardian Tactical 035 or scout are my recommendations."
"Utility OTF i would check out the shootout or phaeton."
"Benchmade Autocrat is one of the easiest I've used."
"Benchmade Infidel has a very easy switch to manipulate."
"Unless you’re averse to benchmade as a whole, you might consider a Shootout."
"While the Benchmade Autocrat is my favorite, I'd say look at Hogue or Guardian Tactical."
"I am a fan of the Benchmade Infidel."
#9
Hifinder
3.8
(6)
"#2 Hifinder"
"I have three, two miker knives and one Hifinder. The Hifinder is better in every way."
"I just got a two Hifinders from there and they are very nice."
"Just type hifinder on aliexpress or dhgate, they are all high quality"
"Hifinder if you can't find a Vespa."
"Less money = Hifinder"
#10
Axial
4.5
(4)
"Axial shift is a great one that is actually made in the US."
"Your best bet is an Axial Shift."
"Axial shift."
"I like my axial shift more."
#11
AKC
4.0
(4)
"AKC makes a great budget of."
"Check out AKC, Lightning, or Atomic Defender brands. All have D/A OTFs that fit you budget and blade style"
"Definitely akc lighting."
"It's not the BEST option, but certainly not the worst."
#12
Adidas
4.0
(4)
"I felt that they were solid as a do it all shoe."
"I currently rotate between two pairs of shoes for OTF."
"Both shoes are true running shoes and are not recommended for heavy lifting."
"You might consider the Adidas Pureboost for a lower stack but otherwise similar."
#13
Hawk
5.0
(3)
"Hawk Deadlock is better if we're going for highest quality."
"The best? Hawk Deadlock, hands down."
"Hawk Deadlock. Yes it’s $1200, but it’s fixed blade solid when deployed."
#14
Athleta
4.0
(2)
"I love the Athleta Interval Bra and the Athleta Flex Spacer."
"Athleta invincible bra (it’s also on sale rn!!)."
#15
Under Armour
4.0
(2)
"Under armor has great high impact bras"
"I like the underarmour which keeps everything in place regardless of the shorts I wear."
#16
Hogue
4.0
(2)
"I do have a hogue/boker otf and like it a lot."
"Hogue makes some good OTFs, microtech UTX/85 is a tank."
#17
Böker
4.0
(2)
"If you want to go cheap the boker otf 2.0 are high value made by cobratec."
"Boker kalashnikov OTF was BladeHQs best for your buck."
#18
CobraTec
3.5
(2)
"I second the cobratec. Have three and are very reliable and good for every day use."
"The only brand that comes to my mind right now is CobraTec."
#19
Cobratech
3.5
(2)
"Cobratech has been my most reliable OTF out of them all. Not an upper-tier knife, but mine (and the one I bought a friend) have been 100."
"Cobratech has some budget OTFs. They are not bad for the price point imo."
#20
ThirdLove
5.0
(1)
"I wear the sports bras from thirdlove and they are super supportive and don’t have any inserts! Highly recommend!!"
#21
Vuori
5.0
(1)
"Vuori Kore shorts are my “go to” for OTF."
#22
Fleo
5.0
(1)
"I only wear Fleo bras, the Jourdaine style is my favorite go to."
#23
Ten Thousand
5.0
(1)
"Ten Thousand interval shorts. With liner. Best shorts out there."
#24
Vespa Dragon
5.0
(1)
"The Vespa Dragon is a Gen 3 CT clone that is really nice."
#25
Buff Bunny
5.0
(1)
"Buff bunny Bloom and Revolution bras. So supportive and so soft"
#26
Nike
5.0
(1)
"Nike Metcon are the best cross trainers for OTF, IMO."
#27
New Balance
5.0
(1)
"I LOVE my new balance 880s."
#28
EMP EDC
5.0
(1)
"I really like the emp edc pulse otf. Hasnt misfired on me once."
#29
PDW
5.0
(1)
"PDW audax"
#30
Vipertech
5.0
(1)
"I have an OTF from Vipertech that I got for like $50 in their mystery OTF box."
#31
ThrottleJ
5.0
(1)
"ThrottleJ has the best OTF deals by far."
#32
Exo-U
5.0
(1)
"Very cool otf gravity utility knife. And u can find them brand new for about $77."
#33
Heretic
5.0
(1)
"The heretic cleric 2 took over the top spot for OTF in my rotation."
#34
SAXX
4.0
(1)
"Almost anything with a compression liner. i prefer SAXX / 7" inseam."
#35
REI
4.0
(1)
"I like REI Swiftland shorts. Pockets are tiny, though."
#37
Ky-Knives
4.0
(1)
"Just got 2 microtech clones for 55 shipped"
#38
Ex Officio
4.0
(1)
"I wear ex officio give-n-go boxer briefs with a basic pair of nike dri-fit basketball shorts and everything seems to stay in place where it should."
#39
Combat Troodon
4.0
(1)
"$320ish on ks - gen 3 combat troodon"
#40
Champion
4.0
(1)
"I use Champion front zip. Just search on Amazon. Surprisingly supportive for workouts!"
#41
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"I wear either compression shorts with built in (longer) underwear from Amazon or just regular athletic shorts from Target."
#42
Vfus
4.0
(1)
"Vfus is a great knock off on Amazon if you're on a budget. I actually prefer the vfus material, it's softer"
#43
Ewedoos
4.0
(1)
"Ewedoos on Amazon have been my favorites! 36d"
#44
Glycon
4.0
(1)
"Ok knives glycon is really genuinely good."
#45
Atomic Defender
4.0
(1)
"Check out AKC, Lightning, or Atomic Defender brands. All have D/A OTFs that fit you budget and blade style"
#46
Kratos
4.0
(1)
"I was impressed and got one of their OTF knives and have been very impressed."
#47
On
4.0
(1)
"People like the On Cloud X4s right? I just bought them!"
#48
HiFinder
4.0
(1)
"For that price range HiFinder Ultratech in any flavor."
#49
NoLimit
4.0
(1)
"NoLimit Knightstalker ll or it's Cousin Maxace Medusa."
#50
Cretace
4.0
(1)
"Maxace Neptune or Cretace Ares."
#51
Medusa
4.0
(1)
"I have a Medusa and I have a Vespa Ripper."
#52
Vipertec
4.0
(1)
"Vipertec otf is the standard cheapo i think."
#53
Fooh
3.0
(1)
"#3 Fooh"
#54
Miker
3.0
(1)
"#4 Miker"
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