Shootout
Best lightweight automatic knife for everyday tactical carry.
This is the rare out-the-front knife that prioritizes featherweight carry without sacrificing serious steel performance. By swapping traditional metal for a high-tech composite handle, it achieves a rugged, tactical feel that disappears in your pocket until you actually need it.
$280.00
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Who it's for
- Hardcore users needing superior edge retention and toughness
- Hikers and hunters prioritizing a lightweight, fatigue-free carry
- Tactical operators requiring rapid, reliable one-handed deployment
Who should skip it
- Buyers expecting premium handle materials at this price point
- Outdoor enthusiasts working in extremely dirty or dusty environments
- Residents in jurisdictions with strict automatic knife carry laws
Performance breakdown
Blade Steel Retention
CPM-CruWear steel offers exceptional edge holding for demanding daily tasks.
Deployment Speed
The double-action mechanism fires with authoritative, lightning-fast consistency.
Carry Weight
CF-Elite handle material makes this arguably the lightest OTF available.
Ergonomic Grip
Textured handle provides a secure, confident hold in wet conditions.
Deployment Reliability
Spine fire button placement minimizes accidental misfires while remaining accessible.
Utility Versatility
Tanto blade shape excels at piercing and heavy-duty utility work.
Key Specs
Open Length – 8.22” | 20.88cm
Blade Length – 3.51” | 8.92cm
Blade Thickness – 0.1” | 2.54mm
Closed Length – 4.71” | 11.96cm
Handle Thickness – 0.51” | 12.95mm
Mechanism – Double-Action Out-The-Front Automatic. Spine Fire Release Button
Blade Style – Tanto
Handle – Cf-Elite®
Pocket Clip – Deep Carry
Blade Finish – PVD
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