is it a switchblade?
367795
No, its assisted opening, which means the tang of the blade is tapered so that once it is opened past a certain point the back strap spring will push it the rest of the way. It opens very smooth and fairly quick without the shock that a side opening switch blade has, frankly I like it better and there is no chance that it can come open accidentally.
367796
Not a switchblade. It opens pretty fast with assisted spring... but No "button" to push to open it. I wouldn't call it a switchblade. It's hella cool and sharp... kinda like a mini sword.
367797
No...it is a spring assist blade. The user must apply some pressure on the actuator to initiate the opeing of the blade
774402
Yes it is, but it is stiff when you get it. Just work it out as often as you can. It's a nice knife.
684141
Jennifer, yes it does. The clear plastic wheel catches the blade, which makes the blade spin.
1166880
Its a metal blade, if you aren't using mineral oil on it occasionally you'd be a fool. Even my flimsy little pocket pen knife gets a mineral oil rub occasionally.
1171809
The blade is spring assist, meaning the blade flips out from the side when pressing down the switch on the opposite side, a switch blade is a blade the shoots from the top with the press of a button
476430
Yes it is! It's a saw. Saws are not quit, but as saws go. I live in an apartment and I use it even late at night. No worries.
1492654
Nope, it's a fixed blade, solid 5160 steel. It weighs a ton. I love mine though, and the sheath is workable.
912875
Yes, it is. There are pictures available online if the blade (with tang) minus the handle.
861994
I have both too. I can't be 100%sure, but it looks like you could possibly interchange the blades.
1238152
I never tried to cut metal by switching blade as metal blade so I'm not sure about that
1117220
I believe the blade is keyed but you will have to look at a spare blade to be sure
584560
Its just a replica of the weapon used in the game Assasins Creed. When you hit the button, the blade should pop out and lock. Just something for looks!
1122161
This is not regarded as a switchblade by any state or federal jurisdiction. However, it would be illegal in the five boroughs of New York, as are ANY locking blade knife. This is considered "spring assisted". The difference between this and a switchblade is a switchblade holds the blade under constant spring tension, meaning it's normal state would be open when the lock is not applied. This knife has no constant spring tension, meaning if a lock is removed, it stays in a normally closed state. The spring engages only after the thumb tab has been more than 30% activated. Under the law, completely legal but one look and people will wonder. It is the fastest opening knife I've owned. This is not regarded as a switchblade by any state or federal jurisdiction. However, it would be illegal in the five boroughs of New York, as are ANY locking blade knife. This is considered "spring assisted". The difference between this and a switchblade is a switchblade holds the blade under constant spring tension, meaning it's normal state would be open when the lock is not applied. This knife has no constant spring tension, meaning if a lock is removed, it stays in a normally closed state. The spring engages only after the thumb tab has been more than 30% activated. Under the... » Read More This is not regarded as a switchblade by any state or federal jurisdiction. However, it would be illegal in the five boroughs of New York, as are ANY locking blade knife. This is considered "spring assisted". The difference between this and a switchblade is a switchblade holds the blade under constant spring tension, meaning it's normal state would be open when the lock is not applied. This knife has no constant spring tension, meaning if a lock is removed, it stays in a normally closed state. The spring engages only after the thumb tab has been more than 30% activated. Under the law, completely legal but one look and people will wonder. It is the fastest opening knife I've owned. « Show Less
2088839
Yes it is it has the splined shaft, not the flat one. If your blades have the flat where the shaft go's into you will need a new blade.
226505
I believe so, the blade isnt thin like fillet knife ( though it is as sharp). I bet you could find youtube videos of the knife in action. After all it is an " as seen on TV" product.
1000036
It is exactly as the picture shows it. Although these are legal in any US state the city of NY is in a large law suite right now with the American knife and tool assosciation because they are trying to say they are switchblades and confiscated them from large retailers and are trying to fine them heavily for it.
1461120
I believe it is, but I'm not an expert on Damascus Blades. I bought mine because it looked good.