This has been asked to many times before..

J-man · Post by **J-man** » Fri Sep 13, 2002 2:31 pm

This is probably one of those questions that will be asked till the end of time, I NEED a good quality automatic mean't for serious use with a blade 3 - 3.5", With a steel that can hold an edge i.e. anything above 420, coilfired and is under 130$ US I'm currently looking at the BM mini-reflex, the SKM Cobra, The Thunder, Hurricane and the Raptor, S&W Swat autos, and the Pirana Model 2. I think thats all in my price range, any reccomondations from those or ones that you might reccomend that are under 130$ US.

Gort · Post by **Gort** » Fri Sep 13, 2002 3:22 pm

If you can get a real Puma any more, that would be my first
choice. I have one. It holds a fine edge, is coil fired,
has partial serations, and is just darned sturdy. The real ones (like mine) have a Rockwell hardness dent on the
blade. When I bought mine it was ~$35. I should have
bought 3. Not a pretty knife, but a great work kinfe,
and you don't tear up when you lose or break it.
I got mine from Knifeshop.

J-man · Post by **J-man** » Fri Sep 13, 2002 3:35 pm

Model..

Gort · Post by **Gort** » Fri Sep 13, 2002 3:46 pm

Booster

Unfortunately Puma stopped making this knife.
Herbertz bought the patent, and they now make
what looks like an identical knife, but I know
nothing of the quality or blade steel hardness.

This is what it looks like though

J-man wrote:Model..

Razor_54 · Post by **Razor_54** » Fri Sep 13, 2002 5:12 pm

Just received the Swat auto from PVK, very sharp and perfect for everyday carry. Even with our exchange rate, not even half of the price of a mini-reflex. Well worth the price..

slappy / psychoticsumo · Fri Sep 13, 2002 8:34 pm

i have a manual swat thumbstud opener and it kicks ass i been using the shit out of it and its still sharp great 35 dollar knife i dont know how the auto version is though

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 12:12 am

The Al Mar Harold Corby Tanto is a "Bear" compared to others in this size and price range. Very solid and heavier than most of the others. A thicher
blade and a great snap. I'm not crazy about Tantos but this is an industrial strength piece of cutlery.
Even the "Real Pumas" had oriental parts they WERE made to Puma specs. and assembled in Solingen.
There are several knives in this size/price range that will work for you.

Post by **jim d,** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 1:58 am

I have one of the Herbertz Boosters. It is a well made, inexpensive knife with an impressive kick and lock-up. The blade is 420. However, it is an incredible value.

Jim

J-man · Post by **J-man** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 2:56 pm

I'm currenty looking at the SWAT Medium combo-edge from S&W (Manual version), The normal or the B series one. What model do you have there slappy..

Zack · Post by **Zack** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 3:38 pm

The manual S.W.A.T. is a great user. Another is the Kershaw Whirlwind. I have one and it ends up in my pocket pretty much every morning.

Blade Runner · Post by **Blade Runner** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 8:07 pm

Mr. J-Man,

I got a gold anodized Magnum (supposedly made for Boker to their specs) on BA and I'm very happy with it. Strong spring, locks up really tight and solid, and is shaving sharp. It's Taiwan-made. KnifeShop carries them for around $50, but I got my BA knife for $33 from Robtique. Uncertain as to blade steel; KnifeShop says 420, The Knife Guy says 440. In either case, it's very sharp. I'm going to get another for carry and keep the first one NIB. I think it's on a par with, maybe even better than, my Puma Booster.

slappy / psychoticsumo · Sat Sep 14, 2002 11:09 pm

i have model 5000b all black partial serrated... lemme tell ya its real fuckin sharp i cut through a car door with it and its still fuckin sharp amazing knife

J-man · Post by **J-man** » Sun Sep 15, 2002 12:49 am

Right thru? And where did you get it, and one more thing.. Why did ya have to cut that thru that door? AND WHAT STATE IS ALL OF THIS HAPPEING IN?

And Razor, what which auto swat did you get from Josh one of the Baby autos or the medium auto?

Razor_54 · Post by **Razor_54** » Sun Sep 15, 2002 1:10 am

J-Man...Got the mini swat marked First Millennium Run. It has a small 2 1/2" blade and perfect for the pocket. I also have a 3001 S&W folder, which i've had for a couple of years, never been sharpened and has kept it's edge....Great knives...

The Falcon · Post by **The Falcon** » Sun Sep 15, 2002 5:41 am

Slappy,

Was that a Barbie Corvette door?