Product Description
This Lightning Elite D/A OTF action packs a big punch but doesn't pack a punch on your wallet. The dual action sliding button has great updated action that makes it smoother and faster opening and closing the blade. The drop point blade has a two-tone finish and is effective and very efficient. This model has an black powder coated aluminum alloy handle with a textured surface for a superior grip. The firing button is mounted on the side, making the Lightning slim and easy to carry. *By purchasing this knife you are agreeing to our terms & conditions*
-
Overall Length: 8.00"
-
Blade Length: 3.25"
-
Blade Thickness: 0.11"
- Blade Material: 440
-
Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Finish: Two-Tone
-
Edge Type: Plain
-
Handle Length: 4.75"
-
Handle Thickness: 0.50"
- Handle Material: Aluminum
- Handle Color: Black
-
Weight: 4.10 oz.
-
User: Right Hand, Left Hand
-
Pocket Clip: Tip-Down
-
Knife Type: Automatic
-
Opener: Thumb Slide
-
Brand: Lightning Elite
-
Model: D/A OTF
- Country of Origin: China
Other Details
All Lightning OTF knives are 100% guaranteed against manufacturer's defects.Product Videos
Custom Field
Product Reviews
6 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
-
Awesome otf
Way better than ordering from grindworx. Better quality sharper edge and comes with a belt knife pouch so happy I found this site thank u for all your hard work
-
LIGHTNING ELITE THE BEST
VALUE PER DOLLAR SPENT IS SO HIGH WITH THE NEW LIGHTNING ELITE. IT HAS NEVER EVER MISFIRED, ADD SILICONE SPRAY INSIDE AFTER CLEANING WITH BRAKE PARTS CLEANER, AND IT'LL RUN SMOOTH AND FAST. YEAH, BLADE STEEL ISN'T SOME 2023 SUPER CRYOGENICALY LABORATORY EXPERIMENT. BUT IT DOES THE JOB. DOUBT ANYONE IS SKINNING A MOOSE WITH A OTF. AS A EDC, IT'S JUST FINE. WORKS CONSISTENTLY AND WON'T HURT THE WALLET. SAME GOES FOR ALL LIGHTNINGS, "ELITE" OR NOT. I LOVE MINE. AND WITH MY WICKED EDGE GEN 3 PRO. THEY ARE UNGAWDLY SHARP.
-
High quality!
Wicked sharp, reliable, good a knife as custom, love it. I've spent hundreds on some o.t.f. d/a autos, and not been any happier. Thanks
-
BEST EDC
THE 1 HANDED WONDER. FOR THE $$ IT CANNOT BE BEAT. MY EDC, AND UNGAWDLY SHARPENED ON MY WICKED EDGE GEN 3 PRO. MIRROR POLISHED, TO 5 MICRON. if you aren't in a marxist state......ih who cares, buy one anyhow!
-
lightning otf
exactly what I wanted... thanks!
-
VERY Good budget, quality daily knife!
If you have ever watched or read reviews about Lightning Knives, you will know that they are very well thought of, as far as daily use knives. That said, first of all, this is not made by the same company. The company for Lightning is out of Taiwan, the company that makes these, are directly in China. That said, every review that I have seen or read about these is that they are better quality than Lightning. Which is why I decided on one, rather than a Lightning. And, after getting this, and the dagger style blade, I really do have to agree. This is a good knife that would be a great pic if you are new into the field of OTF automatic knives, or if you are looking for an OTF to carry around in your pocket everyday as a "beat it up" knife. As for the latter, this knife is Really LIGHT for an OTF. The weight and relatively smaller size make it for a really good feel in the pocket. The clip however, is too stiff, and it does make for some serious pressure against the pocket. I'm going to list my Cons first, as that is the shortest of the list. Finish: While the scales/handles edges do match up much better than the Lightning knives, they Do still use that same Paint on the handles, rather than anodizing. This wears off pretty fast, when carried and used daily. You WILL need a precision screwdriver set. One that includes a # 4 sized bit, for the screws. I'm not saying that the screws or the handles are cheap. But these knives snap open and closed with some serious authority (Big grin). Which in itself is highly satisfying. It is however, enough to loosen the scales up with repeated firing. So you will need the screwdriver to tighten the screws back up. A minor dose of Blue (medium) loc-tite may be something to consider on the screws as well. Sharpness. Ok, that's not a word to describe the edge on the two that I received. The grinds on them are actually good, even, and all in line. If you're looking for something that you can run your finger across and not worry about getting cut, this is a good knife for you. If you're wanting something with some really good cutting power, invest in a sharpening system, and "hone" up those sharpening skills. Neither of the ones I received have a very good cutting edge. I'm still working on my sharpening skills, so I haven't put them to a stone yet, to see what kind of edge they will take. The pros. VERY light. These are probably THE lightest OTF knives that I have of mid-size. The balance is REALLY good. In the handle, the knife is balanced pretty much right in the center of the handle. Extended, its about an inch past the center of the handle. Operation: Pushing the button is nice and smooth. The pressure stages just slightly til it hits the release point and then SNAP! There's no wall. The pressure needed to operate it is very very comfortable. I can manipulate the blade with the bottom, or side of my thumb, either hand. Tho, still too much to use my first finger, without a longer handle for more leverage. It's a light trigger but not light enough to worry about it going off in your pocket. The button is decent, and the ridging is definitely NOT going to cause wear and tear on your thumb. The button could be a tad bit more flat at the top though, for those of use who press on the top of the button, rather than the butt or front. They snap hard. Not like it's going to go flying out of your hand or anything crazy like that. But yeah, I said earlier that it's with authority, and that's what I meant. My drop point will fire about 1/4 of an inch into cardboard before de-railing! For an OTF, it's a bit on the loud side. So if you use them for fidgeting, yeah, you're gonna annoy other people around you. Neither of mine have any noticeable spring noise. Which is HIGHLY surprising for a sub 150 dollar OTF. Fires reliably 100% of the time. I've been fidgeting both of them for several days now, and have had no problems with them not deploying properly. In finishing, I think that both of them are really good knives, at a fantastic price. They won't win any beauty contests, especially as they age, but they feel really good in the hand, are very comfortable to use, and are cheap enough that you can easily have a backup in case one of them gets gummed up and needs maintenance.
