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 dagger 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*
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Overall Length: 8.00"
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Blade Length: 3.25"
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Blade Thickness: 0.11"
- Blade Material: 440
- Blade Style: Dagger
- Blade Finish: Two-Tone
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Edge Type: Plain
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Handle Length: 4.75"
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Handle Thickness: 0.50"
- Handle Material: Aluminum
- Handle Color: Black
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Weight: 4.10 oz.
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User: Right Hand, Left Hand
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Pocket Clip: Tip-Down
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Knife Type: Automatic
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Opener: Thumb Slide
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Brand: Lightning Elite
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Model: D/A OTF
- Country of Origin: China
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Perry knife works is the best
Placed an order on Sunday night and they had it shipped the next day. It was at my house after 3 days! These guys are fast and have f Great prices. So far I’m impressed with the lightning elite. Better than the original lightning otf and about the same price. Can’t wait to do business with perry knifeworks again.
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Sound Value for the Price
OK it may not compare with my Microtech Ultratech, but then again at $29.95 it's less than one-tenth the price and a perfectly reasonable budget OTF.(maybe even better than that: Time will tell). Pros: - I've fired it hundreds of time since it arrived, and it has never once failed to deploy forcefully and quickly. - Two-tone dagger blade is handsome, and even after hundreds of deployment / retraction cycles it shows zero evidence of rubbing on the handle opening. - Pretty much ambidextrous, since (non--relocatable) clip is fairly shallow and does not create a "hot spot" in either hand. - Fairly comfortable to hold, with textured sides and ribbing on edges / short sides. - Reasonably sharp blade edges out-of-the-box. - Unobtrusive with all-black handle, clip, sliding deployment button, and even mostly-black blade: definitely on the 'stealth' side (if you like that – I do). - Sliding deployment / retraction button is well shaped and action is very predictable as to just when in its sliding travel the blade will deploy / retract. - Deployment button requires firm but not uncomfortable pressure to actuate, and (as an additional benefit) is highly unlikely to accidently actuate when in the pocket, etc.). - Clip is mounted with three screws, so less susceptible to loosening / moving with use (unlike clips with only one or two screws). - Fit and finish, while not perfect, is quite good, especially considering the price point. No sharp corners or rough spots. In fact the entire handle is nicely chamfered / rounded at all edges and corners. - Includes free nice-quality black nylon carry case with belt attachment. - Great fun / fidget factor: must acknowledge that it's hard to keep your hands off it! Cons: - A bit heavy at 4.0 ounces. - A bit bulky at almost 4.75" handle length. - Ergonomics are pretty basic: it's essentially an elongated rectangular box, albeit with chamfered edges: not uncomfortable to hold, but not something that just "Melts into your hand," either. - No threaded clip-mounting holes on opposite side of handle for the clip screws (which would allow fully ambidextrous carry and handling). - Clip is not a "deep carry" style, so when in one's pocket the knife handle will project out of the pocket top by up to three-quarters of an inch. - No finger choil or thumb ramp / jimping, so so you won't be bearing down with the thumb and forefinger on the blade when cutting (but then again that's the norm with almost all double-edged blades). - Definitely some up-and-down + side-to-side ‘play’ in the blade when deployed (though truthfully, all OTF blades have at least a detectible bit of this). Unknowns: - Durability? Many report no issues even after carrying their Lightning OTFs for years but, having had it for only a few weeks, I cannot yet vouch for that. - Blade steel? Nowhere stated, though I have read elsewhere that it's 440C. If true, and considering the price of the knife, this is a solid budget steel choice (certainly much better than such junk as 420 / 440A / 440B./ "Surgical Stainless" / H1 / etc.). - Country of Origin? I have read "Taiwan," but no one seems absolutely certain where it is manufactured. Recommendation / Tip: Apply a drop of Rem Oil / Nano Oil (10 Weight) / CLP Break-Free / Etc. to area beneath sliding deployment button and to blade base (when blade is deployed) – to lubricate and promote smooth action of the knife. Conclusion: if you're looking for a competent budget--friendly, double-action OTF knife, this is really a bargain.
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Sound Value for the Price
OK it may not compare with my Microtech Ultratech, but then again at $29.95 it's less than one-tenth the price and a perfectly reasonable budget OTF.(maybe even better than that: time will tell). Pros: - I've fired it hundreds of time since it arrived, and it has never once failed to deploy forcefully and quickly. - Two--tone dagger blade is handsome, and even after hundreds of deployment / retraction cycles it shows zero evidence that it is rubbing on the case. - Pretty much ambidextrous, since (non--relocatable) clip is fairly shallow and does not create a "hot spot" in either hand. - Fairly comfortable to hold, with textured sides and ribbing on edges / short sides. - Reasonably sharp blade edges out-of-the-box. - Unobtrusive with all-black case, clip, sliding deployment button, and even mostly-black blade: definitely on the 'stealth' side (if you like that - I do). - Sliding Deployment / Retraction button is well shaped and action is very predictable as to just when in its sliding travel the blade will deploy / retract. - Deployment button requires firm but not uncomfortable pressure to actuate, and (as an additional benefit) is highly unlikely to accidently actuate when in the pocket, etc.). - Clip is mounted with three screws, so less susceptible to loosening / moving with use (unlike clips with only one or two screws). - Fit and finish, while not perfect, is quite good, especially considering the price point? No sharp corners or rough spots. In fact the entire handle is nicely chamfered / rounded at all edges and corners. - Great fun / fidget factor: must acknowledge that it's hard to keep your hands off it! Cons: - A bit heavy at 4.0 ounces. - A bit bulky at almost 4.75" handle length. - Ergonomics are pretty basic: it's essentially a n elongated rectangular box, albeit with chamfered edges: not uncomfortable to hold, but not something that just "Melts into your hand," either. -- No threaded clip-mounting holes on opposite side of handle for the clip screws (which would allow fully ambidextrous carry and handling). -Clip is not a "deep carry" style, so when in one's pocket the knife handle will project out of the pocket top by up to three-quarters of an inch. - No finger choil or thumb ramp / jimping, so so you won't be bearing down with the thumb and forefinger on the blade when cutting (but then again that's the norm with double-edged blades). Unknowns: Durability? Many report no issues even after carrying their Lightning OTFs for years but, having had it for only a few weeks, I cannot yet vouch for that. Quality of blade steel? Nowhere stated, though I have read elsewhere that it's 440C. If true, and considering the price of the knife, this is a solid budget steel choice (certainly much better than such junk as 420 / 440A / 440B./ "Surgical Stainless" / H1 / etc.). Country of Origin? I have read "Taiwan," but no one seems absolutely certain where it is manufactured. Conclusion: if you're looking for a competent budget--friendly, double-action OTF knife, this is really a bargain.
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Lightning elite Dagger blade
Snappy and sharp.
