Horizon Outdoor OTF Knives

JamesG · Jan 5, 2019

Hi All:

I am an older (65) knife guy who has been into autos for at least 25 years but only been into the OTF knives for 10 years or so. I have spent from $700+ for custom Microtechs to the cheap Lightnings knives from China. My favorite is the MT scarab but about 6 months ago a knife friend of mine on the east coast who has one of the nicest collections I have ever seen told me about Horizon Outdoor knives. I asked him to send me one so I could check it out. I now have several of them and carry one daily. They are in my opinion better made than some of the much more expensive US made knives plus they have great customer service in the US. The blade play reminds me of the older Vero Beach Microtechs. The new models (pictured) have M390 blades that are excellent at holding an edge.

Pictured with the polished blade is a Sentry and is about 7.5" long and the larger knife is there new model that is a little over 8" long. They come in a nice case with a tool to take them apart if needed.

Great knives for under $150 each.

Thanks:
James

DD44Dostovei · Jan 7, 2019

Very nice Look!
Thanks for sharing

Best place for purchasing?

D

MannyGlocks · Jan 7, 2019

JamesG,

I second that - Best place to purchase?

That said, I've always (though I really, really want one...) have been concerned that an OTF knife could possibly open while in my pocket...

Am I being overly cautious or does it happen perhaps more frequently than is mentioned...?

Thanks!

JamesG · Jan 7, 2019

Thanks:

If any of you want to check these out and live near Tacoma I would be glad to show you what they are all about.
It would be very hard for one of these to go off in your pocket a long as you are using the pocket clip. You don't want to carry a OTF knife on the bottom of your pocket anyway because the lint will get in and cause an issue with the function of the knife.
I will try to get you the information on the distributor in the US.

James

MannyGlocks · Jan 7, 2019

JamesG,

Thank you very much!

DD44Dostovei · Jan 7, 2019

I've never had an otf come out in pocket from (flea market junk even)

Now some of these push button automatics (lookin at you protech) without a lock are worrisome.

MannyGlocks · Jan 7, 2019

DD,

From what I'm reading the chance of an otf opening accidently isn't high, but it's higher than I'd like.

JamesG · Jan 7, 2019

I usually like the single edge more than the double edge but on these new knives the D/E is what I favor. Will probably sell the single edge and get another D/E.

Thanks:
James

Jruskky · Sep 6, 2019

Are any of the Horizon knives still available? Will buy?

Jruskky · Sep 6, 2019

Will buy if available?

jrk15 · Sep 6, 2019

They look very nice for the price. Would definitely be interested in one.

Jruskky · Sep 7, 2019

JamesG said:
Hi All:

I am an older (65) knife guy who has been into autos for at least 25 years but only been into the OTF knives for 10 years or so. I have spent from $700+ for custom Microtechs to the cheap Lightnings knives from China. My favorite is the MT scarab but about 6 months ago a knife friend of mine on the east coast who has one of the nicest collections I have ever seen told me about Horizon Outdoor knives. I asked him to send me one so I could check it out. I now have several of them and carry one daily. They are in my opinion better made than some of the much more expensive US made knives plus they have great customer service in the US. The blade play reminds me of the older Vero Beach Microtechs. The new models (pictured) have M390 blades that are excellent at holding an edge.

Pictured with the polished blade is a Sentry and is about 7.5" long and the larger knife is there new model that is a little over 8" long. They come in a nice case with a tool to take them apart if needed.

Great knives for under $150 each.

Thanks:
James

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Hi,
If the Horizon OTFs are still available, I would love to take them off your hands. I am local to Tacoma. Feel free to reach out if you want to let them go. [email protected]

JamesG · Dec 9, 2019

Hi All,

I have 9 new Horizon knives coming in this week. I am planning on having them at my table this Saturday at the WAC show in Puyallup.

Thanks
James