How to Fix an OTF Knife: Misfires, Half-Fires, and Blade Play

Most OTF problems get fixed without opening the handle: clear the channel, cut back the oil, push the slider all the way, and snug the clip screws. Here's the symptom-by-symptom fix list and when to send it in.

    Five-Minute OTF Pocket Clip Check: Screws, Tension, and Ride Height

    Five-minute OTF pocket clip check: loose screws, weak tension, high ride or snags, and simple fixes. FrontKick OTF for legal EDC days.

      Halloween Weekend With an OTF: Costumes, Candy Runs, and Trunk-or-Treat Rules

      A practical Halloween checklist for OTF owners: costume pocket problems, trick-or-treat with kids, trunk-or-treat and event rules, party judgment, and a SideKick default for everyday carry.

        Shorter Days With an OTF: After-Work Habits When Dark Hits Early

        A practical shorter-days checklist for OTF owners: pocket access after dark, light before blade, parking-lot habits, venue rules, and a SideKick default for everyday carry.

          Jacket Season With an OTF: Pocket Setup When the Layers Change

          A jacket-season checklist for OTF owners: clip depth under layers, switch clearance, draw practice, wet pockets, and a SideKick default for everyday carry.

            Fall Road Trip With an OTF: Car Rules, Not Airport Rules

            A fall road-trip checklist for OTF owners: state lines, glovebox vs pocket, venues, and a SideKick default for legal EDC days.

              Fall Yard Day With an OTF: Cut What You Should, Skip What You Shouldn’t

              A fall yard checklist for OTF owners: what to cut, what to skip, a quick wipe, and a SideKick default for legal EDC days.

                Five Questions Before You Pocket Your OTF Today

                A five-question OTF carry check for Labor Day week: laws, clothing, the day’s cuts, pocket access, and backup.