I am looking to get my first OTF. First off, I LOVE my 806SD2 and i really like the BM quality.

I am looking for a small OTF knife that i will occasionally EDC and also toss in the backpack when i go out as a backup. I like the red handle Tumult and the orange handle MT UTX85. I think these colors would be easy to find inside a backpack or a low light condition.

The vibe i get after reading about both knives is that the Tumult is a no frills do work knife, and the UTX85 is more delicate, refined but still stout, knife. on the flip side i have read that MT quality control has gone south, and they are not anywhere near what they were a few years ago.

both are very nice, if my "financial planner" (wife *cough**cough*) would let me i would just buy both...

Anyhow i am looking for recommendations for people that have EDC'ed either of these knives

Thanks everyone

This message has been edited. Last edited by: mparker,

mt is the pits there knives is nothing like it used to be the painting on the handle scales is crap,there customer service is a big zero,good luck and welcome....

If you are looking for something to throw in your backpack when hiking I would advise getting a small fixed blade... If you are set on getting a auto then I would take a look at the Benchmade AFO II..BTW welcome to the forums.

how bout the mini infidel?????????

I remember when the infidel was all the hype

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Originally posted by Jedi:
I remember when the infidel was all the hype

Oh young Jedi .....it seems you have become older and wiser
Well , one out of two aint that bad

look into bark river knives,no auto but a excellent outdoor knife,,,,,,,,,,,,,,