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Templar Knives builds out-the-front (OTF) automatic knives in the Gen II lineup, offered in Small, Slim, and Large frame sizes with tanto, drop point, and dagger blade options. Every blade is 440C stainless steel paired with an aluminum handle that includes a built-in glass breaker and pocket clip, and several models feature patriotic finishes like the Betsy Ross flag and painted wood-grain US flag handles. Impact Guns carries the Templar Knives lineup for everyday carry, duty use, and collectors.

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What Is an OTF (Out-The-Front) Automatic Knife?

An OTF knife deploys its blade straight out the front of the handle at the push of a button, rather than pivoting open like a folding knife. Templar Knives’ Gen II models are double-action, meaning the same button both extends and retracts the blade, which makes for fast, one-handed operation whether you’re opening a box or need quick access in an emergency.

Templar Knives Gen II Small vs. Slim vs. Large: Which Size Fits Your Carry Style?

The Small frame is built for discreet, everyday pocket carry, the Slim trims width further while keeping a longer blade profile, and the Large size steps up blade length and handle size for users who want more knife in hand. All three share the same Gen II mechanism and 440C steel, so the choice mostly comes down to how the knife rides in your pocket and how much blade you want available.

Blade Shapes Explained: Tanto, Drop Point, and Dagger

Templar’s tanto blades have a reinforced, angled tip built for piercing and hard use, drop point blades offer a more general-purpose curved edge that’s easier to control for everyday cutting tasks, and dagger blades are symmetrically ground for a knife that can be used effectively from either edge. Pick the shape that matches how you actually plan to use the knife day to day.

Templar Knives’ Patriotic and Limited Editions

Several Templar Gen II models feature US-flag-themed handles, including a Betsy Ross flag design and painted wood-grain American flag finishes, offered in both black oxide stonewashed and powder-coated blade finishes. These editions carry the same 440C steel and glass-breaker/pocket-clip features as the standard lineup.

Are OTF Automatic Knives Legal to Carry?

Automatic knife laws vary significantly by state and, in some cases, by city or county, covering blade length limits and whether OTF knives are restricted at all. Check your state and local laws before carrying or shipping an automatic knife, since restrictions differ widely across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel does Templar Knives use for its blades?
Templar Gen II knives use 440C stainless steel blades paired with aluminum handles.

What’s the difference between Templar’s Small, Slim, and Large Gen II knives?
They share the same double-action OTF mechanism and steel, differing mainly in overall size and blade length — Small for discreet carry, Slim for a narrower profile, and Large for more blade and handle in hand.

Do Templar Knives have a glass breaker?
Yes. Most Templar Gen II models include a built-in glass breaker on the handle along with a pocket clip.

Is it legal to carry an OTF automatic knife?
Automatic knife laws vary by state and locality, so check your local and state regulations before carrying or shipping one.

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