Piranha "Rated R" OTF

[Captain O]

I have been eyeing this instead of a Microtech.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Piranha-R ... tic--67995

Thoughts? Opinions?

[Mario]

I like how the switch is on the front but slightly off to the side. Interesting look. $300 is a bit steep for me. Usually my limit as far as what I spend on a knife is $250.

[Madmarco]

I like it, and I am NOT an OTF guy!

[Captain O]

I ordered the Piranha "Rated R" OTF knife earlier today and gave a Morakniv 511 to my landlord as a gift. (He needs a good fixed-blade knife for the farm). I think this will be a great "user" OTF. Best of all, it is made in the US of A in Twin Falls, ID.

[Quick Steel]

Captain O, Although I am not knowledgeable in the world of automatic knives, I do think the OTF you have chosen is certainly a good looking knife.

[Captain O]

Captain O, Although I am not knowledgeable in the world of automatic knives, I do think the OTF you have chosen is certainly a good-looking knife.

Thank you, sir. I try to "do my homework/research" before I make a purchase. If the black-handled had been available, I would have ordered it. This knife has the 145CM steel blade and, IMHO, the highly desirable clip point blade. When you watch the knife during a review/critique, I think that you'll draw the same conclusion I did. Impressive, handy, and downright useful. What's not to appreciate?

The handle is contoured for a safe grip and the firing button is in a good position for quick actuation and safe access. The fact that it is solidly built and made here in the Pacific Northwest (specifically, Twin Falls, ID) adds to the attraction. (I'm a sucker for things that are built here). At 2.83 ounces, the knife is easily carried and quickly drawn when needed. The titanium pocket clip is strong and keeps the knife securely in place.

I already have four Pirhana Knives (Virus, "X", P1 or "Pocket", and the "FIngerling") are all great examples of their great work. The "Rated-'R'" OTF should be just as good, if not better.

[Captain O]

I received an email informing me that I'll have the Piranha knife tomorrow. I'll let everyone know of my first impressions as soon as I am able.

[Madmarco]

Sounds good Cap', please do!

[1967redrider]

Good thing you pulled the trigger when you did, sold out.

[Captain O]

Good thing you pulled the trigger when you did, sold out.

I do believe that I snagged that last of the blue-handled, black firing-slide, mirror-polished, clip-point blade models. To paraphrase the immortal words of Duke The Crow from the 1972 X-rated animated feature film Fritz The Cat, "I think it has coolness"

VICTORY from the jaws of defeat!

[Captain O]

This knife has coolness! Both tight and fast, this knife will not only prove to be a great addition to the collection, but it should be a great "user" too.

If this is any indication of how the rest of the Piranha OTF lines is, I can wholeheartedly recommend the Piranha "Rated 'R'", Rated 'X'", and "Excalibur" knives. I favor the clip point that I have. The 2.85-ounce weight of the knife makes for easy carry and the 154CM steel in the blade assures me of a sharp blade when I need it.

Is that cool? Yeah, that's cool.

[1967redrider]

Niiiiiiiiiiiice

Any pictures?

[Captain O]

Niiiiiiiiiiiice

Any pictures?

Open this link.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Piranha-R ... tic--67995