The CobraTec 952 OTF delivers reliable automatic deployment in a compact package designed for everyday carry and tactical applications. This out-the-front knife combines D2 tool steel durability with precision engineering for consistent performance when reliability matters most.
What Makes This Different
The 952 features a stonewashed D2 steel blade that maintains its edge longer than standard stainless options while resisting corrosion through proper heat treatment. The double-action mechanism fires and retracts with the same thumb slider, eliminating fumbling with separate controls. At just 4.75 inches overall, this knife provides full-size cutting capability in a package that won't print through clothing or weigh down gear.
Key Features
- 1.75-inch D2 tool steel dagger blade with stonewashed finish for enhanced edge retention
- Double-action OTF mechanism with ambidextrous thumb slider operation
- Black anodized aluminum handle provides lightweight durability at 2.8 ounces
- Dagger point geometry optimized for piercing and utility cutting tasks
- Pocket clip positioned for tip-up carry and quick deployment
- Glass breaker pommel integrated into handle design
- Safety lock prevents accidental deployment during transport
Field testing demonstrates consistent blade deployment across temperature ranges from 20°F to 120°F. The D2 steel composition maintains sharpness through extended cutting sessions while the anodized finish resists wear from daily pocket carry. Law enforcement and military personnel appreciate the one-handed operation for tactical applications, while outdoor professionals rely on the blade's ability to handle rope, webbing, and packaging materials without dulling.
Technical Specs
- Overall length: 4.75 inches
- Blade length: 1.75 inches
- Handle length: 3 inches
- Blade steel: D2 tool steel, stonewashed finish
- Handle material: Black anodized aluminum
- Weight: 2.8 ounces
- Blade style: Double-edge dagger point
- Deployment: Double-action OTF automatic
- Country of origin: China
- Manufacturer warranty: Limited lifetime
The CobraTec 952 represents proven OTF technology in a size-optimized platform that balances cutting performance with discrete carry requirements. Professional users and knife enthusiasts recognize this model as a reliable backup blade that delivers when primary tools aren't accessible.