OTF Knives, Switchblades, Knives & Self Defense Products
Knives, stun guns, pepper spray, and everyday carry gear for people who take preparedness seriously.
OTF knives, tactical fixed blade knives, pepper spray, and stun devices remain some of the most widely used personal protection tools today. South Summit focuses on equipment designed for reliability, durability, and real-world use.
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OTF knives and out the front knives
An OTF knife keeps its blade inside the handle. Push the thumb slide and the blade fires straight out the front. We have more than 200 OTF knives in stock, from $13 minis to $80 full-size models, in double action and single action. Best sellers right now include the pink Kawaii Click mini, the Kawaii Quickdraw, the Shadowline mini and the Ghost Recon compact. New to them? Read how OTF knives work, then shop all out the front knives.
Automatic knives and switchblades
An automatic knife opens with a button instead of your thumb on the blade. The classic side-opening switchblade is the Italian stiletto: a long, slim blade with marble, wood or ivory-look handles. Our automatic knives start under $10, and most stilettos cost $17 to $22. Popular picks: the Godfather Heritage push-button stiletto, the Midnight Highway, the Godfather in black wood and the Kawaii Milano. See how automatic knives work, the best automatic knives under $50, or shop all switchblades.
Knives for every use
Beyond OTFs and switchblades, we carry knives of every kind. Assisted opening knives flip open with a push on the blade, like the Liberty 250. Butterfly knives are for flipping and collecting. Fixed blade knives cover hunting knives, kukris and cleavers, like the Himalayan Legacy kukri. Also see pocket knives, hidden knives, throwing knives and neck knives. Guides: best pocket knives for EDC, best knives under $50 and best knives under $20.
Self defense products
Our self defense products cover every budget and carry style: pepper spray, stun guns, self-defense keychains, brass knuckles, batons, nunchucks and blowguns. For women, see self defense tools for women and the best self-defense keychains. For students, see campus safety and self defense.
Are automatic knives legal?
It depends on where you live. Texas has allowed switchblades and OTF knives since September 1, 2013, and some states and cities still restrict them. This is not legal advice, so read Texas knife laws and the state-by-state automatic knife guide before you order. Every order ships from Richardson, Texas.
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Every product we carry has a job to do. We stock equipment that holds up in real use, not gear that only looks good in the package.
Ships Fast from Texas
Orders leave our Richardson warehouse quickly so you get your gear in days instead of waiting weeks.
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Choosing the Right Self-Defense Gear
Pepper Spray
A compact personal defense tool designed to create distance between you and a threat using concentrated OC spray. Shop pepper spray and self-defense keychains.
Tactical Knives
Fixed blades and automatic knives built for durability, control, and quick access when needed. Shop fixed blade knives, OTF knives, assisted opening knives and butterfly knives.
Stun Devices
Electronic deterrent tools designed to disrupt and stop a threat while remaining compact for personal carry. Shop stun guns, brass knuckles and throwing knives.
From the South Summit Journal
Start with the guides readers use most: best brass knuckles, best self-defense keychains for women, best assisted opening knives under $25, best butterfly knives, stun gun vs Taser, best pepper spray, OTF knives explained and the blowgun buyer's guide.
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