Templar Slim Eight Seconds Tanto Automatic Double Action OTF

Product Description

The Templar Slim Eight Seconds Tanto is an automatic double action OTF knife with a 3″ blade. It is part of the Gen 2 series and has a black 440C tanto blade with a plain edge. The blade is 0.125″ thick and rated at 62 HRC.

Double action means the blade fires out the front and retracts back into the handle. The handle is a premium metal alloy in black. The knife is 8.5″ long when open and 5.05″ closed, and it weighs 6.6 oz. The model number is M-ESC-23-1.

What sets it apart

Two features stand out. The design includes a glass break element, and it has an easy reset, so you can put the mechanism back in order without a fuss. The tanto shape gives you a strong, thick point and a flat grind line, which suits piercing and utility cuts. The plain edge is simple to maintain with a stone or a rod. The knife is made in China.

This knife fits buyers who like OTF mechanics and want a slimmer profile than a bulky tactical folder. It also suits collectors who want a Gen 2 Templar. Because it is an automatic knife, check your state and local rules before you carry it.

Gear that pairs well with it includes a sturdy belt sheath, a small sharpening stone, a drop of light knife oil for the mechanism, and a compact flashlight or pocket tool for a full carry kit.

Templar Slim Eight Seconds Tanto Automatic Double Action OTF Specifications

Ordering from Western Sport

Order online and it ships straight to your door. Western Sport has been a licensed FFL/SOT dealer since 2007, and everything we sell carries the full manufacturer warranty. Questions before you order? Send us a message.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Templar Slim Eight Seconds Tanto an automatic knife?

A: Yes. It is an automatic double action OTF, so the blade fires out the front and retracts back into the handle.

Q: What steel is the blade made of?

A: 440C. The blade has a black finish and is rated at 62 HRC.

Q: How long is the blade and the whole knife?

A: The blade is 3 inches. The knife is 8.5 inches overall and 5.05 inches closed.

Q: How much does the Slim Eight Seconds Tanto weigh?

A: 6.6 oz. The handle is a premium metal alloy.

Q: Does it have a plain or serrated edge?

A: Plain. The tanto blade has no serrations.

Warranty and Manufacturer

Covered by the Templar factory warranty; warranty terms come from Templar.

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