What's the Difference Between a Switchblade and a Spring Assisted Knife?

The switchblade: a knife synonymous with gang culture, violence, crime and more. Perhaps the knives are classified wrongly. Perhaps they are a proponent of 1950’s propaganda. Often associated on websites with the mobsters in Italy, these knives were once very popular with Americans and America’s youth.  The legality of switchblades ultimately determined their popularity and eventually their fate. In recent times the semi-automatic knife or “spring assisted knife” has taken the place as the main go-to knife in terms of availability, popularity and of course legality. These automatic, out the front knives known as switchblades are now illegal to sell over state lines. This is partly due in part to a series of news stories and reports denouncing the use of switchblades as tools and depicting them as means of crime and violence amongst America’s youth. This apparent war on switchblades started in 1950 with the article “The Toy That Kills”, an article by Jack Harrison Pollack that depicting switchblades as lethal weapons easily accessible by kids.

Okay, so let’s get down to brass tacks. The main difference between a switchblade and a spring assisted knife lies in the blade ejection. Switchblades feature an out-the-front blade ejection, more than likely accessed with a button operated feature. Spring assisted knives have “trigger” or a “flipper” attached to each blade that sticks out past the handle of the knife when closed. This is an integral part in the design spring assisted knives have and the basic model for most spring assisted knives today.  An illegal switchblade features a blade that ejects out of the front with the simple push of a button. There is a constant force or pressure pressing on the blade at all times forcing it forward and out of the top of the handle. This part of the switchblade’s mechanics made the knife comparable to a Revolver in “The Toy That Kills” article. Often, switchblade criminals would approach their victims, put the handle of the switchblade to their victim’s flesh and press the blade eject button.

Spring assisted knives are primarily out of the side rather than “out the front” or O.T.F. The natural position for a spring assisted knife blade is for it to be closed, folded and inside of the knife’s handle. There is no constant force pressing against the blade to pushing it out like a switchblade. What ejects the blade in spring assisted knives is the user themselves pushing on the trigger to eject the blade. This allows the spring mechanics to take over and eject the blade with ease. With a switchblade, the blade ejects and injects with the same button whereas a spring assisted knife blade has be closed by the users finger.

FEATURE	LEGAL SPRING ASSISTED KNIVES	ILLEGAL SWITCHBLADE KNIVES
High Speed Blade Ejection & Velocity	√	√
Easy Blade Ejection Release Method	√	√
Authentic Switchblade Look And Style	√	√
Legal In All 50 States	√	X
Legal To Sell Across State Lines	√	X

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Having Fun at the Range with Blank Guns by Blow (VIDEO)

	Watch the Panther team go crazy at the gun range with these awesome blank pistols. Want an idea of what a blank gun is? Wondering what blank guns can do? Well, watch the video below. Here's a hint: they're just like real guns- just with blank ammo! Get yours today by clicking the picture above and don't for get to hit play below.

The Difference Between Blank Guns And Real Guns

Educating yourself on the legality, safety procedures and features of blank guns to identify their uses and short comings.

Look at any movie- whether a Hollywood blockbuster or a low-budget indie film and you're bound to see a blank gun in any scene featuring a firearm. Movie producers use blank guns instead of real firearms and still maintain the illusion of an actual gun. The main reason for this substitution is safety and accessibility.




It is astonishing the volume of blank guns produced to match the look, sound and function of their live round firing counterparts. If you can't find a non-firing gun there are also blank firing adapters for sale.

What is the point of a blank gun? 

The main reason for blank firing guns other than movies and cinema is for training purposes and the use of blank guns for theatrical purposes is also very commonplace. Blank guns essentially look, sound and feel like the real thing.

Well, if they're so similar to the real thing, what's the difference?

The main difference is: they do not fire live ammunition. However, you will still need to wear ear-protection, safety glasses and fire them at a shooting range. Below is an excerpt from our blank gun disclaimer.

"Blank guns CANNOT fire real ammunition. Any alteration or improper use of these blank guns will void all warranties including but not limited to the importer, distributor, and/or manufacturer warranties. Altering a blank gun to render it capable of firing live ammunition may be illegal. Blank guns are intended for display and use by adults age 18 years or older. NEVER point a blank gun at a person.  They should NEVER be carried on the street, pointed at anyone, hidden on your person, or left in your car. DO NOT leave them where they are accessible to children."

Blank guns are legal and easier to get than a real firearm, but are not a play thing.

Blank guns have a variety of uses, find out if they're what you are looking for.

If you need to get more familiar with guns and how they work without making a big purchase and going through a lot of hoops, a blank gun is for you (or your customer if you're selling them.) Shop our blank guns HERE.

Welcome to Panther Trading's Blog!

To begin, we would like to thank our cherished customers. At Panther Trading we work hard to satisfy your needs for the highest quality cutlery and self defense products; and we enjoy it. A constant influx of new high quality items keeps our offerings fresh and helps us learn what works (and what doesn't). This gives us the opportunity to bring you the best products available to keep your customers happy. Our low prices help keep our customers competitive in the knife and self defense markets.

Need to reach us? We are always just a phone call or email away. In addition to that you can find us on your favorite social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, or Google Plus. This helps us achieve our goal of satisfying every customer's needs in a timely fashion. If you have any problems with our services or products we will listen then act to make it right. 

Our products are always here for you, too. From the expansive Tiger-USA collection to the beloved Brutus bulldog key chain we have many products that will keep your customers coming back again and again. We have knives of every style, shape, color, and personality you can imagine (maybe more). To complement this selection we also offer a host of self defense products like pepper spray, stun guns, and tactical gear. We are also a licensed distributor of Gerber Gear and Kershaw.

Panther Trading is your one stop shop for knives and self defense products. If you're looking for reliable service and a great selection we're the supplier you need. We enjoy striving to keep our customers happy, which helps keep our customer's customers happy. We make ourselves available to you with every form of communication we can think of. With the perfect balance of quality and cost, we are confident Panther Trading is the supplier you've been searching for. 

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