Founders’ Banner Single-Action OTF Knife - USA Flag Aluminum
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This single-action OTF knife is built for Texans who know exactly what they’re carrying. The Founders’ Banner pairs a 3.75-inch stonewashed clip point with partial serrations and a bold USA flag aluminum handle marked “1776.” A firm slide switch sends the blade out the front with authority, then locks it back down just as surely. At 9 inches overall with a pocket clip and lanyard hole, it rides well in jeans, range pants, or a truck console—patriotic gear for someone who understands their knives and their freedoms.
| Blade Length (inches) | 3.75 |
| Overall Length (inches) | 9 |
| Closed Length (inches) | 5.375 |
| Weight (oz.) | 8.52 |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Blade Finish | Stonewash |
| Blade Style | Clip Point |
| Blade Edge | Partial-Serrated |
| Blade Material | Steel |
| Handle Finish | Matte |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Button Type | Slide |
| Theme | USA Flag |
| Double/Single Action | Single |
| Pocket Clip | Yes |
What This Single-Action OTF Knife Really Is
The Founders’ Banner Single-Action OTF Knife is exactly what the name says: a true out-the-front knife with a single-action slide, not a side-opening automatic and not a spring-assisted folder dressed up as something else. Push the slide forward on the handle spine and the stonewashed clip point blade drives straight out the front. Pull the slide back, and you manually reset and secure the blade. That’s the honest mechanical story, and Texas collectors appreciate that kind of clarity.
At 9 inches overall with a 3.75-inch steel blade and USA flag aluminum handle, this piece blends patriotic design with a working OTF mechanism. It’s built for the buyer who wants a bold American theme and still expects real cutting performance from their everyday gear.
Single-Action OTF Knife Mechanism, Explained Plainly
This is a single-action OTF knife, which means the slide does one job automatically: it sends the blade out. You reset it by hand through the same slide. That’s different from a double-action OTF knife where the same control both fires and retracts the blade automatically, and different again from a side-opening automatic knife that swings the blade out from a pivot like a traditional switchblade.
How the Slide Deployment Works
The slide actuator rides along the spine of the USA flag aluminum handle. Under your thumb, it feels positive and deliberate. Drive it forward and the blade tracks out the front in a straight line, locking into place for cutting tasks. Pull it back and you retract and reset the mechanism for the next use. There’s no flipper tab, no thumb stud, and no side-swinging motion—just straight-line OTF deployment with a manual reset.
Blade Geometry and Edge Layout
The blade is a clip point with a dark stonewash finish and a central fuller-style groove that lightens the profile and adds visual depth. The lower portion of the edge, closest to the handle, carries partial serrations for rope, webbing, or heavy packaging. The forward portion is plain-edged for cleaner push cuts and slicing. For a Texas buyer who may keep a knife bouncing between ranch chores, range days, or city errands, that dual-edge layout earns its keep.
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