CobraTec Gentlemen's Gen II OTF Automatic Knife

The CobraTec Gentlemen’s Gen II OTF (GENT2BLKCM154DNS) is one of the more compact and elegant automatic knives from CobraTec, designed primarily for everyday carry (EDC) with an emphasis on a low profile, quick operation, and a "gentlemanly" appearance.

The knife’s dominant feature is a blade approximately 7 cm long (approx. 2.8″), most often in a drop point shape. This blade shape is highly versatile—it cuts well, allows precise work, and still maintains a sufficiently strong tip for both everyday and finer tasks.

As soon as you pick it up, the knife feels light and compact. Compared to large OTF models, it is noticeably less aggressive, making it suitable for everyday civilian use where discretion and carry comfort matter.

The blade is made from CM154 stainless steel (CobraTec often uses 154CM variants), which offers a good balance of sharpness, durability, and ease of maintenance. This steel is well suited for standard EDC use and holds its edge well under light to moderate workloads.

Operation is handled by a double-action OTF mechanism, allowing fast blade deployment and retraction with a single thumb movement. The mechanism is smooth and designed for reliable everyday use.

The knife is equipped with a pocket clip for convenient carry. Thanks to its smaller dimensions, it disappears easily in the pocket and does not feel obtrusive during normal movement.

The knife comes in standard CobraTec packaging and is usually covered by the manufacturer’s lifetime warranty.

OTF mechanism (double action)

Operation: sliding button