The S&W OTF Assist Knife, 3.6-inch Plain Tanto Blade, Black (brand part no. SWOTF9TB) is an assisted-opening OTF knife from Smith & Wesson, built around a plain-edge tanto blade ground from AUS-8 stainless steel. A thumb slide on the handle starts the blade forward, and a side-mounted safety and retraction tab pulls it back in, so one hand controls the whole cycle. The blade runs 3.6 inches, shaped into a plain-edge tanto tip built for controlled piercing cuts. Contoured aluminum handles in a tactical black finish keep the grip planted, and the slender profile makes this a knife you can carry every day without it feeling bulky.

Key Specifications

• The blade measures 3.6 inches, long enough for real cutting work but easy to carry daily.
• It is ground from AUS-8 stainless steel, a steel known for easy sharpening and solid corrosion resistance.
• The edge is shaped as a plain-edge tanto blade, giving it a plain-edge tanto tip built for controlled piercing cuts.
• The handle is contoured aluminum, finished in tactical black for a low-profile look.
• Deployment uses an assisted-opening thumb slide, needing only a light push to start the blade forward.
• A side-mounted safety and retraction tab lets you pull the blade back in with the same hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the S&W OTF Assist Knife open? A thumb slide on the handle starts the blade moving forward under spring assist, and a side tab retracts it back into the handle.

What steel is the blade made from? AUS-8 stainless steel, a steel that takes an edge easily and resists corrosion well.

Is the blade fully serrated? No, this version runs a plain edge from heel to tip.

Buy the S&W OTF Assist Knife, 3.6-inch Plain Tanto Blade, Black

Smith & Wesson builds this OTF-assist knife for shooters and everyday carriers who want fast, one-hand deployment without a full automatic mechanism. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping, and check out the rest of our pocket knives for more EDC options.