The Steel River MT616 Ultralight 2.75-inch OTF Tanto (brand part no. MT616BULD2T) is a lightweight out-the-front automatic from Steel River Knives, built around a polished D2 steel tanto blade in a black aluminum handle. The Ultralight series trims weight without cutting corners on performance, giving you a fast-deploying OTF that barely registers in a pocket. It is a solid everyday-carry choice for anyone who wants genuine automatic deployment in a compact, lightweight package.

Key Specifications

• The 2.75-inch D2 steel tanto blade carries a polished finish for a clean, low-friction cutting edge.
• The black aluminum handle keeps overall weight down for genuinely lightweight carry.
• The blade deploys via an out-the-front automatic mechanism for fast, one-handed access.
• Overall closed length runs about 4.25 inches, sized for easy everyday pocket carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What blade shape does the MT616 use? A tanto, ground from D2 steel with a polished finish.

Is this an out-the-front knife? Yes, the blade fires straight out the front of the handle rather than pivoting open.

Is the Ultralight series actually lightweight? Yes, the aluminum handle is built specifically to minimize weight for daily carry.

Buy the Steel River MT616 Ultralight 2.75-inch OTF Tanto

Carry the MT616 Ultralight for fast OTF deployment that barely adds weight to your pocket. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop as part of our automatic knives lineup for fast, direct shipping.