Welcome to Exotic Automatic. Here we have a great community for fans of WEAPONRY: THE SCIENCE OF DESIGNING AND MAKING WEAPONS. Switchblades, Wristblades, Exotic Gear. We are an ARSENAL: an information establishment for the design, construction, repair, and storage of weapons, ammunition, and gear. Ideas made Reality. Here we talk of weapons from the point of view of collectors, designers, and builders. Please learn as much as you can and build something cool! This forum is designed for adults, please act like a adult. Have fun, be safe, be nice.

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Completed Projects List

List & Links of Finished Projects to inspire us all.

List & Links of Finished Projects to inspire us all. 1 27 List of Finished...

March 11th 2016, 2:01 pm

crushedwolf March 11th 2016, 2:01 pmcrushedwolf

XIPHOIDS in MEDIA

Catalog of all Wrist-Blades & Wrist-Mounted Weapons in Movies, T.V. & other media.

Catalog of all Wrist-Blades & Wrist-Mounted Weapons in Movies, T.V. & other media. 80 926 WEAPON - X

February 14th 2014, 2:05 pm

lupus.nix February 14th 2014, 2:05 pmlupus.nix

Type 2 - Folding/Pivoting Designs

Designs that use elements of folding knife type of construction.

Designs that use elements of folding knife type of construction. 54 840 Fast opening of ...

December 29th 2015, 7:20 pm

Genklen December 29th 2015, 7:20 pmGenklen

Type 3 - Manual Designs

Designs based off manual sliding OTF knives.

Designs based off manual sliding OTF knives. 4 370 The Assassin Ext...

May 26th 2013, 6:37 am

Mark Adams May 26th 2013, 6:37 amMark Adams

Type 4 - Gravity Blade

Designs based on gravity knives and related designs.

Designs based on gravity knives and related designs. 72 1173 Using ball deten...

June 26th 2016, 8:31 am

Ruskin69 June 26th 2016, 8:31 amRuskin69

Type 7 - Scissor Jack/Lazy Tong Designs

Designs using a scissor-linkage known as a scissor jack or lazy tong.

Designs using a scissor-linkage known as a scissor jack or lazy tong. 71 2253 3d Printing

January 5th 2020, 10:02 pm

kj knight January 5th 2020, 10:02 pmkj knight

Type 8 - Electronic Designs

Designs based on electronics to operate the mechanics.

Designs based on electronics to operate the mechanics. 18 257 Static Electrici...

August 2nd 2013, 1:48 pm

cowscankill August 2nd 2013, 1:48 pmcowscankill

Type 10 - Claw Weapons

Any type of claw weapon - Fixed or Retractable.

Any type of claw weapon - Fixed or Retractable. 39 627 Claw gauntlet

April 17th 2020, 5:53 pm

genocideseth April 17th 2020, 5:53 pmgenocideseth

Type 12 - Wrist Guns

Forearm mounted guns and sliding gun rigs.

Forearm mounted guns and sliding gun rigs. 34 462 Deadshot`s Wrist...

May 19th 2013, 5:26 pm

LaserSaber May 19th 2013, 5:26 pmLaserSaber

SCHEMATICS-DESIGNS-PATENTS

Designs of different elements. Knives, Weapons, Spring Release Mechanisms, etc.

Designs of different elements. Knives, Weapons, Spring Release Mechanisms, etc. 89 1200 ballistic knives...

December 7th 2015, 4:48 pm

serafim December 7th 2015, 4:48 pmserafim

SWITCHBLADES

Designs and information of automatic knives and their mechanisms.

Designs and information of automatic knives and their mechanisms. 60 968 The Needle

September 24th 2017, 7:02 am

jerryk25 September 24th 2017, 7:02 amjerryk25

KNIFE THROWING

How to throw knives, competitions, groups and clubs, targets, instruction videos and more.

How to throw knives, competitions, groups and clubs, targets, instruction videos and more. 30 324 Don't try this a...

April 15th 2018, 5:53 pm

Genklen April 15th 2018, 5:53 pmGenklen

THROWING BLADES

Throwing stars, shuriken, spikes, axes, and other thrown blades.

Throwing stars, shuriken, spikes, axes, and other thrown blades. 31 343 Old weapon fom 1...

October 5th 2017, 6:53 pm

Genklen October 5th 2017, 6:53 pmGenklen

EXOTIC KNIVES

More than just your common blade

More than just your common blade 58 1108 Half modern Macu...

December 6th 2016, 3:54 pm

Genklen December 6th 2016, 3:54 pmGenklen

BLADE GALLERIES

Picture of Knives, Swords, And other bladed beauties.

Picture of Knives, Swords, And other bladed beauties. 64 681 Built me a Perso...

June 24th 2016, 3:43 pm

Charlie Mike June 24th 2016, 3:43 pmCharlie Mike

KNIFE MAKING

Show us what you're building, tell us how you did it. Tips & Tutorials

Show us what you're building, tell us how you did it. Tips & Tutorials 160 1752 Pix problem

January 5th 2020, 10:37 am

bunkyz52 January 5th 2020, 10:37 ambunkyz52

KNIFE SKILLS

Carving, Sharpening, Chopping, Batoning, Cutting, Whittling, Cleaning Game, Fire Prep, etc...

Carving, Sharpening, Chopping, Batoning, Cutting, Whittling, Cleaning Game, Fire Prep, etc... 14 94 Victorinox knife...

February 4th 2017, 8:11 pm

Genklen February 4th 2017, 8:11 pmGenklen

EXOTIC BLADED WEAPONS

Bladed weapons from different parts of the world.

Bladed weapons from different parts of the world. 49 834 Zombie apocalyps...

October 5th 2017, 6:27 pm

Genklen October 5th 2017, 6:27 pmGenklen

BLADED COMBAT

The reality of what is called 'knife fighting' - How to NOT get killed!!

The reality of what is called 'knife fighting' - How to NOT get killed!! 16 159 Medieval Soldier...

January 21st 2015, 10:54 pm

Wolfie January 21st 2015, 10:54 pmWolfie

EXOTIC WEAPONS

Unique, strange, different....Weapons out of the ordinary.

Unique, strange, different....Weapons out of the ordinary. 120 2053 Push Pin Morning...

June 11th 2018, 5:17 pm

Genklen June 11th 2018, 5:17 pmGenklen

KNUCKLE DUSTERS

Brass Knuckles, Fist Loads, Ring Tappers and other fist worn punching weapons.

Brass Knuckles, Fist Loads, Ring Tappers and other fist worn punching weapons. 28 271 Smash with a Pha...

April 29th 2017, 2:27 pm

Genklen April 29th 2017, 2:27 pmGenklen

WEAPON VIDEOS

Various videos and movies showing history and use of weapons

Various videos and movies showing history and use of weapons 14 79 Albion vinland...

February 18th 2013, 4:51 pm

Genklen February 18th 2013, 4:51 pmGenklen

IMPACT/BLUNT WEAPONS

Warclubs, Nunchakus, Batons, Maces, Tonfa, Staff, Canes and other big sticks.

Warclubs, Nunchakus, Batons, Maces, Tonfa, Staff, Canes and other big sticks. 30 290 Paper truncheon...

December 6th 2016, 4:00 pm

Genklen December 6th 2016, 4:00 pmGenklen

ARCHERY

Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow or crossbow.

Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow or crossbow. 58 724 foldable crossbo...

December 7th 2015, 4:21 pm

serafim December 7th 2015, 4:21 pmserafim

GUNS - REAL FIREARMS

Real Firearms - Exotic, one of a kind, holsters, gear, ammo, anything real-gun related.

Real Firearms - Exotic, one of a kind, holsters, gear, ammo, anything real-gun related. 91 1538 Flare Gun

December 18th 2016, 1:11 pm

Genklen December 18th 2016, 1:11 pmGenklen

SLINGSHOTS

Also called a shanghai, a catapult, or a beanshooter—A small hand-powered projectile weapon.

Also called a shanghai, a catapult, or a beanshooter—A small hand-powered projectile weapon. 61 461 Power of sling...

October 5th 2017, 6:35 pm

Genklen October 5th 2017, 6:35 pmGenklen

GRAPPLING HOOKS GUN & LAUNCHERS

Real world look at Grappling Guns, Air Cannons...Devices that launch objects and climbing equipment.

Real world look at Grappling Guns, Air Cannons...Devices that launch objects and climbing equipment. 7 168 Grappling Hook G...

May 14th 2012, 12:40 am

smilelyskull May 14th 2012, 12:40 amsmilelyskull

EXOTIC GEAR

Tools, vehicles, equipment,...the best of the coolest gear.

Tools, vehicles, equipment,...the best of the coolest gear. 125 1712 Captain America ...

May 23rd 2016, 6:43 pm

ChaosDragon May 23rd 2016, 6:43 pmChaosDragon

COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS

High tech computer systems, hand held electronic devices, electronic gadets, computer tricks, etc

High tech computer systems, hand held electronic devices, electronic gadets, computer tricks, etc 50 540 Securing your ac...

January 11th 2013, 5:18 pm

Wolfie January 11th 2013, 5:18 pmWolfie

BODY ARMOR- SUPER SUITS- UNIFORMS

Personal body armor, powered ExoSkeletons, Real life SuperSuit construction concepts.

Personal body armor, powered ExoSkeletons, Real life SuperSuit construction concepts. 141 2980 My armour

June 26th 2020, 2:31 pm

genocideseth June 26th 2020, 2:31 pmgenocideseth

WHIPS

Whips, Chain, and other flexible weapons. How to make a real leather whip!

Whips, Chain, and other flexible weapons. How to make a real leather whip! 30 503 Whips I made for...

January 30th 2015, 9:05 pm

SINZA January 30th 2015, 9:05 pm

COOL STUFF WE GOTTA SEE

Got something cool you want to show us? Impress us!

Got something cool you want to show us? Impress us! 107 1294 Recent weapon ac...

June 21st 2013, 11:31 pm

teFlyingNinja June 21st 2013, 11:31 pmteFlyingNinja

COMIC BOOK MOVIES

Movies that bring comic book characters to life.

Movies that bring comic book characters to life. 41 563 The AVENGERS

May 8th 2012, 12:14 am

NGalaxyTimmyo May 8th 2012, 12:14 amNGalaxyTimmyo

MUSIC

Great music, rock videos, concert info and more.

Great music, rock videos, concert info and more. 31 304 'Bad Motherfucke...

August 30th 2013, 9:05 pm

Prodrome August 30th 2013, 9:05 pmProdrome

MOVIES

Name says it all...Cool movies.

Name says it all...Cool movies. 59 538 Star Wars Episod...

February 7th 2015, 9:26 am

Wolfie February 7th 2015, 9:26 amWolfie

GAMES

Video Games. Board Games, any kind of game or really cool toy.

Video Games. Board Games, any kind of game or really cool toy. 27 354 Breath of Death!...

March 7th 2012, 5:28 pm

AboMickey March 7th 2012, 5:28 pmAboMickey

Meet Ups and Working Partners

Meet members in your area who want to share ideas, work together, or just hang out and b.s.

Meet members in your area who want to share ideas, work together, or just hang out and b.s. 38 246 tc

December 31st 2014, 11:26 pm

koragh December 31st 2014, 11:26 pmkoragh