TFB has covered numerous knife and firearms manufacturer collaborations throughout 2026, and it’s now time for Daniel Defense. The Pro-Tech x Daniel Defense knife brings a full-size automatic built for users who want speed and durability in a single carry knife. The Rockeye features a 3.38-inch DLC-coated MagnaCut drop point blade paired with Pro-Tech’s button automatic action, delivering fast deployment with solid lockup. At 8.38 inches overall and 4.64 ounces, the knife balances heft and presence without excess weight.
MagnaCut steel handles the edge retention and toughness demands of hard use. The DLC coating adds corrosion resistance and a no-nonsense aesthetic that works whether you’re in the field or carrying daily. The blade geometry (drop point with a fine tip and moderate belly) covers detail work and general slicing without compromise.
The handle is machined from 6061 aluminum with a solid texture, keeping the profile clean while offering confident control during operation. Black Lip Pearl accents the button, and a standard 3-hole clip supports tip-up carry on either side. All hardware stays blasted black, tying the design together with visual restraint.
Pro-Tech builds these in the USA. The button automatic mechanism deploys quickly and is said to lock with authority, then releases cleanly under thumb pressure. That cycle – fast open, solid hold, controlled close – defines the action’s purpose: one-handed work when you need it. If you’ve handled automatic knives before, you’ll know.
At $300 MSRP, the Rockeye sits in the premium automatic range where steel quality and manufacturing precision start to matter most.
Rockeye by the numbers:
- Blade Steel: MagnaCut
- Blade Length: 3.38″
- Blade Finish: DLC Black
- Blade Shape: Drop Point
- Handle Material: 6061 Aluminum
- Handle Color: Black
- Handle Length: 5.00″
- Overall Length: 8.38″
- Lock Mechanism: Button Auto
- Button: Black Lip Pearl
- Clip Style: Standard 3-Hole
- Weight: 4.64 oz
- Handedness: Right
- Size Class: Full-Size
- MSRP: $300
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