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K.Mooneyham wrote:

C-dub wrote:

K.Mooneyham wrote:

C-dub wrote:Tanto style blades are not illegal. Disliking them is only a personal choice.

I does not have an actual locking mechanism, but so far it is not easy to get out either. It seems to have a kind of locking system similar to some kydex holsters where a definite click or whatever can be felt when pushing it in its sheath. At this time, I still have to pull with my hand and give a slight push with my thumb on a point designed for that to un-sheath the knife. It may become easier with time, but will have to wait and see.

My apologies for not making myself clear as to why I posted that. It truly wasn't a dig at anyone specific, but more at the knife law. There are knives I own that I would like to carry, but due to the shape, they may be construed as being illegal (Baby K-Bar, for instance, could be considered as a "bowie"). However, I have purchased a couple of knives to carry that meet length requirements simply because the shape, being "tanto" is NOT called out as being illegal, therefore I don't have to worry about it.

I apologize, but I don't understand what you mean when you say they meet the length requirements because the shape is not illegal. No matter what the shape or style is, the length still has to be 5.5" or less, right? And then there are other issues regarding whether it is a bowie or double edged or etc.

I went back and fixed what I wrote, it was confusing on further reading. Thank you.

K.Mooneyham wrote:

C-dub wrote:Tanto style blades are not illegal. Disliking them is only a personal choice.

I does not have an actual locking mechanism, but so far it is not easy to get out either. It seems to have a kind of locking system similar to some kydex holsters where a definite click or whatever can be felt when pushing it in its sheath. At this time, I still have to pull with my hand and give a slight push with my thumb on a point designed for that to un-sheath the knife. It may become easier with time, but will have to wait and see.

My apologies for not making myself clear as to why I posted that. It truly wasn't a dig at anyone specific, but more at the knife law. There are knives I own that I would like to carry, but due to the shape, they may be construed as being illegal (Baby K-Bar, for instance, could be considered as a "bowie"). However, I have purchased a couple of knives to carry that meet length requirements simply because the shape, being "tanto" is NOT called out as being illegal, therefore I don't have to worry about it.

carlson1 wrote:I have one of the TDI pictured above. I had a special make bolster for it and it works great. I think you will learn to enjoy it.

C-dub wrote:

Captain Matt wrote:

C-dub wrote:A little Kershaw Shuffle, with me all the time.

That's a nice utility knife, especially with the bottle opener, but I wouldn't recommend it as a self defense knife. On the other hand, I don't really like folders as self defense knifes after doing some practical HTH training.

My EDC is a Spyderco SALT I for reasons treadlightly will understand, but it's a tool first and foremost.

Someone here recommended it and I've been toying with the idea of getting a K-Bar TDI like this.

Jason K wrote:

C-dub wrote:

Captain Matt wrote:

C-dub wrote:A little Kershaw Shuffle, with me all the time.

That's a nice utility knife, especially with the bottle opener, but I wouldn't recommend it as a self defense knife. On the other hand, I don't really like folders as self defense knifes after doing some practical HTH training.

My EDC is a Spyderco SALT I for reasons treadlightly will understand, but it's a tool first and foremost.

Someone here recommended it and I've been toying with the idea of getting a K-Bar TDI like this.
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I have the regular TDI....great knife for pocket & belt carry. Never cared for the tanto point on any knife, though...

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Captain Matt wrote:

C-dub wrote:A little Kershaw Shuffle, with me all the time.

That's a nice utility knife, especially with the bottle opener, but I wouldn't recommend it as a self defense knife. On the other hand, I don't really like folders as self defense knifes after doing some practical HTH training.

My EDC is a Spyderco SALT I for reasons treadlightly will understand, but it's a tool first and foremost.

Syntyr wrote:Get a Zero Tolerance 0350. You will NOT be disappointed in any way. Cheap at about $130 (in the world of knives) built LIKE A TANK! Opens smooth and quick one handed. Sharp out of the box although I did sharpen mine up a little more. Locks up nice and tight. Not too big for EDC. The 0300 is a bit big for EDC and at $240 a bit more expensive. But the 0350 hits the sweet spot for me. My first one was so nice. I bought 3 more in case they stop making them.

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