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WildBill wrote:

nyj wrote:

WildBill wrote:

carlson1 wrote:

WildBill wrote:

carlson1 wrote:I carried a Kershaw every once and a while. I was not much a knife guy. I can't find the thread, but I do know it was another Moderator that said if I would carry knife all the time I would find it more useful in most situations.

So I tried to be more consistent and then I bought this Benchmade HK 14850 Epidemic double-action out-the-front switchblade from another Forum member several months ago and I have not had one day that I have not carried it. I have learned that a knife makes your life a little easier. I can't believe it took me sooooo long to catch on to this.

Just yesterday while in East Texas visiting my mom I had to use my knife at her house, Wal Mart, and again at the gas station just for simple things, but would have been difficult without a knife.

I have been considering an automatic knife. Since I am left-handed my choices are limited. It seems that the Epidemic could equally be operated by either hand. Do you prefer an OTF over the standard button-on-the-side mechanism?

WildBill like I said I didn't start carrying one until I bought the Kershaw and I called in a flipper. Not for sure you call it, but it could be operated with your fore finger. The Kershaw's blade was very steady. The OTF has a little play in it. My brother has a Benchmade switchblade that comes out like a folder and it is much more steady. I hope that helps.

Carl - I have a Kershaw "flipper", but it's not an automatic. The handle seems too flat and is not comfortable to hold.

It seems like getting the auto converted you to a part-time knife carry to full-time.

Didn't see this post earlier, but Protech makes left hand specific autos. Made in USA and the quality is superb.

Thanks for the tip. They seem to make only one left-handed model [4 variations]. I can't find one in stock, but have been put on a "waiting list".

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.

C-dub 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.

Reviving this since my new TDI arrived yesterday. It does feel good in my hand. It did not travel alone. Also arriving was a Cold Steel Master Hunter Plus and the John Wayne movie El Dorado. I've been looking for El Dorado for a while and couldn't find it in a store anywhere and ended up looking on amazon. Watched the movie last night. It was good and the wife also liked 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.

LSUTiger wrote:If you really want to geek out on knives ad nauseam.....

Check out the various knife playlists https://www.youtube.com/user/nutnfancy

For a decent edc tactical folder IMHO http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Voyage ... B00322FPDU

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.

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.