Tactical Knives

[Hottrockin]

Legal to carry in the jurisdictions where you travel

It seems so much boils down to interpretation of definitions.  In Missouri the law states;

 571.030. 1. A person commits the crime of unlawful use of weapons if he or she knowingly:
(1) Carries concealed upon or about his or her person a knife, a firearm, a blackjack or any other weapon readily capable of lethal use; or

Then you look up the definition in the law of the term “Knife” and it reads;

(12) "Knife", any dagger, dirk, stiletto, or bladed hand instrument that is readily capable of inflicting serious physical injury or death by cutting or stabbing a person. For purposes of this chapter, "knife" does not include any ordinary pocketknife with no blade more than four inches in length;

I carry a SOG Trident Folder. 



Blade is 3 ¾” so I’m good there, but, is it “ordinary”?  So it all hinges on one word and someone’s interpretation of the word “ordinary”?  To me, years ago I thought of ordinary as my Dad or Grandpa’s “pocket knife”; Old Timer, Uncle Henry, etc.  Now days it seems more and more people carry “tactical folders” so now, to me that would be ordinary.  Also, is it “concealed”…on mine you can see the clip and a little of the butt sticking out.  If anyone asks, who is authorized to ask, what I’m carrying I tell them a pocket knife (not a tactical folder) and then would comply with their orders.

[Pepper]

I used to carry a CRKT M21 and a Buck Strider Tarani as an EDC knife for the last 4 years. Really well made blades, but then a friend of mine gave me a Spyderco USA Native Knife. What an awesome blade!!!





Length overall 7" (178 mm) blade length 3 1/8" (80 mm) blade steel CPM-S30V length closed 3 15/16" (100 mm) cutting edge 2 5/8" (67 mm) weight 2.65 oz (75.2 g) hole diameter 15/32" (12 mm) blade thickness 1/8" (3 mm) handle material FRN.



It's stuck inside the waistband of my pants for the last 12 months and I really don't wanna miss it.

[tombogan03884]

It's stuck inside the waistband of my pants for the last 12 months and I really don't wanna miss it.

OOPS !

[Pathfinder]

I used to carry a CRKT M21 and a Buck Strider Tarani as an EDC knife for the last 4 years. Really well made blades, but then a friend of mine gave me a Spyderco USA Native Knife. What an awesome blade!!!



It's stuck inside the waistband of my pants for the last 12 months and I really don't wanna miss it.

Urkel - Did I do that?

[Green Mountain Gringo]

I have to confess, I don't know a lot about knives.  I've had perfect opportunities to learn more seeing as the local gun shows are put on by GUN and KNIFE associations, but all I can see is the GUNS when I get there.


That said, if I truly am in search of self defense weapons then a very concealable knife should be one my items of choice.

Where should I turn to learn more about this??

[Sponsor]

[callithump]

Oob made the comment some time ago that the best knife is the one you work with and one should choose accordingly. I avoid the liner locks and prefer the small fixed blade with kydex sheath. I convert it to iwb but I'll tell you the best tactical tool is a nice pair of sneakers. if you've ever seen deep tissue damage you'll work to avoid the blade.

[Overload]

...I'll tell you the best tactical tool is a nice pair of sneakers. if you've ever seen deep tissue damage you'll work to avoid the blade.

I would have assumed steel-toed work shoes would be more tactical than sneakers.

[tombogan03884]

I would have assumed steel-toed work shoes would be more tactical than sneakers.

They great in a fight but their no good for running, distance is your best defense from a knife.

[Michael Bane]

A Spyderco Yojimbo folder and a Ronon fixed-blade in an neck holster, both designed by Mr. Janich.

Remember, guns are just guns, but knives are important!

Michael B

[philw]

A Spyderco Yojimbo folder and a Ronon fixed-blade in an neck holster, both designed by Mr. Janich.

Remember, guns are just guns, but knives are important!

Michael B

how dose a Neck Holster work

I have never heard of that   I just have mine on a pocket