Another Benefit of Bruen - Automatic Knives

crolfe1984 · Jul 12, 2022

brian0128 said:
Does anyone here EDC a Benchmade Claymore?

Unfortunately out of the 60 or so BMs I've collected, that isn't one of them. A new Autocrat will soon join them though!

brian0128 · Jul 12, 2022

crolfe1984 said:
Unfortunately out of the 60 or so BMs I've collected, that isn't one of them. A new Autocrat will soon join them though!

I haven't handled an OTF Benchmade yet but I have a feeling once I do I'll be hooked.

Afrikeber · Jul 14, 2022

Interesting, not knocking anyones knife preferences but switchblades were never my thing sinice I entered the USMC at age 17 in the 70’s and learned and kept my issued Kbar as my go to knife. Obviously can’t carry that in public so maybe I’ll start taking a look see at the options.

teratos · Jul 14, 2022

Afrikeber said:
Interesting, not knocking anyones knife preferences but switchblades were never my thing sinice I entered the USMC at age 17 in the 70’s and learned and kept my issued Kbar as my go to knife. Obviously can’t carry that in public so maybe I’ll start taking a look see at the options.

You can carry the Kbar in public.

Blaster229 · Jul 14, 2022

Afrikeber said:
Interesting, not knocking anyones knife preferences but switchblades were never my thing sinice I entered the USMC at age 17 in the 70’s and learned and kept my issued Kbar as my go to knife. Obviously can’t carry that in public so maybe I’ll start taking a look see at the options.

Wear it with your sheath, open, not concealed. Not illegal.

Non-folding or "fixed blade" knives are an unusual grey area in the law, but an important factor to remember is that the law only applies if they're concealed or carried with intent to injure unlawfully. Carrying openly without illegal intent is completely legal, and case law has established that being sheathed or otherwise just having the handle visible is not concealed.

AliasNeo07 · Jul 21, 2022

Meh. I am I knife collector and have a few OTFs. I think they are worse in every single category than other styles of knife, for practical use. But, they are undeniably the coolest type.

willtill · Jul 21, 2022

Afrikeber said:
Interesting, not knocking anyones knife preferences but switchblades were never my thing sinice I entered the USMC at age 17 in the 70’s and learned and kept my issued Kbar as my go to knife. Obviously can’t carry that in public so maybe I’ll start taking a look see at the options.

teratos said:
You can carry the Kbar in public.

Blaster229 said:
Wear it with your sheath, open, not concealed. Not illegal.

Non-folding or "fixed blade" knives are an unusual grey area in the law, but an important factor to remember is that the law only applies if they're concealed or carried with intent to injure unlawfully. Carrying openly without illegal intent is completely legal, and case law has established that being sheathed or otherwise just having the handle visible is not concealed.

I have a K-Bar also that I have been wanting to wear too, as well as a couple of other fixed blades with sheaths. Nothing "Bowie" sized. I normally wear a untucked T-Shirt that could obscure the top of the knife's handle in the sheath, although the sheath itself would still be visible. Would that be considered concealed? Or maybe I just should hike up the bottom of the T-shirt to show the top of the knife's pommel?

Biggfoot44 · Jul 21, 2022

Mr. Ed said:
Can I open carry my Katana? Trying to conceal it might make folks ask questions about my unusual endowment. Well, maybe more than usual.

You can open carry your Katana Without a Permit .

Biggfoot44 · Jul 21, 2022

AliasNeo07 said:
Meh. I am I knife collector and have a few OTFs. I think they are worse in every single category than other styles of knife, for practical use. But, they are undeniably the coolest type.

My experience/ opinion is the opposite .

Plenty of easy one hand opening knives . The one hand * Closing * of an OTF is way handy .

AliasNeo07 · Jul 21, 2022

Biggfoot44 said:
My experience/ opinion is the opposite .

Plenty of easy one hand opening knives . The one hand * Closing * of an OTF is way handy .

I stand corrected. You're right. Closing an OTF is the easiest, and convenient.

I just don't like the blade shapes, or the reliability. I think they are cool as all hell, and love my Mictrotech Ultratech Mando edition, but I'd never use it as confidently as I would my other folders.

Jerry M · Jul 21, 2022

teratos said:
You can carry the Kbar in public.

Excluding having a CC permit. Would a Kbar be considered a bowie kinfe. Aren't bowie knives still illegal to carry without a permit?

Inquiring minds want to know...

Bertfish · Jul 21, 2022

Jerry M said:
Excluding having a CC permit. Would a Kbar be considered a bowie kinfe. Aren't bowie knives still illegal to carry without a permit?

Inquiring minds want to know...

Fixed blades can be carried openly without a permit

Biggfoot44 · Jul 21, 2022

AliasNeo07 said:
I stand corrected. You're right. Closing an OTF is the easiest, and convenient.

I just don't like the blade shapes, or the reliability. I think they are cool as all hell, and love my Mictrotech Ultratech Mando edition, but I'd never use it as confidently as I would my other folders.

Yes , it takes some looking for blade shapes of my preference ( single edge , plain edge , either clip point or drop point ) . But have such from Lighting in 440C , and Covert in D2 .

teratos · Jul 21, 2022

Jerry M said:
Excluding having a CC permit. Would a Kbar be considered a bowie kinfe. Aren't bowie knives still illegal to carry without a permit?

Inquiring minds want to know...

It is definitely not a Bowie knife. I don’t know about the legality of Bowie knives.

Jerry M · Jul 21, 2022

Thanks

bigjoegood1 · Jul 22, 2022

Atlasarmory said:
I'm just in this for the nunchucks :-)

Me too!
I did however provide each of my family members who got their HGPs with a Schrade SC60MB as a token of my appreciation for them finally getting aboard the self protection train that I've been conducting for the last 20+ years.

teratos · Jul 22, 2022

bigjoegood1 said:
Me too!
I did however provide each of my family members who got their HGPs with a Schrade SC60MB as a token of my appreciation for them finally getting aboard the self protection train that I've been conducting for the last 20+ years.

Nice little knife! It’s fun to see people take an interest in one of your passions.

Blaster229 · Jul 22, 2022

bigjoegood1 said:
Me too!
I did however provide each of my family members who got their HGPs with a Schrade SC60MB as a token of my appreciation for them finally getting aboard the self protection train that I've been conducting for the last 20+ years.

Sure wish you could make it up this way next Saturday the 30th!

bigjoegood1 · Jul 22, 2022

Blaster229 said:
Sure wish you could make it up this way next Saturday the 30th!

Man I was just about to reply to the meeting thread that I've got honey-do stuff on that day. Actually I've got a guy coming to do some work that day and will not leave the Mrs and The Gooch here alone. If his schedule changes or if there's a call for rain I will be able to come.

BmorePA · Jul 22, 2022

What about slapjacks? I've always wanted to rock a slapjack.

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