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slices and cuts like the wajaski. so light you forget you're holding anything. skinny and mean. full tang. even spine. perfect kuhkri. thanks Auntie & HI!
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14.5 inch 9 ounce Reti Knife by Kumar. Satisal wood handle
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I've got one too. Man, what a fast knife. I made a high and tight sheath for it, so it packs nearly invisibly under an over shirt. One of my favorite Kumar designs
One of the things I like about this particular Reti is that it has a full-sized handle with a good girth. That seems to be true of the recent batch of smaller blades.
Until now, many of the thinner, lighter blades have had correspondingly short or narrow handles. That keeps everything in proportion and looks good, but can make it hard to hold for people with average or large hands.
I've been leaning toward shorter blades lately, but my hands aren't getting any smaller, and a good grip is important no matter what you use a knife for.
Until now, many of the thinner, lighter blades have had correspondingly short or narrow handles. That keeps everything in proportion and looks good, but can make it hard to hold for people with average or large hands.
I've been leaning toward shorter blades lately, but my hands aren't getting any smaller, and a good grip is important no matter what you use a knife for.
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It truly is a little laser. The handle is good sized considering the lightness and Dimentions.
But to conceal that thing seems a bit illegal. I was told the blade has to be as long as the palm of ones hand in order to conceal it. Federal law states we can carry any blade around, if it's showing. But sometimes states restrict that. I've yet to travel with a sword on my back in urban areas. A bit less concerning than a gun if you ask me, but a stare down seems required if one carries a weapon.
This has its own right to be a new thread, but I'll give it a shot here.
How does HI sharpen their knives? What grit et cetera?
But to conceal that thing seems a bit illegal. I was told the blade has to be as long as the palm of ones hand in order to conceal it. Federal law states we can carry any blade around, if it's showing. But sometimes states restrict that. I've yet to travel with a sword on my back in urban areas. A bit less concerning than a gun if you ask me, but a stare down seems required if one carries a weapon.
This has its own right to be a new thread, but I'll give it a shot here.
How does HI sharpen their knives? What grit et cetera?
Depends on your state. Texas for example says 5.5 inches. I remember hearing the palm thing before, but the actual law seems to say 5.5 inches, which is significantly longer than the average palm.
Guns are in a different category, for all kinds of reasons that I won't try to go into here. Law or no law, if you walk around an urban area with a sword on your back, people are going to wonder why you are carrying that sword and are you a nut case who could go berserk and cleave their child in two. Expect to be hassled by police. Expect ordinary citizens to call the police. Nobody gets the benefit of the doubt in this day and age. Also, if you are carrying a sword in a crowd and you stumble or accidently lunge toward someone, you could be shot and no jury would convict the shooter.
Added later: I just ran across this article about an incident in Japan that illustrates why people get nervous at the sight of large blades being carried in areas where there is no obvious legitimate use for them. These incidents are few and far between, of course, but they get very wide coverage.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/26/world/asia/knife-japan-stabbing-sagamihara.html
"Knife Attack Kills at Least 15 in Tokyo Suburb"
It occurs to me that this subject really belongs in the Cantina, but we just drifted into it. My apologies.
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It does belong in the cantina. its interesting how a topic about legal weapons carry can turn into a graphic novel of blood and gore. the sword, however; was meant for a single purpose. and to have one in what is to be deemed a peaceful area is a bit odd. same with a gun though. as the gun was invented for the same reason as the sword. If one carries a sword they can be looked at like a lunatic, almost everyone will say they are mental, but this does not apply with a gun. its more culturally accepted to carry a gun around, even though accidents can happen with them or anything else. When i go hiking on a mountain trail that is well populated, i think people will rather see me with a pistol in my pocket than a sword on my back or side. but to be honest, i only cary a walking stick. i figure its good enough for rattlesnakes and a cougar if i need to scare one off, and god forbid, fight it. even then, one may look funny running with a bo staff. I've seen numerous accounts of folks with guns, machetes, and baseball bats walking around or being in a city. even going through walmart with a knife seems a bit odd, but a gun; no problem. (not a rifle anyway, not unless for transport)
I agree with you on all counts. In fact I almost wrote in my last post that in most cases you're better off carrying a big walking stick than a sword or long knife. At least a knife can be used as a tool, whereas a sword is pretty much single-purpose, as you say.
Guns are a different category because the state laws are much different, and for many people guns have become a symbol of self-reliance, independence from government, etc. I certainly don't want to debate that here. I do find it interesting that in some states you can legally carry a gun in schools, churches, bars, sporting events, pretty much anywhere except state legislatures and political conventions. Evidently, guns contribute to public safety for everyone except politicians. Hmm, that might actually make some sense, considering the nature of the politicians.
I better stop talking on this subject before someone decides to ban me.
Guns are a different category because the state laws are much different, and for many people guns have become a symbol of self-reliance, independence from government, etc. I certainly don't want to debate that here. I do find it interesting that in some states you can legally carry a gun in schools, churches, bars, sporting events, pretty much anywhere except state legislatures and political conventions. Evidently, guns contribute to public safety for everyone except politicians. Hmm, that might actually make some sense, considering the nature of the politicians.
I better stop talking on this subject before someone decides to ban me.
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In MO you can carry a firearm in the capital building.
Also, no matter what the AG tries to say, knives fall well within the scope of the statutes made legal with a concealed carry endorsement.
As far as federal law on fixed blades, it isn't an issue.
BTW I have a similar Reti that rides in my car. Useful for a lot of things.
Also, no matter what the AG tries to say, knives fall well within the scope of the statutes made legal with a concealed carry endorsement.
As far as federal law on fixed blades, it isn't an issue.
BTW I have a similar Reti that rides in my car. Useful for a lot of things.
