Anyone Tried out this New Quickdraw Sheath?

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While stumbling around on Knife Center I came across this Sheath From CRKT. Its called the "Merlin Professional Sheath for Folders". Nothing comes up on the CRKT website and i dont see any videos out there..Any one ever tried this out..For $20 if it does what it says it may not be bad for a backpack,fishing belt or car interior attachment..Dont know if I would wear it on the hip though..

Heres what they have to say about it on KC

" Description
This true breakthrough in tactical folding knife deployment was invented by Michael Martinez of Group Design, Inc. in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Merlin® Professional allows the operator to place a folding knife in a variety of carry positions, ready to draw. The patented rotating sheath body allows the knife to be drawn, locked and ready to employ in less than one second with a single, fluid motion.
A wedge system lets the user adjust the sheath's grip on the knife blade to achieve the optimum degree of security and ease of draw for any situation. The knife handle is held in place by wings which expand into the folder's blade channel. The Merlin system is symmetrical and has dual blade channel wings, allowing left or right carry.
A special locator disk on the Merlin Professional allows eight customizable carry angles, so that draws can result in any of the four basic grips: conventional grip, reverse conventional, ice pick, or reverse ice pick grip.
Beyond the amazingly fast rotating lock-draw action, Merlin allows the user to place almost any brand and size of folder in any desired carry position. Our research indicates it will accommodate 80% of conventional folding knives on the market today. As a reference, that includes CRKT folders ranging from the 6401 Wrangler (2.625" blade, 1.6 oz.) to the large 6773 Crawford/Kasper Folder (3.75" blade, 7.4 oz.) and everything in between.
Merlin Professional is intended for use by undercover and uniformed police, SRT and SWAT units, military and Special Forces personnel, firefighters and emergency services professionals. It comes with a 52-page full color training manual which covers all details of use, care and custom adjustment.
Merlin is made of nylon components with a stainless steel clip. It can be carried clipped to pockets, trousers, belts, holster straps, vests, PFDs, in packs, briefcases or purses; and on webbing up to 2 inches in width. Weight is only 2.1 ounces.
A tribute to the unique nature of Merlin's many patented features is that the U.S. Patent Office stated in their Notice of Allowability: "All claims being allowable . . . ." This statement is very rare in modern, complex patent applications.
When seconds matter� in law enforcement and military tactical situations, there is nothing remotely like Merlin."
 
my spydies & b.m.s are out in a second or less from the pocket so this system will probably be of most advantage to impaired or less dexterous individuals.
dennis---of course back packers & kayakers might really like this since they are loaded up with so many items.
 
Yeah there are plenty of knives that come out quickly..But I wouldnt say impaired use only..Forget the speed factor for a minute and think of point of use...Its a clip on item that can hold a knife (off the body) and regardless of skill level, open up a variety of knives that may or may not not be the fastest openers to begin with with ease and with one hand..
 
There's been a leather version of the Merlin in existence for many years, I found one back in the early 90's. "there is nothing remotely like Merlin" is a stretch. :)

This looks like a tacti-cool approach to a non existent problem.
 
Advertising hype is not necessarily factual---and often is not. This system is not new by any stretch and as a former police officer I can assure you-- you can get yourself in an unfavorable position by carrying same. As a rule the blade length of the knife involved will exceed that of most states for legal carry and is often considered on a par with a switch blade. It is stated that it is used for law enforcement and military use----hogwash! Ever hear of the stupidity of bringing a knife to a gun fight? At my last recollectiion law enforcement officers carried side arms while on duty and sometimes required to carry concealed while off duty. The military carried guns while on duty as Military Police or Shore Patrol or in combat areas, and knife sheaths of such a nature were never an issue item. Many weapons of various types have been acquired by military personell through their own desires and not neccessity. This is one of such-------------------Sandy
 
I was not trying to put across that this was a new "device" by any means, just have never seen it by CRKT or any other big company for that matter ..The leather slip-it's can still be found on some well known auction sites..

Helmar I would assume that this would fall under the same code as NYS 265.00(5)..Its kind of a slippery slope at that point..You dont see to many quickdraws on the streets over here...I seem to remember a case about this a long time ago....Cant remember if it was overturned or what happened.

I also agree that a knife is a tool before a weapon...Carrying a knife for strict self defense purposes no matter how fast the draw speed in the real world just doesn't add up..But as long as people keep pointing their guns sideways at me you never know..
 
Sorry alpha, I didn't mean you were trying to laud it as new, they are. It seems these days the name of the game in products is hype them as much as possible and make extraordinary claims.
 
helmar4578 said:
Advertising hype is not necessarily factual---and often is not. This system is not new by any stretch and as a former police officer I can assure you-- you can get yourself in an unfavorable position by carrying same. As a rule the blade length of the knife involved will exceed that of most states for legal carry and is often considered on a par with a switch blade.
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I hate to do this but sir, you need to learn law before you quote law.

This is a HUGE problem with law enforcement officers who are not current on law.
Ive lived in 9 states, and currently reside in California.
AFAIK....MOST states do not have laws that specifically address blade length on standard non-automatic folders.


In Cali, you can carry ANY size folder, CONCEALED or not, as long as it is not a mechanically operated automatic, or balisong/"butterfly" knife. ( switchblades are the ONLY knife CA law even mentions and a 2 inch Automatic can legally be concealed)



It is stated that it is used for law enforcement and military use----hogwash! Ever hear of the stupidity of bringing a knife to a gun fight?
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LEO's job is not to "fight" anyone, and I used to give demonstrations that educated LEO's and private security agents that believing in the old "you don't bring kinfe to a gunfight" addage will get you cut or killed.
They both do the same thing: metal through flesh.
At my last recollectiion law enforcement officers carried side arms while on duty and sometimes required to carry concealed while off duty. The military carried guns while on duty as Military Police or Shore Patrol or in combat areas, and knife sheaths of such a nature were never an issue item.
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Gunsand knives are apples and oranges.
Different tools for totally different applications.
Again...Cops aren't warriors, they are law enforcement officers. Protect and serve remember?
Use of deadly force is a last resort for an officer.
I worked at FLETC for a while, though never wore a badge.


Many weapons of various types have been acquired by military personell through their own desires and not neccessity. This is one of such-------------------Sandy
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Military issued tools are aquired from the cheapest contractor that can fill the order with acceptable quality.


lastly, quickdraw folder sheaths are not new.
Ive seen them as far back as the mid '80s and Im sure they have been around longer than that.

I also do agree they are not tactical in nature, but might be useful for one-handed opening of folders, when the other hand is busy or missing.
 
You resurrected a year old thread for this?
 
Sorry, I was reading thread after thread, and came across this one.
I didnt look at the date, and didn't know adding/correcting information had a time limit.
Is it bad form to post in a thread after it's been dormant for a certain length of time here?
Im still new and not accustomed to the ins and outs of this forum.
 
Well, yes. "thread necromancy" isn't encouraged.

Check out the "Knife Laws" section and you will see that most states do have laws pertaining to blade length and type, and city/county laws have their own rules to comply by. Also, officer discretion applies greatly pertaining to how a "weapon" is displayed, a "speed holster" is a great way to find trouble with certain non knife friendly law enforcers.

Welcome to the forum! :) It does take a while to get used to the flow and how things work, but were an easy group to work with for the most part but we also love a good discussion. ;)
 
Dwayne, my friend, our newcomer is welcome to our little group and his input is welcome. I will stand by my original statement,!!! Been there!!!----Sandy
 
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