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This is a knife I swore I would never buy. I'd picked it up in various stores and just preferred the 4-inch model. But lately I picked one up on eBay for about $35. It was brand new and the only problem it had was that someone had tried to etch it, but had botched it. So they sold it as brand new, but with a black strip over the botched part.
So it was a price I couldn't refuse. Anyway, I got it yesterday and I have to say it's remarkably made. Good, solid quality, just like the 4-inchers. But it's a bit too long to carry. It sticks straight up out of one's back pocket, yet clips into the righthand front pants pocket without a problem...well, until I sit down. Still, it can be carried fairly easily if one is tall. Even though it's legal to carry a knife in my state (unless you intend to use it as a weapon), I'd hate to try to explain it to an LEO. It's a strong, handsome knife with a blade of AUS8A stainless steel. At the prices it goes for on eBay, I can honestly say it's a bargain. There's nothing cheap about the construction and it opens with a good, solid snap and it stays locked until it's released. It is an outstanding knife to use for self defense and can also be used for many other cutting chores. I don't know what the laws are for carrying knives in national parks, but this would be a smart pick against both man and beast.
If you like knives with long blades, it's probably worth picking up. Even with the blade in folded position, the frame itself also can be used for clobbering, using the quillion or the pummel section of the frame. Overall, I'd prefer the Rajahs, the Voyagers and the Vaquero Grande for outdoor carry; however, once you've played around with the larger Ti-Lite, you can see why the stiletto blades are just a draw. Like the other knives mentioned, the deterrent value is, in itself, considerable.
Anyone else have one of these guys? What are YOUR thoughts? Also, does anyone have the blue titanium-handled version? I've considered picking one up, but I need someone to talk me into it.
So it was a price I couldn't refuse. Anyway, I got it yesterday and I have to say it's remarkably made. Good, solid quality, just like the 4-inchers. But it's a bit too long to carry. It sticks straight up out of one's back pocket, yet clips into the righthand front pants pocket without a problem...well, until I sit down. Still, it can be carried fairly easily if one is tall. Even though it's legal to carry a knife in my state (unless you intend to use it as a weapon), I'd hate to try to explain it to an LEO. It's a strong, handsome knife with a blade of AUS8A stainless steel. At the prices it goes for on eBay, I can honestly say it's a bargain. There's nothing cheap about the construction and it opens with a good, solid snap and it stays locked until it's released. It is an outstanding knife to use for self defense and can also be used for many other cutting chores. I don't know what the laws are for carrying knives in national parks, but this would be a smart pick against both man and beast.
If you like knives with long blades, it's probably worth picking up. Even with the blade in folded position, the frame itself also can be used for clobbering, using the quillion or the pummel section of the frame. Overall, I'd prefer the Rajahs, the Voyagers and the Vaquero Grande for outdoor carry; however, once you've played around with the larger Ti-Lite, you can see why the stiletto blades are just a draw. Like the other knives mentioned, the deterrent value is, in itself, considerable.
Anyone else have one of these guys? What are YOUR thoughts? Also, does anyone have the blue titanium-handled version? I've considered picking one up, but I need someone to talk me into it.
