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Cold Steel's T-handle models?
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ergonomics- depends on what you're looking for. Great if you wanna hurt somebody, not so great if you wanna spread peanut butter, whittle, or most other day to day stuff. It does hurt like heck to punch boards and stuff with, but I doubt that'd be much of a concern for softer targets.
to it's credit, it is pretty concealable, and it would be hell to disarm. Also bear in mind that it's primarily gonna be suited for thrusting.It will cut okay, but I don't think that's it's forte so to speak. Additionally it doesn't take a degree in Rocket Science to understand it's use. Hold knife. Punch. Repeat as necessary...
Grind lines, etc. are pretty decent. good factory edge. I personally think they're a little on the pricey side for glorified 420 steel of some sort that's of limited use. Also bear in mind that they're illegal as hell in most states, and if you do use one to save yer hide, you better be prepared to do a hellacious song an' dance routine for the Judge and Jury.
IMHO, If it's yer speed I reckon I'd say to go ahead an' get one and have some fun with it, just don't try to fool yourself into believing it has much range of use beyond personal protection.
(BTW, my experience has been based solely on using the double edged dagger design)
to it's credit, it is pretty concealable, and it would be hell to disarm. Also bear in mind that it's primarily gonna be suited for thrusting.It will cut okay, but I don't think that's it's forte so to speak. Additionally it doesn't take a degree in Rocket Science to understand it's use. Hold knife. Punch. Repeat as necessary...
Grind lines, etc. are pretty decent. good factory edge. I personally think they're a little on the pricey side for glorified 420 steel of some sort that's of limited use. Also bear in mind that they're illegal as hell in most states, and if you do use one to save yer hide, you better be prepared to do a hellacious song an' dance routine for the Judge and Jury.
IMHO, If it's yer speed I reckon I'd say to go ahead an' get one and have some fun with it, just don't try to fool yourself into believing it has much range of use beyond personal protection.
(BTW, my experience has been based solely on using the double edged dagger design)
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I have a TOPS Cal Cutta, bad name, great knife. It's kind of like a push dagger, but you hold it normally and can cut with it because you put your index finger through a large hole and handle the knife more like any other. It has a very curved, short handle that fits in the palm of your hand. It only has a blade less than 3 inches, I believe in some states less than 3 is OK and not a "Weapon." You would have to check your own state's laws. This has a double edge though, and I know that throws it out.