Good boot knife

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dtownknifekid

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I am looking for a good boot knife under $150. I would like it to be easily concealable and have utilitarian uses. the reason I want a boot knife is probably a stupid reason, i don't want to scare my girlfriends dad but i still want a knife on me. Also are there any non boot knives that can be totally concealed? Please no neck knives though. Thanks for the help.
 
instead of a boot knife i would just go balls out and get a gun...thats what i had to do and it worked out really nice..ill be out of prison in 7 more years:) :) :)
 
Dad might just put the blade somewhere and kick the handle off. That mix sounds like trouble waiting to happen.
 
Dtownknifekid, you might want to check out the Kershaw Military boot knife. Also, check your local and state laws to make sure that you can legally carry a knife concealed. I personally wouldn't care if my girlfriend's dad was freaked out by my knife. I would explain that it is only a tool and if he still didn't like it, well too bad, it's my choice, not his.
 
Get a leatherman and carry it in a belt pouch. Not only will her dad not be freaked out, you will have a tool with many more uses.
 
Screw the boot knife, get yourself one of these:

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Also, pick up a black mask and hood to wear around your girlfriend's dad so he doesn't see/recognize you.
:jerkit:

Seriously, I'd consider picking up something a little more utilitarian and less threatening rather than carrying an 'easily concealable' knife. How about a Victorinox or Wenger? Probably not uber-cool-ninja-tastic as a boot knife but it'll draw less negative attention if spotted.
 
Well, he did ask for advice....

Wait a couple of years and then look into a Bark River Blackwater Bootknife and then you'll be hooked by Bark River1 I don't care for the kydex sheath much, although it's well-made.

By then you'll probably have a different girl-friend and her oldman may be a knifeman himself, or mad axeman:eek:
 
The easiest place to conceal a knife is in your pocket. Get a nice folder with a 3-4" blade. Not only will it look a lot less suspicious than a boot knife, it'll also be a whole lot more useful.
 
If you feel you need a knife you need to analyze your situation and find other ways out of your jam.

Have you ever heard the song "Don't take your guns to town" ? It talks of a young man who had come of age and decided to wear his guns to town because he was old enough. While in town he decided to have a drink - because he was old enough. During the course of having his drink a troublemaker starts to push his buttons and tease him until he goads the youngster into going for his guns. The young man gets gunned down.

The problem with youth and a knife is you will either overreact and go to far or get goaded into using it when it may no longer be justified because the people you are trying to defend yourself against don't/won't believe you are serious. You'd hate to wind up in prison until you are 21 because you got caught up in the emotion of the moment.

The knife doesn't make you a man or a better man. It just gives you more opportunity to get into trouble. You probably can't have it at school and you probably can't take it to clubs or concerts etc either.
 
dtownknifekid:

I have a question for you - why do you feel you need a knife? I'm not asking disparagingly, as some could read the question. I'm also not implying that you don't need a knife; my youngest brother started carrying his first pocketknife (Benchmade Griptilian) when he was 14, with no negative consequences. A guy your age is certainly old enough to have the maturity to carry a useful tool.

So, my question to you is simple - what need do you potentially foresee this knife filling?
 
Yeah. Despite the sarcasm, I agree with most of the above posts. I've got four children. I bought my 16 year old a pocketknife a few years ago. I chose one with a short blade and that did not look threatening. We also spoke about when to carry it and how to use it so as not to alarm anyone. So, while a knife as a tool is fine for a teenager, a weapon is DEFINITELY NOT ok. If I caught her with a concealed weapon, she would have a real problem with me on her hands. The least she could expect would be that I would destroy the knife and toss her room.

So, rather than bringing this up at the forum, you should probably discuss this with whomever has custody of you (since they will probably be the ones to take the heat from the school or police if you get caught with a concealed weapon).
 
sorry spur of the moment idea, verry dumb on my part but in my state it is legal i checked the laws and it does not put an agelimit on carying knives only illeagals are switchblades and gravity knives and may be double edge. I have always liked the Hey I got knife in my shoe idea. Another reason i came up with this idea is that a violent sex offender moved near us and i wanted an SD knife i just remembered that after my first post (probably a much better reason). I'll go with the SAK or leatherman maybe my minigrip. I use the knife to open packaging and stuff so a dedicated boot knife is very stupid. I also forgot the fact that that would instantly make it seem like I'm a criminal. Now Lets make it sheeple friendly knives.
 
My kids defensive kit is a cell phone, a loud whistle, and know how to run like hell.
They have the police as their #1 emergency number.
And as a very last resort, a small can of mace, which here is legally self-defense.

Only my 15 year old carries a knife on her keyring.
I bought it for the birthday.
It is a CRTK Peck in a colorful spectra finish (1.75" blade), which she thinks is ultra cool.
But she knows it is a tool only.

Neeman
 
You sound like a level headed young man, and I'm sure would be responsible with a knife. However, some adults and other authorities may not realize your maturity and good motives, and would be worried about you having a knife on you. I think the Leatherman is probably the best solution for you. It, in fact, is a very useful tool that could be used in a SD situation, but doesn't cry out as a weapon. You can even carry it in your pocket instead of the holster it you want.
Remember, the most important SD tool is your BRAIN, and situational awareness. It is much better to anticipate and avoid problems than to confront. Walking away (or running if necessary) with confidence is better than standing pridefully toe to toe with an adversary. Sometimes, however, it is unavoidable, and it that situation, it is important to be well trained, and committed to win. Consider enrolling in a good self defense program, that will teach you confidence, self control and SD techniques.

The opinion of geezer dad :D
 
God, how times have changed. I received my first knife when I was 7 years old. My brother got the first SAK that I had ever seen for Christmas in 1949 and he gave me his old single blade Barlow, the one that he had carried since he was about 7-8 years old. He was about to turn 12 at the time. He and my Dad spent quite some time teaching me the manly art of sharpening with oil stones and a strop and I kept that baby very sharp. Dad taught that it was the dull knife that hurt you as that was the one with which you became careless. I have carried a pocket knife of one sort or another ever since.

Dtownknifekid, may is suggest that you consider a Spyderco Delica. They are very easily carried, they can be had in colors other than tactical black, are about as reasonably priced as you will find for something of their quality, and are known to make a very good SD choice. The new Delica4 with dual steel liners can even be openned very, very quickly with a Spyderco drop by pinching the Spyderhole and giving the knife a good downward shake. But it looks to be a very useful everyday tool sort of thing, especially if you find one with a color other than black. I suggest the other colors as they tend to set people's minds more at ease.

But, by all means, discuss this with your parent or the person who is responsible for you. If you simply go out an get a knife w/o permission, you are asking to have it confiscated by your parents/guardians.
 
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