I blame Canada

evilgreg

evilgreg

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I took a road trip into the frozen wastelands of America's hat last week. I knew I wasn't likely to be searched at the border, but just in case I decided to only carry a knife that would be legal under their wacky new "no ultra deadly death machine one-handed opening knives" rules.

I usually carry modern flippers, the titanium and ball bearings sort of thing, but I own so many knives that I have a bit of everything. Before the trip I dug through my traditionals and picked out this Case burnt indigo Copperlock to spend a few days with:

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To my surprise, I enjoyed carrying this knife so much that I've continued carrying it. Not having a pocket clip or a one-handed opening mechanism makes it feel old fashioned and different. This particular knife weighs under three ounces and has a comfortable 4.25" handle with a locking ~3" Wharncliffe blade.

I've always been a fan of Case's burnt indigo bone, and I think it's quite attractive on this knife:

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If it weren't for Canada, I would still be missing out. It turns out I like carrying this knife a bunch.

Have you ever been forced to change up your carry for some external reason (e.g. losing your usual carry, laws, travel, etc.), only to find it broadened your horizons somehow?
 
evilgreg said:
I took a road trip into the frozen wastelands of America's hat last week. I knew I wasn't likely to be searched at the border, but just in case I decided to only carry a knife that would be legal under their wacky new "no ultra deadly death machine one-handed opening knives" rules.

I usually carry modern flippers, the titanium and ball bearings sort of thing, but I own so many knives that I have a bit of everything. Before the trip I dug through my traditionals and picked out this Case burnt indigo Copperlock to spend a few days with:

F8bRx8A.jpg


To my surprise, I enjoyed carrying this knife so much that I've continued carrying it. Not having a pocket clip or a one-handed opening mechanism makes it feel old fashioned and different. This particular knife weighs under three ounces and has a comfortable 4.25" handle with a locking ~3" Wharncliffe blade.

I've always been a fan of Case's burnt indigo bone, and I think it's quite attractive on this knife:

K3u33xo.jpg


If it weren't for Canada, I would still be missing out. It turns out I like carrying this knife a bunch.

Have you ever been forced to change up your carry for some external reason (e.g. losing your usual carry, laws, travel, etc.), only to find it broadened your horizons somehow?
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She's a real beaut! Glad our sucky nanny state rules could help you out!:):thumbsup:
 
I've been looking into some Slipjoints as well since I can legally carry them unlike the gray area locking flippers I prefer. I generally just work and carry at home, so I've been doing alright legality wise. I'm thinking about going with a modern traditional route like a clip point BM Proper.
 

Nice knife btw.

As per the question, this forum basically did it.
Seeing all the beautiful knives posted on the porch I decided I wanted try a Barlow, r8shell sent me an old Imperial and after that I had a hard time going back to modern folders till recently.
I'm still mostly a traditionals guy, but now I don't feel so weird about carrying a modern folder sometimes.
I kind of felt like I'd be going back to something juvinile I had grown out of since modern were all I carried as a dumb teenager, and carrying them sort of felt a bit shameful even though I never actually hated them or anything.
I guess I had given them a stigma in my eyes, but it's fading now.


Btw I recently fell in love with this little case 6208 splitback half whittler.

I prefer carbon steel, but when I like a knife I can easily accept stainless blades.
 
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Yes, I can see how a 'politeness' influence from the north would be seen as subversive :)

thank you for the good laugh
 
I was told not to have any knives on me when I travel to the UK, so I was forced knifeless and did not like it.

As an aside, the best hot chocolate I ever had was in Canada
 
evilgreg said:
I took a road trip into the frozen wastelands of America's hat last week. I knew I wasn't likely to be searched at the border, but just in case I decided to only carry a knife that would be legal under their wacky new "no ultra deadly death machine one-handed opening knives" rules.

I usually carry modern flippers, the titanium and ball bearings sort of thing, but I own so many knives that I have a bit of everything. Before the trip I dug through my traditionals and picked out this Case burnt indigo Copperlock to spend a few days with:

F8bRx8A.jpg


To my surprise, I enjoyed carrying this knife so much that I've continued carrying it. Not having a pocket clip or a one-handed opening mechanism makes it feel old fashioned and different. This particular knife weighs under three ounces and has a comfortable 4.25" handle with a locking ~3" Wharncliffe blade.

I've always been a fan of Case's burnt indigo bone, and I think it's quite attractive on this knife:

K3u33xo.jpg


If it weren't for Canada, I would still be missing out. It turns out I like carrying this knife a bunch.

Have you ever been forced to change up your carry for some external reason (e.g. losing your usual carry, laws, travel, etc.), only to find it broadened your horizons somehow?
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That is one pointy wharncliffe!
 
That's okay...I blame Chicago. ;)
Going there in a bit, so I bought a Byrd Robin 2 G-10 to meet their length laws, and not care too much if they confiscate it anyway. :thumbsup:
 
I travel a lot for work and grappling competitions, so I usually have to adjust my EDC to different laws (and sometimes certain buildings have rules of their own).

I've bought a few inexpensive but decent quality folders that'd be easy to replace if they are confiscated, lost or stolen (down here in the Third World, stuff will go missing from your luggage very often). Like a Cold Steel Finn Wolf.

I also bring SAKs and multitools along. They're useful, most are affordable and readily available at local shops, usually legal and seen as tools or cool gadgets even in places where other knives would get negative attention.

Last time I was in Canada visiting family I carried my Lionsteel Big Daghetta, since it can't be flicked open no matter how hard you try (I had problems with a Griptilian at customs on a past trip) and the opening disk can be removed (it came with a little screw to cover the hole on the back of the blade).

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Franciscomv said:
I travel a lot for work and grappling competitions, so I usually have to adjust my EDC to different laws (and sometimes certain buildings have rules of their own).

I've bought a few inexpensive but decent quality folders that'd be easy to replace if they are confiscated, lost or stolen (down here in the Third World, stuff will go missing from your luggage very often). Like a Cold Steel Finn Wolf.

I also bring SAKs and multitools along. They're useful, most are affordable and readily available at local shops, usually legal and seen as tools or cool gadgets even in places where other knives would get negative attention.

Last time I was in Canada visiting family I carried my Lionsteel Big Daghetta, since it can't be flicked open no matter how hard you try (I had problems with a Griptilian at customs on a past trip) and the opening disk can be removed (it came with a little screw to cover the hole on the back of the blade).

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What do you think about that TOL lock?
 
SpySmasher said:
What do you think about that TOL lock?
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To be honest, it's sort of an acquired taste. I ordered the knife to fill up an order and didn't really research it too much. I expected AXIS lock-like action and was quite disappointed at first.

It's smooth, but not fast (at least not as fast as the KBS flippers I've been using lately). It reminds me of a good double action revolver trigger, if that makes any sense.

Now that I've got the hang of it, I really enjoy it and don't mind the constant pressure on the blade. It did take some practice to learn to close it comfortably with one hand.

I can't help but think that it was designed by a lawyer. The lock is perfect for places with weird regulations against "gravity" knives, the thumb disk is removable and the fuller works as a nail nick, the clip is very low profile and the glass breaker makes it look like a pen in your pocket.
 
Cereal_killer said:
They're sorry.
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Try this some time with a Canadian: tell them they're apologizing too much and they'll apologize for apologizing. In extreme cases they'll then be forced by some internal logic to then apologize for apologizing about apologizing and get sucked into an ever tighter spiral of sorry until they disappear in an apologetic poof, leaving nothing but the scent of maple and regret in their place.
 
Quite easily understood. If you were forced to live in that weather...instead of down here in Florida...you'd be sorry too.
Traditionals! A design that's been dead for a good many years...except in the hands of purists...who love 'em.
 
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