I just bought a cheap push knife

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Vlade

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I just ordered a safe Maker 1. I got it for $36 does anybody use these type of knife?. I've been looking at these but I wasn't sure if I would like it. It should be here by Wednesday. Does anybody have experience with this or is it something I'm not going to use? I don't think I'm going to use it but for $36 you can't go wrong. Even if I don't use it. Any opinions on this?
 
Its a push dagger. It has one use! I guess you could open boxes with it, but its really for bleeding someone out. CS makes great push daggers and kind of made them main stream (again?).
 
paul brown said:
cool enjoy, how, where, you gonna carry it?
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I'm going to carry it on my hip clip to my belt. As far as where am I going to carry it? I've always got weapons on me. Except for hospitals and other restricted areas. Especially downtown not that I go that much though. Lot of drug addicts and prostitution. I don't go there but sometimes I have to and I'm going to be armed when I go. The law here is specific no show must be completely concealed there's no law against daggers. I'm going to have to try it out and see how comfortable it is
 
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I've never owned this model but I have experience with push knives.

I've used the ones I carried for normal everyday tasks like opening packages and cutting cardboard boxes. When I got my first push knife, a Valor Wallet Knife, and all-metal knife that looks like it it similar in size and shape to the Best Pal, I was 12 and still liked to make things out of cardboard, so I did a lot of cutting with whatever knives I had. That was my EDC for a while before I replaced it with my Urban Pal, which I later replaced with clip folders.

One advantage with push knives is that for self-defense you don't need to know how to use a knife. Someone who trains in an unarmed system that includes punching should be able to use one.

The main disadvantage with push knives is that many jurisdictions ban carrying them.
 
I've carried and used the Safe Keeper III a good bit.

Single edge, hole in blade allows to choke up and pinch.
 
Benjamin Liu said:
I've never owned this model but I have experience with push knives.

I've used the ones I carried for normal everyday tasks like opening packages and cutting cardboard boxes. When I got my first push knife, a Valor Wallet Knife, and all-metal knife that looks like it it similar in size and shape to the Best Pal, I was 12 and still liked to make things out of cardboard, so I did a lot of cutting with whatever knives I had. That was my EDC for a while before I replaced it with my Urban Pal, which I later replaced with clip folders.

One advantage with push knives is that for self-defense you don't need to know how to use a knife. Someone who trains in an unarmed system that includes punching should be able to use one.

The main disadvantage with push knives is that many jurisdictions ban carrying them.
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You don't say, I carry a copy of the law in my wallet. This way if the police ever have any questions I could just give them the law and let them make their decision. But the District attorney would have to kick the case because I'm perfectly legal. If the cop is in a bad mood I may go to jail for a day until I could see the district attorney in be released. I always follow the law. But the law doesn't say anything about push daggers so now I'm wondering is it legal to carry. It says daggers Dirk's every kind of weapon you can think of. Push daggers not in the law. I'm going to have to research this a little bit
 
It really depends on where you live.

Some states like Arizona allow any knives concealed or open carry.

Others ban carrying fixed blades, or daggers, knives over a certain length, etc.

Then there are laws that mention intent, which could be interpreted as allowing anything as long as you did not intend to use it illegally against someone, but could also be interpreted as banning carrying almost anything.
 
I think if there is not a specific restriction for blades with perpendicular handles you're golden. Wish my laws were like yours🤤 My law specifically calls out perpendicular handles.
 
paul brown said:
I think if there is not a specific restriction for blades with perpendicular handles you're golden. Wish my laws were like yours🤤 My law specifically calls out perpendicular handles.
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Huh well that's the law got to obey them . I'm too damn old to go to jail. The law is silent on perpendicular handles it's not listed
 
Benjamin Liu said:
It really depends on where you live.

Some states like Arizona allow any knives concealed or open carry.

Others ban carrying fixed blades, or daggers, knives over a certain length, etc.

Then there are laws that mention intent, which could be interpreted as allowing anything as long as you did not intend to use it illegally against someone, but could also be interpreted as banning carrying almost anything.
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I used to live in Tucson the best gun laws in the United States as well as knife laws. I used to carry a 45. And a Bowie knife. Best laws ever
 
Vlade said:
I just ordered a safe Maker 1. I got it for $36 does anybody use these type of knife?. I've been looking at these but I wasn't sure if I would like it. It should be here by Wednesday. Does anybody have experience with this or is it something I'm not going to use? I don't think I'm going to use it but for $36 you can't go wrong. Even if I don't use it. Any opinions on this?
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I predict you'll tire of carrying it. Not knocking it, just my unfounded prediction. It's a tough tool, though. I used to have one.

Zieg
 
Push dags are thrusting tools..
By nature of its T- handle design
means forgetting about the usual hand gripping modes
There is a reason why the push dagger
is also known as a punch dagger
for obvious reasons.
So if there is one thing going for
push knives is that
It has a very secure hold on the grip.
Its a purpose built weapon
thus not exactly something to pick
ln terms of an edc utiitarian use.
Just my 2 cents
 
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I used to carry the smallest one on my keychain for years until I looked one day, and it was gone. I never did replace it though and it bummed me out for a while. I think maybe I should get another. The bigger model looks interesting indeed.
 
Keep us informed how you like this push knife. I like the design, but have never bought one. I keep thinking about it though.
 
Not a lawyer, but if “daggers” are restricted it‘s not much of a stretch to see a “push dagger” falling under that definition, regardless of the handle. Unless the the term “dagger” also includes a description of the handle, which I doubt it does. Be careful with that.
 
After giving this a lot of thought. I don't think it's in my best interest to carry a push dagger. It's going to be pretty hard to explain. Regardless what the law says. I guess I'll just put it in my collection draw. Well it's going to look pretty cool anyway. Something's telling me not to carry it sometimes you got to go with your gut. I'll let you know when I get it if it ships Monday it should be here Wednesday it's coming Priority Mail thanks for the advice fellows
 
I think the design has some serious limitations. But as usual, I'm spit balling while reclined in my armchair. :D But there is a reason why "t" handled tools aren't the norm.
 
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