I'm thinking of getting a UKPK just in case

peacefuljeffrey

peacefuljeffrey

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Although I hate the idea of traveling to places that are so dumb as to ban lock-bladed knives, as of this moment I am thinking of acquiring a UK Pen Knife just in case I need a carry-legal knife for such a locale.

What do you think? Would you do the same, even if you don't plan to EDC the knife where you currently reside?


How much are they costing lately?

-Jeffrey
 
The UKPK is in production and won't be difficult to get anywhere, (once we're out of back-order ;)

I carrry one when travelling to foreign countries, for the same reasons you mentioned.

We do have a 2.5" design "in the works" that is even more NKP friendly (Non Knife People).

We've also got a Ralph Turnbull design non locking folder is the works with a 3" blade.

sal
 
Sal, another reason to consider wider production of <2.5" non-lockers is that some day, the powers that be may once again allow airline passengers to carry sub-2.5" knives... If they do, not only will such a knife be legal in that respect, it will also be the knife people would take for travel in non-locking-knife countries abroad.


-Jeffrey
 
I dunno. I've brought a Delica to the UK, to .nl, to .de, to .at, to to .ch and to .th with no issues, but I generally don't put myself into situations where that'd be an issue.

That said, if I knew I'd be spending an extended period of time (30+ days) in one of those locations, I'd probably give it serious consideration.

I really like the fact that Spyderco has made a knife that is legal in some of these places, and were I to spend some time in them, I'd have one. But certainly not just in case.

I will admit to some apprehension in Chicago recently, though, as a result of my newfound knowledge regarding locking blades within the city limits.
 
You're kidding me -- Chicago bans lockblades?!



Well, if that's the price we have to pay to have Chicago be such a crime-free utopia, isn't it worth it? :barf: :rolleyes:


-Jeffrey
 
Chicago doesn't ban locking knives, but they do ban knives with blades longer than 2.5". 1.5" if you're under 18.:thumbdn:
 
I did that exact same thing. I love it!! And I wanted to get one, just because. It IS a fantastic knife!! Although, I think the DKPK would be better suited for world travel. I could be wrong on that.
 
peacefuljeffrey said:
... just in case I need a carry-legal knife for such a locale. What do you think? ...
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I guess you solve a problem you don't have :rolleyes:

@benh: In .at (=Austria) you can carry knifes that are even forbidden in parts of USA :D
 
Thank you for the reminder:D I was sooooo disappointed when I couldn't get either here, but it just dawned on me that I am going to 'Vegas week after next for the BCA North American 8 Ball Championship. I wasn't planning on a knife hunt, but.........there's a knife shop very close to our venue that I visited a couple of years ago.......... and with any sort of luck, one of the Wal-Marts there will have a Native......I think I need to take more cash.....:D I wonder if I can get an advance on my "allowance";)

- gord
 
Jeffrey, by all means, do get a UKPK. I've had mine since December and I love it. I got it from Heinnie Haynes, as they were not really available here. I find that it is plenty secure for the majority of things you would use a small pocket knife, and is actually easier to close one handed than a similarly sized lock-back. It's one of only a very few of my knives that has NOT cut me. :o

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gordonk said:
Thank you for the reminder:D I was sooooo disappointed when I couldn't get either here, but it just dawned on me that I am going to 'Vegas week after next for the BCA North American 8 Ball Championship. I wasn't planning on a knife hunt, but.........there's a knife shop very close to our venue that I visited a couple of years ago.......... and with any sort of luck, one of the Wal-Marts there will have a Native......I think I need to take more cash.....:D I wonder if I can get an advance on my "allowance";)

- gord
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Hi Gord I can confirm that Walmarts have the Native here in Vegas...at least the one on Rainbow between the streets of Sahara and Flamingo (that would be west of the strip). I have seen them at that store with my own eyes. ;)
 
Bonus:thumbup: Many thx for that. Our team should be arriving about a day early from our start time so we can acclimatize, get some practice in (different type of tables this year) and get caught up on sleep - we are driving down from Calgary. Just a short 20 hour drive..... While they sleep - I'll go knife hunting:) Don't gamble that much - a few bucks here and there on the slots.

- gord
 
Sal Glesser said:
We do have a 2.5" design "in the works" that is even more NKP friendly (Non Knife People).
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This sounds interesting. Same basic design as the UK Penknife but smaller?
 
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