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Well, i'm the new guy in town as it were. I don't know much about knives and after looking around here i realize that theres a lot to know. So, couple of questions for the new kid (i'm 18). Anyone know the legal length of a knife that you can carry in PA with out a conceiled carry permit. Also if i was looking for a folder for everyday carry that isn't going to cost an arm and leg any suggestions of company or anything?


Thanks.
 
I would go by the Blade fitting in palm from bottom of pointed finger to corner of palm. Not sure if thats exactly legal, But I always had more to worry about back then than a knife, So you better get someone elses advice first. By the way Welcome to the forums.
 
Yeah Ive heard that too but like you say not sure if thats exactly legal. thanks though.
 
I'd say for quality for it's price(actaully far beyond it's price), I'd go with the Spyderco line for a good knife.

In 3yrs I've purchased 13 of them, and still own 8. I bought 5 for gifts.

www.spyderco.com
Spyderco offers everything from the Toad(*just* over an inch) to the Police(4.125") for folders, and from the Moran(3") to the Temperance(5"ish) for the fixed. Most of them are available for around $40-$100 if you shop around for prices.

Email me if you want a great dealer.

Welcome aboard, nice to see another nut my age... too many old and experienced guys here, not too much youth.
 
Who are you calling old? I'm 19.
Oh CRKT makes some good quality knives for little money, and you could get a Kershaw Vapor in US Wal-Marts. Wish Canadian Wal Mart would carry and sell that cheap.
 
My first decent folder when I was 18 was a Spyderco 50/50 Endura. Even though for the most part I now prefer a fully non-serrated blade that Endura served me well and still continues to serve me well.

I'd pretty much check out anything in the Spyderco line. They're ALL quality pieces and if you get something plain and simple like an Endura or a Delica its not going to kill your bank account and it'll serve for years and years to come.

CRKT makes some good products for the $$$ also but I think for the extra dough you're better off with a Spyderco.
 
My suggestion is a Camillus EDC. They're $50 from www.1sks.com, and for the money I haven't been able to beat mine. I'm in the US Army stationed in Korea, and I use mine as my daily carry while on duty here. I does everything I ask of it and holds a very nice edge. Camillus also has good customer service.
 
welcome to the forums! what knife to consider? I bought my first blades without venturing onto the forums and paid full msrp for them! I was conned!!! now that I'm a little wiser, here're some suggestions:

(1) spyderco delica or endura - they're only about $45 on the discount online shops. they offer one of the best stainless steels (VG10), are of a good size - about 3" and 4" respectively, and have good solid lockup due to the lockback design. The downside is that their design may not appeal to all (personally I love the shape and size of the Delica best! ;)

(2) crkt knives - cheaper but the steel used is not as good as spyderco, dollar for dollar. You can consider getting a crkt apache (ATS34 steel - good ****!) over ebay for less than $40 - definitely worth it. However, you may not be able to find plain edge versions. Other crkt to consider would be the M15/16, Crawford/Kasper;

(3) benchmade griptillian ($50ish) or linerlock AFCK ($70ish);

(4) SOG x-ray vision - $70ish, with ATS34 steel, arc-lock (damn good!) and good ergonomics;

(5) timberline wortac - $50 with AUS8 steel, teflon washers and good, altho' somewhat bulky ergonomics.

This forum is the best place for suggestions....and I'm sure the other more experienced members will chip in with their suggestions.
 
don't concern yourself with what's legal or not.

if you are ever arrested on the street (for any reason) and you have a knife - it is considered a weapon 90% of the time.

So, if you like to party and raise cain, etc. = don't carry a knife.

But, if you are a reputable bloke who just carries for fun, then take whatever you want.

Also, choosing your EDC can take going through many different knives. Or some folks just rotate ones in their collection.

With time, you'll end up with the right one.
 
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