Non-Tactical Looking Knife?

I'm not sure i quite get the grip you're talking about... but what about the Spyderco Persian? It's got a 3 inch blade. It's quite a nice sturdy knife, that is marketed and designed for gentleman's carry. Micarta and stainless steel bolsters so it looks quite classy.

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=SP105BMP

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Might you consider something like these? Non Tactical and outstanding locking knives.
Buck 500
Kershaw Nakamura
Buck 532

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Thanks for the other suggestions. The MCUSTAs look nice, maybe too nice, as I drive large trucks and the knife is liable to take a beating, get dropped in stuff, etc. Are there more rugged wooden handled folders like the lone wolf, preferably with the clip mounted lower so I can't be accused so easily of concealing?
 
The Mcusta would be good choices, especially the wood or corian handled ones that are very decorative. Quality is first rate on them. If you are wanting cheap, Colombia River has a number of knives with wood inlays and other decorative touches to make them look less tactical.

I understand your need to politician proof your choice, but I think you are doing yourself a disservice by discounting the Axis lock. You said you had heard bad things about the Axis for self-defense: was that from someone who had actually had one fail in a combat situation, or just hearsay?

There's no way I would personally choose a liner lock for self defense if an equivalent knife sporting an axis-type lock were available.
 
Thanks re the advice.

mercop said that in training, the axis lock had failed when making a high right to low left cut. Besides that, there is the worry that the lock could be inadvertently disengaged if your thumb or finger hit the mechanism on the side of the handle in the heat of a sd encounter. Although, I've heard that bm has recessed the mechanism in their latest models.

I wouldn't buy a liner lock blade unless the lock was overbuilt.





elkins45 said:
The Mcusta would be good choices, especially the wood or corian handled ones that are very decorative. Quality is first rate on them. If you are wanting cheap, Colombia River has a number of knives with wood inlays and other decorative touches to make them look less tactical.

I understand your need to politician proof your choice, but I think you are doing yourself a disservice by discounting the Axis lock. You said you had heard bad things about the Axis for self-defense: was that from someone who had actually had one fail in a combat situation, or just hearsay?

There's no way I would personally choose a liner lock for self defense if an equivalent knife sporting an axis-type lock were available.
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Ok, pretty frame lock folder under $200. You should wait for Kershaw Speedform.
 
njr said:
Thanks re the advice.

mercop said that in training, the axis lock had failed when making a high right to low left cut. Besides that, there is the worry that the lock could be inadvertently disengaged if your thumb or finger hit the mechanism on the side of the handle in the heat of a sd encounter. Although, I've heard that bm has recessed the mechanism in their latest models.

I wouldn't buy a liner lock blade unless the lock was overbuilt.
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The knife you're looking for doesn't exist.
 
Emerson A100? Besides the black handle thing it seems like a great knife.
It seems like you are having a very hard time finding something that fits your many deal-breaking criteria. Maybe you should make a list of absolute must-haves, and go to an on-line site and look at different models, then ask for people's experiences, otherwise you are just going in circles. Or look at a custom maker to do something for you. I got a micarta/steel bolstered 4" s30v with Bos HT and a thick Ti liner lock from Ron Flaherty here for a very reasonable price. Or look for a used BM 760 Lfti in the exchange, a lot of people didn't seem to be take to this design and you might be able to find a deal/send it out and have the blade re-profiled if you don't like to Tanto. Or why not look at one of the designs that M. Janich helped create? Or one of BM Snody Wharncliffe blades? Thick Ti liner lock, smooth action (can be found for 99$ or so)

It just seems that you are looking for something that just doesn't fit your all of you vast criteria.
 
Alright, I just checked my Sage II in that reverse edge out grip, and it seems (for me) to work fine. Handle one if you want, the titanium scales are very dressy, and the knife is a class act in and of itself.
 
I have lost track of all the details this poster wants in a non tactical looking knife that IS the perfect tactical knife. :confused:






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I don't wanna read all the posts, so I dont know if anyone has mentioned the lava yet... Great knife, sheeple compatible :thumbup:
 
Supmonkeyface said:
I don't wanna read all the posts, so I dont know if anyone has mentioned the lava yet... Great knife, sheeple compatible :thumbup:
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Considering the Lava isn't even close to the mentioned 3.5" -4" blade length mentioned in the OP, I would say you didn't even read the first post. :rolleyes:

It's also not capable of stabbing and inflicting great damage in the reverse edge out grip.
 
Woops, your right josh. I did read some of it. (The title) My bad. For its size, the manix isn't too harsh looking.
 
Supmonkeyface said:
Woops, your right josh. I did read some of it. (The title) My bad. For its size, the manix isn't too harsh looking.
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Keep reading, he doesn't like Spyderco's. Too thin in the hand. :rolleyes:


These sarcastic comments are really directed at his unattainable knife features, not you.
 
My sarcasm is just frustration. The OP seems to know exactly what they do not want but not at all what they do want? It appears as though he/she was given some instruction or has seen seen a training video of some sort and the knife used by the trainer is what's being sought after. Well tell us what it was. I understand the legalities of where the OP resides is an issue and all that. I just find it hard to believe that with all the suggestions offered, nothing seems to fill the bill. :confused:






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Thanks, guys. Sorry for the frustrations. I will probably go with the mcusta or the lone wolf longhorn with ebano grip. I'll call the cos and see if they can put the clip lower on the grip to head off the authorities arguing concealment. I'm also going to call a friend of mine who's a lawyer with a state body and ask some what ifs.

In the meantime, I just ordered a purple ladybug and will look into sturdy markers and/or pens. Let them try to charge me with carrying a deadly purple ladybug, lol.
 
njr said:
Thanks, guys. Sorry for the frustrations.
In the meantime, I just ordered a purple ladybug and will look into sturdy markers and/or pens. Let them try to charge me with carrying a deadly purple ladybug, lol.
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I mentioned the Pink Chive on the first page...

Swift death in a pretty package. Exactly what you need.:rolleyes::D

Hey, you mentioned a few times you are concerned about a low-in-pocket clipped carry because of "concealment concern".

Have you an example or do you know of an instance where a clipped knife was considered concealed?

I'm wondering because autos are legal in ND with open carry. And I have't been able to get a clear answer if clipped pocket carry is considered concealed or open.(the clip CAN be seen but not the knife) It probably varies from state to state and officer to officer.
 
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