Open Fixed Blade Belt Carry in the "City"????

I wear my Camillus Cuda CQB-1 in a concealex IWB sheath, with no problems.:).

Maybe carrying IWB and "hiding" the blade helps ward-off the sheeple a little...I also have a lanyard on it, which makes it look more "utility" than "fighter" (while in the sheath, anyway).
The CQB-1 also doesn't have an "EVIL" black handle.:).

Just a thought: Isn't an up-side-down American flag a sign of distress? AREN'T we all under DISTRESS since Sept. 11th? I am.
 
OK, 1st off I think it is a fine idea, if done within the legal limits ;)
2nd, Mr. Gallo, I've read the NYC statute and I don't remember it mentioning anything about the blade or handle showing...there was a vague reference about being carried 'in a threatening manner' or something similar. It seemed to me like they actually recommended concealed carry :eek: I'm No Lawyer and this is NOT legal advice! The hard and fast rule is any blade length must be under 4" and they stress lockback folders. I think Boriqua has the statutes on his web site. If I have time I'll try to look it up :)
3rd, I highly endorse Mr Dozier's beautiful little knives. I've been carrying a K-9 Personal Utility 3" blade on my belt, every day since last March. I'm 45, wear jeans and t-shirts and have a long blond ponytail :D, No problems...but then again I keep it on the straight and narrow, & mind my manners. Tonight I went to the Ranger game. I knew they'd be searching/magnatometer-ing so I left the Dozier and the CRKT Mirage at the office. Why look for trouble?
I think alot has to do with the individual officer and why he stopped you in the first place.
Go Safetyguy Go!
 
I am going to carry a fixed blade with me in plain sight in the hopes that if enough people see and realize that a knife is not a danger, they will stop being worried about them. I know that this is unlikely to happen, but if we hide our knives out of the fear that sheeple will disapprove of them then we are being cowards.

Where I live it is quite legal to carry just about any knife as long as it is in plain view. Until this law changes (and I will fight any such change with everything I have) I am going to wear an Ed Fowler Pronghorn with all the pride that this great knife deserves and if people don't like it that's their problem, not mine.

Great thread by the way. This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart.
 
I am never without a fixed blade when it is legal, and I do my best to stay out of places where it is not legal. I feel absolutely helpless on the commercial air lines. Trusting others to act for me is not within my life style. When I go to knife shows I carry a smaller knife, 3 1/4 inch blade, 7 inches overall. It is big enough to skin a cow, small enough that it doesn't attract much attention.

Like I said on another thread, those of us who carry knives need to print up some toe tags to give folks who do not carry knives. The toe tags would carry a simple statement on one side. "I failed to be prepared" On the other side, Name_________ Next of Kin_____Organ Doner______ etc._________
 
Originally posted by Ebbtide
snip...2nd, Mr. Gallo, I've read the NYC statute and I don't remember it mentioning anything about the blade or handle showing...snip
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Here is the quote (from Mr Levine's site)

It shall be unlawful for any person in a public place, street or park to wear outside of his or her clothing or carry in open view any knife with an exposed or unexposed blade unless such person is actually using such knife for a lawful purpose as set forth in subdivision d of this section.

So yes, they want you to conceal your knife! NYC is a strange place. For instance, when I take my rifle (permit needed) from the house to the car, it MUST be in an opaque case, and I must have my rifle permit on me, and the registration for said rifle. I must produce these to buy ammo!
 
As I understand it, the upside down American flag connotes "distress." I in no way intended to convey any form of disrespect, as I'm sure everyone knew.

"Distress" because our own government may often be acting to take away our rights from us using terrorism as an excuse. I am particularly alarmed by the early refusal to put any kind of time limit on certain wiretapping/spying procedures. I think they eventually made it four years. I saw nothing wrong with one year--they could always extend it if (and only if) "necessary." I just can't understand why any AMERICAN would want a governmental power to be left on its own without a lot more study and reflection as to it's actual utility vs. dangers. Also keep in mind that I'm ambivilent about ANY further governmental power increases to begin with...

The inverted flag really represents the fact I don't feel valued or trusted by my own government (State or Federal), and therefore, I don't trust them either.

If my government were a lot more respectful of the Second Amendment, I would question these new laws a lot less, simply because I would feel "trusted."

Instead I feel "put upon," and objectified. I am not an American, I am a "threat."

Keep in mind that I think one of the most powerful authorities should be the local uniformed police officer. I would go far out of my way to aid and "prove my identity" to an everyday cop. I WANT them to know who I am! And so far as they do their job, protecting my Constitutional rights (as well as the community's safety), they will have my full support. I have nothing to hide from my community. Of course, that presupposes my community has nothing to hide from me! And that it TRUSTS me.

We've gotten way far away from that concept.

VERY distressing.

Karl
 
Thankyou Mr. Gallo for looking that up. I failed to find it after I posted. It is, indeed, an odd rule :rolleyes:
I guess, if they wanted to, they could get you either way...concealed weapon or carrying in the open :eek:
Another reason to 'wear a white hat' ;)
SafetyGuy, you're going to love your USMarshall! The best handled little blade...Newt's sheath is 'overbuilt' to provide lashing points/alternate carry positions, so it is a little large. It also makes the sheathed knife look larger than it actually is. Nothing that a little conviction and a dremel can't change...or a call to Normark ;)
 
Many of us are already doing this.I would recommend carrying it discreetly, where it is not concealed at all, but not obtrusive either. Also you would do well to familiarize yourself with the city codes in the areas you will be in. These, not State laws, are what usually involve citizens in the criminal process. It is totally habit forming, and I wear a fixed blade at almost all times (unless specifically prohibited) while off duty. Enjoy!:D :D
 
here in zero-crime Chicago, not only are all guns illegal, but the local limit for knives is __2.5"__ yes, that butter knife from the local Sizzler is in fact, strictly illegal. i get by with the absoloutely AWESOME Camillus Mini Talon (best knife i have ever had. it is simply amazing). i am also going to get a Tops Street Scalpel and maybe a Runningdog Featherweight neck knife. when blades get this short, i figure i need all the leverage i can get, and a fixed blade is really the only way to get enough fingers on the handle to do any work. i have a Mnandi on order as well, but that is just too darn beautiful, and i will measure the cutting edge, as it may be just withing the 2.5" limit. in any case, i carry my small Mini Talon (it totally rocks) pretty much everywhere. it pretty much dissapears, and so far have only had one comment on it "dude, aren't you scared the cops are going to shoot you like LaTonya Haggerty if they see that? you are taking a big chance". it seems the consensus is that i have more to worry about from reckless LEO's that seem to patrol chicago than civillians or muggers. in any case, i say go for it, a small fixed blade kicks ass!!
 
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