Tacticlol Knives

[unit]

I've practiced law for 18 years, and have written in the range of 1000 legal opinions for a gov't agency. I have only encountered one case involving a knife fight, in which 4 drunks went at it with 2 knives. One had a cheapy gas station folder, or it may have been a Byrd. He swung around in a 180 arc, catching the other guy in the throat. The injured guy immediately stopped being an a-hole, and died from blood loss at the hospital several hours later.

My very limited experience is that most "tactical" knife discussion is horse crap. What matters most in a knife fight is having a sharp blade and being either lucky or unlucky. Sure, other factors come into play like quick deployment, reach, blade profile, etc., but in my view thats all pretty much academic. In the case I'm talking about, the dispositive factor was either the presence of bad luck, or good luck, depending on your perspective.

Again, just my opinion, and if you think I don't know what I'm talking about, you may be right.

This is not legal advice. :thumbup:

I have to agree with what you have said very much.

I seriously doubt the amount of "tactical" packed into a knife design could ever bridge the gap created by training and luck.

 

[LX_Emergency]

At least it's a tip-up carry knife! :thumbup:
/sarcasm

uhm...no it isn't?

 

[philwar]

uhm...no it isn't?

No. It isn't.

 

[philwar]

Is this tacticlol? It's old, mine and I still like it a lot. But that doesn't mean it couldn't be mallninja-esque...

 

[cziv]

Is this tacticlol? It's old, mine and I still like it a lot. But that doesn't mean it couldn't be mallninja-esque

Borderline probably, but you love it so it's cool! :thumbup:

 

[stabman]

I'll sum up the thread for those with less time to waste:
"I don't like that particular knife, so anyone who does is a retarded poopy-head, and oh my I am now so very superior to those who like such a useless knife, which is useless because I say so."

 

[philwar]

I'll sum up the thread for those with less time to waste:
"I don't like that particular knife, so anyone who does is a retarded poopy-head, and oh my I am now so very superior to those who like such a useless knife, which is useless because I say so."

Nah, that's not it. All we're doing is summing up knives that are designed to attract pimply adolescent Playstation-SEALs, and usually sacrifice practicality in the process.
I'm having fun doing it, aren't you?

 

[Josh K]

I'll sum up the thread for those with less time to waste:
"I don't like that particular knife, so anyone who does is a retarded poopy-head, and oh my I am now so very superior to those who like such a useless knife, which is useless because I say so."

:thumbup:

 

[moonwilson]

Most Microtechs are tacticlol. But at least they are tacticlol in an aesthetically pleasing, well-manufactured and mechanically sound kinda way. Any OTF is tacticlol, IMO. That doesn't mean they're "teh suck" or haven't been/ can't be used by mean motor-scooter operators who piss napalm and spit bullets. One man's tacticlol is another man's tacticool.

Kudos to the OP for coining the term "tacticlol", BTW. I usually want to strangle folks who misspell their thread titles, but in this case, it seems fortune has smiled upon the fumble-fingered.

 

[cziv]

I'll sum up the thread for those with less time to waste:
"I don't like that particular knife, so anyone who does is a retarded poopy-head, and oh my I am now so very superior to those who like such a useless knife, which is useless because I say so."

This was a really fun thread until about page 9 or 10 when things got a little "personal" for some reason? Then it go downright ugly for awhile but it can still be fun if we can laugh at ourselves and not be so defensive. Just sayin....

 

[redplague]

Is this tacticlol? It's old, mine and I still like it a lot. But that doesn't mean it couldn't be mallninja-esque...

I bought one of these a few months back. It is a little on the mall ninja side, but it was so unique looking I just couldn't resist.

Looks like you have been using the saw back feature. How do you like the knife overall? Kind of off topic, but I'm just curious to hear some feed back from another Uzi Heavy Defender owner.

 

[philwar]

I bought one of these a few months back. It is a little on the mall ninja side, but it was so unique looking I just couldn't resist.

Looks like you have been using the saw back feature. How do you like the knife overall? Kind of off topic, but I'm just curious to hear some feed back from another Uzi Heavy Defender owner.

This is actually one of my oldest fixed blades, it's seen quite a bit of action and held up real well.
I bought this when I knew absolutely zero about steel but something told me to go for the 154CM version instead of the generic 440 series. It really paid off, this knife came scary sharp and is easy to maintain. It hasn't chipped despite some very heavy use (it's not very thick as you know).
I have a lot of FB's now, and this one is semi-retired, but it's a keeper. :thumbup:

 

[unit]

Is this tacticlol? It's old, mine and I still like it a lot. But that doesn't mean it couldn't be mallninja-esque...

I do not think so...at least it does not make *ME* laugh. I personally would not appreciate all those spiky things sticking out of the spine in the handle area, but who cares what I think if you like it?

As a mall ninja in disguise, I can say that it is mildly appealing to our dark ways...oops...I have said too much...

 

[philwar]

I do not think so...at least it does not make *ME* laugh. I personally would not appreciate all those spiky things sticking out of the spine in the handle area, but who cares what I think if you like it?

As a mall ninja in disguise, I can say that it is mildly appealing to our dark ways...oops...I have said too much...

I'm old enough to be father to two actual mall ninja's (9 and 11) but my inner mall ninja is still alive and kicking too. I like Extrema Ratio.

 

[cziv]

I thought this RAO beast was cool until I read something about it being weak in the stop pin or the safety clip pin or ..... something like that.

The motto of this special operation regiment is: “VIDERE NEC VIDERI”, from Latin: “SEE WITHOUT BE SEEN”.

That SOG carries the RAO but I doubt that the enemy would miss that folder!

 

[zrfunited]

This was a really fun thread until about page 9 or 10 when things got a little "personal" for some reason? Then it go downright ugly for awhile but it can still be fun if we can laugh at ourselves and not be so defensive. Just sayin....

Just like everything else in life; don't take yourself to seriously.
I have been enjoying the hell out of this thread. Well stated cziv.
Newsflash - we don't all like the same things. For me, superfulous design elements can be attractive or detractive. Brian tighes are attactive to me, but Dwayne carrillo's are not. I point to these two makers because both use a fair amount of CnC machining on their knives. Both are attempting to push the design element of knifemaking. They are just coming at their designs from very different perspectives. I happen to like one and not the other. However, when someone touts their rediculous over designing of a knife as tactically beneficial that is where I have to call BS. Statements like you need special training for this or that and people saying that this is for an operator really bug the hell out of me. The point here is that it is silly to defend yourself when no one has made an attack on you. A jest pointed at a product is not necessarily an attack on a person that owns that product. Or maybe it is if you are so ingrained in that product that it defines you, but that of course is an entirely different subject. (sorry, I am bored at work and rambling)

 

[philwar]

I thought this RAO beast was cool until I read something about it being weak in the stop pin or the safety clip pin or ..... something like that.

I've heard that too. I think it's BS. I've really tested the RAO and it doesn't budge a micron. It's rock solid.
It's usually people who love 3mm blades with a tip like a needle who spread evil gossip like that.

 

[cziv]

I've heard that too. I think it's BS. I've really tested the RAO and it doesn't budge a micron. It's rock solid

Do you have one or did you at one time philwar? It really appeals to my fat-a** sedentary mall ninja side. They look huge!

That's why I edc'd my Rajah 1 all day yesterday. I forgot the monster was in my pocket for hours until I reached inside to get my keys.

 

[NDJeep]

I know for a fact that many geffers and grips in hollywood carry the civilian. It's perfect for cutting through rope and electrical cord.

Interesting....and I didnt know the Civilian was designed for self-defense. I've heard of more than one person using it for yardwork/pruning.

Regardless, I dont think its a humorous knife as opposed to alot of these laughers.

 

[Cavalry_Scout]

..seems to be a lot here on BF with sand in their vaginas...sheesh, this thread is for shits and giggles...nobody in here cares what brands you like, which ones you hate...we are here to post pictures of knives that we think are ridiculous, either looks, design, or add campaign..