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    Show Us Your EDC Folder

    Same blade on both knives. Top blade was ground to a different profile.
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    What makes Kershaw Speedsafe legal?

    Changes to Federal Switchblade Act AKTI NOTE: Exception (5) to Section 1244 below was passed (as part of a manager’s amendment resulting from acceptance of Amendment 1447) by a vote of the full Senate (84-6) on July 9. It is the language provided by AKTI that was accepted unanimously by...
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    What makes Kershaw Speedsafe legal?

    Thanks for the reply. I thought it would fit the requirement of exclusion because although the knife opens with a push of a button, it requires a hand and force against the blade to close it again and reload the spring. You can't just hold the knife up and let the blade retract on it's own by...
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    What makes Kershaw Speedsafe legal?

    "(5) a knife that contains a spring, detent, or other mechanism designed to create a bias toward closure of the blade and that requires exertion applied to the blade by hand, wrist or arm to overcome the bias toward closure to assist in opening the knife." I am considering the purchase of a...
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    Replacement Received

    When I received my order from BladeMatrix a few days ago one of the knives broke when I tried to adjust the opening tension. I called them and they sent me a replacement, no charge! Granted this was a very inexpensive knife, but I appreciate the no hassle customer service. I think I'll order the...
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    Boker Magnum

    Thanks for the link. If I'm reading it correctly, the new law allows the Boker switchblade because it contains a safety. I will look into it further but thanks again.
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    Boker Magnum

    I stumbled across a YouTube video of this "switch blade" and had a few thoughts. I understand that such knives are illegal in most states, but given the speed with which many knives can be opened, why is such a knife seen as a greater threat? Sure the automatic Boker opens in a flash without any...
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    EDC You'd Bet Your Life On?

    I won't bore you guys with all my "dog" stories, but there were plenty and one in particular was very funny so I'll make it my last. Myself and my partner were working behind a line of attached houses separated by six foot chain link fences. We used several six foot section ladders to go from...
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    EDC You'd Bet Your Life On?

    Good post. I like dogs and would not want to hurt one if there was an alternative. They usually are just protecting their turf or owners, no malace like people. There was one time however, when A few of us linemen were loaned to the repair department. This was the South Bronx and it was a two...
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    EDC You'd Bet Your Life On?

    Now that's more to the point of why I carry a knife, and also part of the "bet your life on" question. When I was a kid, there was a family that burned to death trapped inside their car. Since then I've heard of other folks who drowned. partly because their seatbetls locked up. I'll use my knife...
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    EDC You'd Bet Your Life On?

    Dave, I agree that a tactical flashlight in the right hands can be a deadly weapon, no joke! Glock, no doubt! I started this thread to get a feel for how confident folks were about the knives they carried in terms of build quality and strength in the event they had to be used for self defense. I...
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    EDC You'd Bet Your Life On?

    That's a very smart and safe approach to personal security.
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    EDC You'd Bet Your Life On?

    I received my order from Blade Matrix today, four knives, low price, just curious what they had to offer. The only knife I would trust to hold up in the event of a altercation, was the big Coleman CMN900 Tanto. This knife for the money is solid, strong, fast action and I believe durable...
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    On A Budget

    I agree with much of what you wrote, especially buying one quality knife in place of several weaker ones. I also find the savings on a factory second interesting. I've mentioned the Coleman CMN900 a few times because for the money it is an impressive knife. The full metal liner, strong tanto...
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    On A Budget

    Thanks for the response. I believe in buying the best for my money when it comes to tools, and machines to make my life a little easier. I buy the best quality I can afford rather than buy twice, unfortunately as much as I would like to own higher end LED flashlights and knives they fall into...
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    On A Budget

    I like knives but my limited budget forces me to purchase lower end items. Today I ordered another Coleman CMN900, Ridgid Bear Tooth in both plain and tanto blades, and a Colt CT253 stainless steel tanto framelock. Total came to $31.50 and that included shipping. I plan to do a little detail...
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    Why Tanto?

    I'm glad I checked out this Forum, and appreciate the technical explanations in support of the Tanto blade. I would like to point out that while I'm sure most of you here work with or collect well made knives, design and stability of the locking mechanism is very important when "plunging" even a...
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    Why Tanto?

    CMN-900 Coleman linerlock with tanto blade, my EDC. On my budget I can't afford collector, custom made knives. I have found the above mentioned knife to be very strong, very fast to open and very durable considering the $5.50 price. I like the Tanto design because it will hold up to a plunge in...
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    Show Us Your EDC Folder

    Thanks for the reply.

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