Talk to me about Microtech OTF knives.

1) Unless your a highly trained ninja, in the event your in a situation that your LIFE literally was at stake, I think you'd find pulling an OTF (or any knife for that matter) out of your pocket and being able to deploy the blade before whatever threat that existed would have gotten to you first is a pretty big ask.

2) If you are bringing a knife to a fight, be prepared to lose your life and also take theirs. Statistically, knife fights whether its 1 or 2 knives involved, both parties involved get severely injured / killed, because you will very likely get that knife YOU have taken from you and used against yourself.

3) Good luck in court if the use of force is questionable in the SLIGHTEST. The def. attorney will show pictures of the weapon and highlight that it isn't a kitchen knife or a knife you cut boxes with... They will show your intent with the choice of knife you carried. Personally, I would NEVER use such an object with self-defense in mind. It would create too many issues afterward, even if it's legal to carry in your jurisdiction.

4) Unless you are in very good shape, and have gotten an education as to how to incorporate knife in a fight I'd suggest against this.
Get yourself a gun, and train with it. Don't start modifying the gun to look "cool", don't put the punisher or other dumb things on the gun to try and make it look cool, in a court room afterwards that "cool" could be your downfall. -- Nobody is perfect, and you might just make a mistake with said tools...if you do, you will want less of a mess to have to try and wade through with your attorney.

5) Get some form of insurance, legal fees after an event like this can bankrupt you, as you won't only be in court for criminal matters, you sure as hell will be in civil court trying to protect your assets, including your home.

I agree with defending yourself but just go about it as smart as you can... we don't live in the wild west anymore, most people that will be judging your actions have never been in a fight, let alone needed to defend their lives themselves. Most never fired a gun before.
Lastly, remember politics plays a HUGE part in things nowadays. Especially race which has been weaponized recently, just food for thought.
What on earth are you babbling on about?
I was asked to give thoughts on microtech OTF's, I don't require a legal/moral/physical training schedule, and I don't live inNew York, thankfully!
 
Of the OTFs, the most reliable are single-action, but they are very expensive and banned almost everywhere

About these courtroom stories, i remembered an old article about when they were banned and the reasons for that - https://kniferights.org/wp-content/...-and-the-Federal-Switchblade-Act-05252023.pdf

I can't find anything high quality yet, like a Schrade, that is automatic and at the same time a slipjoint
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What on earth are you babbling on about?
I was asked to give thoughts on microtech OTF's, I don't require a legal/moral/physical training schedule, and I don't live inNew York, thankfully!
I did not think any of that was babbling but understand how you are offended. We members often post for the sake of all kinds of people reading this forum. The advice given was not just for you.

At home, I carry a fixed blade (Spyderco Aqua Salt) all the time now. We have turkeys and I want to at least have something in case a predator attacks. Dog walks are an increased chance because we go at night into the forest. Mountain lions are here.

If carrying a knife works for you, great.

In 1976 I went to Europe with a group associated with the high school just graduated from. In Germany, I bought the most expensive out-the-front knife I could find, dismantled it for the plane trip. Sold it maybe 5 years later because it was not right for me. Kept a gravity knife. Actually used it for probably less than a year; always concerned about law enforcement confiscation.

gurdy gurds, I would trust that Spyderco but sounds like you want to try something different. Have fun!
 
I did not think any of that was babbling but understand how you are offended. We members often post for the sake of all kinds of people reading this forum. The advice given was not just for you.

At home, I carry a fixed blade (Spyderco Aqua Salt) all the time now. We have turkeys and I want to at least have something in case a predator attacks. Dog walks are an increased chance because we go at night into the forest. Mountain lions are here.

If carrying a knife works for you, great.

In 1976 I went to Europe with a group associated with the high school just graduated from. In Germany, I bought the most expensive out-the-front knife I could find, dismantled it for the plane trip. Sold it maybe 5 years later because it was not right for me. Kept a gravity knife. Actually used it for probably less than a year; always concerned about law enforcement confiscation.

gurdy gurds, I would trust that Spyderco but sounds like you want to try something different. Have fun!
It was a pompous, pious and a completely unsolicited reply carefully disguised as criticism.
Mountain lions?! you need something more than a blade my friend! :)
 
It was a pompous, pious and a completely unsolicited reply carefully disguised as criticism.
Mountain lions?! you need something more than a blade my friend! :)
You are very much entitled to your opinion but it was not babbling, right?
And you do agree weapons carried can be taken and used against you?

Have you also read that knife fights are easily bloody affairs for all involved?

Each of us decides just how much we are willing to carry (don't you think?)

A compact 9mm is noticeable from its weight and size. A composite frame .32 is much better but still something to lug and of course increases the chance of mischief or worse should Murphy rear his ugly head.

I unknowingly dropped a spare magazine at work years ago. It was found by a coworker who thankfully did not report it. I did not bring the host to that magazine to work ever; not allowed.

Having companions in mountain lion country is said to help a lot. A good sized dog with an enthusiasm for protection is nice.

Like that fellow in the news story, survival mindset is a requisite, whether you have a rock or a Microtech.

Hopefully I wasn't too preachy.
 
Well handled a few OTF knives and my curiosity has been satisfied. Too expensive and probably too high maintenance for me, especially as I'm used to carrying a Salt Spyderco which is basically maintenance free. Thanks again everyone. @KITROBASKIN I always thought it would be cool to carry a fixed blade, but my current situation is far from requiring it so small spydies work just fine for me now. Maybe one day I'll have an Enuff in SE salt version will be on my belt. 😜
 
I carried a microtech OTF for a while, never really had a problem with gunk getting in there but I don't roll around in the sand much.

What I did like about it was the ability to quickly retract the blade while in between cuts or while my kids pop by to "help".

I currently carry my North Arms knives Skaha 2, love the Full flat grind for my usage and I usually have a fixed blade handy for heavier use.

I tried carrying a small fixed blade, liked the idea but have to find one I like that's not too pricey and imho the key of carrying one is finding a good sheath that's comfortable, discrete and easy to use.
 
You should probably be a poet.
But it would probably be better to stop the white knight nonsense, and cease the lectures.
I mean that in the nicest possible way.....
 
As far as Microtech goes, if you can actually afford them and they're legal to own in your jurisdiction; buy them!
 
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