Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades

[deadendpro]

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Happily resides in my jeans now. First MICROtech, but will likely not be the last. Perhaps I’ll learn up on better items to carry, but this gives my protech and benchmade a rest.

Also, purchased and carried in CA…

[RoxRocks86]

A few weeks ago a bill was passed in the state which allows open carry for blades that were once banned…automatics, butterflies, etc.

Picked up a few autos that I’ll test and use at work - Microtech (middle) & Boker (far right). The Chavez 229 (far left) was on sale for $199 so got one for me & one for my dad. Already used the 229 in the photo which handled some odds and ends beyond boxes and packages when my utility knife was mia at work - cutting/scoring material such as wood, drywall, straps, shims, rope, vinyl, etc. Handled everything like a champ.

I don’t care for technicalities when it comes to what blades are used for what, if it’s sharp and it’s meant to cut I’m going all in.

[WhiskeySandwich]

Just got a maxamet para 3 and had to slap some micarta on there, MXG titanium clip. Sanded the corners, super smooooth.

[iamjustdanny]

@RoxRocks86 excellent choices

That Microtech OTF, I'm slightly jealous of! California will not let me have fun with that knife, or that other auto (probably)

The Chaves is a great conversation piece! My niece thought the skull clip was Jack Skellington and kept asking me where his mouth was :p

[iamjustdanny]

@deadendpro said in Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades:

Also, purchased and carried in CA…

Very nice, and also a lil jealous

[deadendpro]

@iamjustdanny depending on where you are at, you might be able to find a dealer willing to work with you. I got my perhaps-not-so-allowed edc at Pier 39 in SF, which is def not a kosher city to buy in. And unless you get into it with someone(s) else, it might not ever be an issue. I’m hoping to get a full sized microtech soon, but my grail knife is still a sabenza.

[iamjustdanny]

@deadendpro said in Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades:

@iamjustdanny depending on where you are at, you might be able to find a dealer willing to work with you.

Yep. To my knowledge, it's not too hard to find someone willing to sell one to me. Basically, you can own it, just can't carry it.

[Matt]

You know I don’t frequently find myself showing my pocket contents to the police. I’m sure you could get away with it. And even if you were stopped for it which I’d have to imagine is extremely unlikely, what would they do?

[sabergirl]

Probably ticket and/or confiscate. I’ve often thought that one could proclaim ignorance of specific knife carry laws and get away with a lot. Depending on the cop. And the color of your skin, of course.

[Matt]

When I was a cop there was a law against blades over 3”. I never even considered asking anyone about the size of their knife. Unless of course it was being pointed at me but even then I’d just shoot them. If they lived then maybe it write them a ticket. ‍️

[iamjustdanny]

@Matt That's sort of what I figured. I haven't been hassled or asked by the cops to show my pocket contents to them.

You're probably right in that I could get away with it.

[Matt]

I’d risk it. Especially for a Microtech.

[goosehd]

The laws here in Canada are pretty strict, but for the most part they leave you alone (unless you're being an arsehole). The biggest catch 22 is the intent on carrying a knife. For the most part, you should be fine if you state it's a tool and you use it as such. If you state it's for protection, expect the worst.

However, switchblades, knives with knuckledusters in the handle, butterfly knifes, push daggers, hidden knifes (such as belt buckle knives, sword canes, etc) are prohibited and will end up putting you into a world of trouble.

[iamjustdanny]

@Matt said in Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades:

I’d risk it. Especially for a Microtech.

Down the line, yes! They are some very fun knives to have.

At the moment, I do have enough knives to rotate through for EDC. Though, if a deal did come along that I couldn't pass up...

[RoxRocks86]

@iamjustdanny as others have already said, you can get away with more than you think. Just stop thinking

Btw, your niece has esquisite entertainment taste

[iamjustdanny]

@RoxRocks86 said in Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades:

@iamjustdanny as others have already said, you can get away with more than you think. Just stop thinking

Btw, your niece has esquisite entertainment taste

That's the problem!!! I can't turn this brain off on command!!!

Yes, my niece is pretty awesome

[deadendpro]

To echo what has already been said, I happily carry in CA, and would say the knife was a gift (if I ever had to use said knife defensively). That being said, I also don’t seek conflict, so this isn’t truly a worry for me. It’s one of those, “we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it” sort of deals.

[endo]

Couldn't resist this one. The shape is called 'Le London' here, a classical 19th century sailor's knife. The intarsia shows the ermine spot from the Flag of Brittany.

[jordanscollected]

@endo The dry salamis and figs will be sliced with the utmost elegance. The brie, however, will still be annoying to cut.

[spleef_oner]

Picked these up today, green for myself and the black is a Father’s Day gift for my dad.