I do the 10-3 and Tri Athelete. You would like both.

Be aware that local knife laws vary greatly from state to state and from city to city. Some localities prohibit double edged blades, some prohibit knives with blade lengths longer than specified. Find a reputable source (not necessarily the local police!) and be sure.

- - - -Buckspen

really?

curious to where this may be in the US.

Double edged knives (daggers) are most generally unacceptable.

No offense to any other sellers but I think all you need to do is go to Tunefink's web site under newer knives and there are plenty of options. I especially like the model 26 with stag he has up for sale. Also a nice model 8 at a good price.

PS -- Welcome!

What’s the web address?
Thanks,
Mike

Where?

Where?

Friggin nimrods. Whaddya expect, that is where the Kennedys are from.

Exactly why I would't live in one of those shit holes

Hard to believe in this country some douche nozzle politician thinks because a 6 inch blade is sharp on both sides it will cause more damage than my 10" kitchen carver sharp on one side.

Regarding knife laws in different locations across the country, Knife Rights actively works to get legislation repealed or adopted in favor of knife owners.

They also have an app that helps to guide users through the laws in 50 states and 40 cities. The app can be found at: https://kniferights.org/resources/legal-blade/ .

In general, it is best to carry a knife that is conservatively permitted under the law wherever you are in order to try and avoid adverse reactions from the public as well as perhaps zealous law enforcement officers. And if asked by an officer why you are carrying a knife, you should never reply "for self defense" since in many places this would then qualify the knife as a weapon--which is generally prohibited.

Sometimes, the display of a knife can be out of place. In a corporate setting, I was sitting in a meeting when an engineer pulled out a large pocket knife and proceeded to trim a fingernail. Even though I owned knives that would put his to shame, my reaction was one of surprise and thinking that this was not the place for such a knife to be flaunted.

If done in many situations, such a display can lead to complaints by members of the public who might feel "threatened." Consider New York City where the police arrest people carrying otherwise legal knives that expose a pocket clip--the law allows them to assert that it is a "display" of a threatening nature. Lots of people have paid fines for carrying such knives, and I suspect they then have a criminal record. Knife Rights has taken this on, but I am not sure they have won out yet.

Larry

Mick,

Which do you think is better, the 26 or the 8-4?

Thanks
Jon

Jon,

That is a tough call. The 26 has a thicker blade profile from the hilt to the tip, but my 8 has a thicker piece of stag for the handle.

I would feel equally at home with either one working on a mule deer. I guess it would come down to what your intended use is and if you need the top edge (Model 8) sharpened or not (Model 26).

So based on the above, if I had to choose only one for EDC, I think I would split the difference and go with the Model 5-4 as I think it is the best of both worlds.