What OTF or balisong?
What OTF or balisong?
So Wisconsin has changed its knife laws, YAY! So what balisong and OTF do you recommend? I can legally own one now!!!!!! No knives are illegal for me to own!
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Re: What OTF or balisong?
I've been wondering about this myself. I saw a Microtech on sale at $175 but just saw that it sold out. https://dsgarms.com/mtk120-10rd" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I am not sure for me if the cost of an auto is worth the neat-o factor.
I am not sure for me if the cost of an auto is worth the neat-o factor.
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Re: What OTF or balisong?
I'd probably have to get myself one of these if I was you
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I guess it all comes down to what you can afford. I always kick myself for not getting a Smallfly and Embassy when they were available but my mind was on other things and I always assumed I would get one down the road. I've always wanted a Benchmade 32 or 51 bali but they are pretty expensive over here. They have the tang cut outs rather than tang pins which I think makes for a more secure and long lasting knife. A cheaper option would be the Bradley Kimura series, good quality and a decent price or something from Bear & Son. Maybe if you know someone who's travelling abroad then you can get them to pick you up a Janisong :p
They're not otf's but the Kershaw Launch series look pretty cool. You get cpm 154cm steel and integral aluminium handles for about $100. Otherwise you're looking at offerings from Benchmade, Hogue, Piranha, ProTech and Microtech (I love their little UTX 70 models but again too pricey for me over here )
They're not otf's but the Kershaw Launch series look pretty cool. You get cpm 154cm steel and integral aluminium handles for about $100. Otherwise you're looking at offerings from Benchmade, Hogue, Piranha, ProTech and Microtech (I love their little UTX 70 models but again too pricey for me over here )
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Could you get a Spyderco Janisong there? That looks very cool. Designed by Michael Janich.
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Idk man, I'm sort of in the same boat. For years I've said I wouldn't carry either even if I was legally allowed, and now I have a permit that literally says I'm allowed to carry weapons of mass destruction LOL. But, still I'm not sure if I'd change my EDC. I've been wanting an Autonomy for a while but I'm not sure I'd pick it over my other non auto Spydies.
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I own a few MT OTFs (UTX-70, UTX-85, Ultratech, Troodon, and Combat Troodon), as well as a BM Infidel. All are well made and fun, but the one I carry the most is this Troodon.
If you want to try an auto, I'd strongly recommend you start with a Boker Kalashnikov 74. Inexpensive, well built, takes a decent edge, and fun to play with.Evil D wrote:Idk man, I'm sort of in the same boat. For years I've said I wouldn't carry either even if I was legally allowed, and now I have a permit that literally says I'm allowed to carry weapons of mass destruction LOL. But, still I'm not sure if I'd change my EDC. I've been wanting an Autonomy for a while but I'm not sure I'd pick it over my other non auto Spydies.
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Ya know what I'd really like is a nice quality traditional switchblade. I think you and I have commented about this in the past, I think I remember you having some interest in them too? Any recommendations on one that doesn't cost a fortune but has good steel and build quality? And I know this may be less likely and probably heresy to you, but I wouldn't mind a pocket clip too :DThe Deacon wrote: If you want to try an auto, I'd strongly recommend you start with a Boker Kalashnikov 74. Inexpensive, well built, takes a decent edge, and fun to play with.
Something like this. I don't need mother of pearl scales and all that, I'm fine with plain black scales but a quality build and steel are most important.
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The tradition Italian style switchblades do have a certain charm. The best ones that aren't too expensive and have decent quality are probably the Frank Beltrames. My favorite Italian style is this one...Evil D wrote:Ya know what I'd really like is a nice quality traditional switchblade. I think you and I have commented about this in the past, I think I remember you having some interest in them too? Any recommendations on one that doesn't cost a fortune but has good steel and build quality? And I know this may be less likely and probably heresy to you, but I wouldn't mind a pocket clip too :DThe Deacon wrote: If you want to try an auto, I'd strongly recommend you start with a Boker Kalashnikov 74. Inexpensive, well built, takes a decent edge, and fun to play with.
Something like this. I don't need mother of pearl scales and all that, I'm fine with plain black scales but a quality build and steel are most important.
...probably not as good quality as the Frank B's, but it's left handed. Haven't seen one yet that was sharp out of the box, and the blades tend to be thick and narrow, so the edge angle is probably well over 40º. They also have the same "downside" as the Autonomy, the firing button is very exposed so you either carry with the safety on, which makes them way slower than a regular Spyderco, or risk an "accidental discharge" in your pocket.
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