Looking to buy legal (3") folding knife for Rhode Island

[Chevy-SS]

Ahh, I was looking in the right spot before, but I did not see the selection box, where I can select the plain edge. It only shows the serrated edge version. I selected the plain edge.

Thanks very much!


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[Michael Janich]

The SKU is C11PBK.

Stay safe,

Mike

[alfsauve]

Just my 1-1/2 cents.

First determine which blade configuration and length you want.   I prefer CLIP points to the others.  However based on availability, drop points and Tanto's seem to dominate.

Sadly Benchmade dropped their Red series recently, but many stores still have inventory.    I really like their Pika (3.5") and min-Pika (2.5") and already have a spare or two of each!

AH, but they're still producing them under HK logo!   The beauty is these are well under $50.

  http://www.benchmade.com/products/14402

[Hottrockin]

Sorry if this has been asked before...

MJ,

What, if any are the advantages / disadvantages of a tanto blade vs. a regular drop point?  Is one better than the other and which do you prefer?

Thanks!!

[alfsauve]

What, if any are the advantages / disadvantages of a tanto blade vs. a regular drop point? 

I'm not MJ, but I slept in a Red Roof Inn once.

My understanding is the following rough usage preference:  Drop Points  for skinning.  Tanto for fighting/slashing.  Clip Point for "poking".   Obviously you can use any of them for whatever you want.  They just lend themselves to these tasks.   I like to think Clip point is more universal, myself.    YMMV.

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[Chevy-SS]

I ended up buying a plain edge blade Delica 4 from knifeworks.com for $49.95.

What are the advantages/disadvantages of the plain edge blade versus the serrated edge blade?

thanks

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[Michael Janich]

Sorry if this has been asked before...

MJ,

What, if any are the advantages / disadvantages of a tanto blade vs. a regular drop point?  Is one better than the other and which do you prefer?

Thanks!!

Traditional Japanese tantos are good fighting blades. The Americanized tanto with the faceted sword tip is a gimmick that doesn't work well for much of anything except for prying. And if you really want to pry, but a pry bar, not a knife.

This topic will actually be covered in detail in an upcoming "Street Smarts" column in Tactical Knives. The short answer, though, is that sword points belong on swords.

Stay safe,

Mike

[Hottrockin]

Thanks Mike!!

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Traditional Japanese tantos are good fighting blades. The Americanized tanto with the faceted sword tip is a gimmick that doesn't work well for much of anything except for prying. And if you really want to pry, but a pry bar, not a knife.

This topic will actually be covered in detail in an upcoming "Street Smarts" column in Tactical Knives. The short answer, though, is that sword points belong on swords.

Stay safe,

Mike

Where do I find a traditional Japanese styled tanto today?  I have an old Pacific Cutlery Kuzan Oda, but I'd like something newer with the same style.

[Michael Janich]

Where do I find a traditional Japanese styled tanto today?  I have an old Pacific Cutlery Kuzan Oda, but I'd like something newer with the same style.

Without knowing exactly what you're looking for (folder, fixed, small/large, etc.) it's hard to say. Look at the tanto offerings for all the companies. If the end of the blade looks like a paint scraper instead of a knife, keep looking.

Stay safe,

Mike