Knife Questions

[MikeBjerum]

Picked up a new knife yesterday to see if I like the configuration before I spend the big bucks. 

I know I can search this, but I will start here because you guys are a blast:

Assisted Opening

How many issues am I going to have when I travel with this one?

[fightingquaker13]

Funny, I asked the same question two days ago. I bought two Kershaw Blurs on a group buy on another board. Both are 3 3/8ths " assisted openers. The second one is for my development's landscaper who went above and beyond the call of duty helping to take out a downed tree in the front yard. As for me, my CCW covers it. But I don't know if he has one. Fortunately, the guy organizing the buy is a lawyer here in Fl. He said that assisted openers do not fall under the same category as "automatic knives" or switch blades as they require a manual opening. The spring just does most of the work. That's here in Fl. Up there, Ymmv.

[MikeBjerum]

Mine is a S&W.  Chosen because I like my S&W Tactical that I purchased to get into edged carry.  However, I want to try/switch to point up carry, and this was the only one on the rack. 

In a few hours of practice I like the point up, and the assisted open is nice.  My concerns are, in no particular order, legality and assisted open is a mechanical thing that will be subject to failure for a multitude of reasons.

Just like firearms and ammunition, this knife is guinea pig number one in a lengthy experiment.

[Frosty]

I know it can't have a molded handle ie: no finger scallops) must be so it'll slip out of your hand when covered with blood of victim(s) and you'll only get one or two before it slips out of your hand, knife blade no longer than 2.36 inches or is it 3"? Funny, they still don't allow box cutters or razors . Not sure of assisted opening knives but I don't see why not.
Oh, don't forget you can now take your plastic wiffel ball bat on board

[Solus]

Tiny knives are no problem.

The items used during the 9/11 hijackings still need to be banned because they are Assault Box Cutters.

[Sponsor]

[fightingquaker13]

I think he's talking on the streets not on planes. No way in hell will I risk a good knife, or even a bad one, to airport security.

M58, you and me both. I've never had one before, and the deal was too good to pass up. 45 bucks for a Kershaw, heck yeah I'm on that. I love my spyderco, and see the assist as something else to go wrong. But I've been curious for a while so I view it as an experinment.

[tombogan03884]

I also have a Kershaw and the instruction sheet was very specific about being careful how you carried it as it CAN open in your pocket or while attached to belt or waste band.
As for legality, like guns, laws vary by state.

[fightingquaker13]

I also have a Kershaw and the instruction sheet was very specific about being careful how you carried it as it CAN open in your pocket or while attached to belt or waste band.
As for legality, like guns, laws vary by state.

Ouch! One more reason to love the Spyderco, its very well behaved. I will most definately read the directions thoroughly when the knife gets here. Thanks for the heads up.

[MikeBjerum]

This S&W has a safety, but that is one more thing to learn to use.

I have gotten fairly good with the thumb post, and really am only looking for the ease of point up.

[DanPatWork]

 The safety  on the Kershaw  Leeks that I EDC  are simple enough to get used too for easy  one handed use. I only forgot to put the safety on once (ouch).  Regarding legality,  in WI  it is in the realm of officer  discretion. MI used to be illegal for spring assisted.  Not sure about  that now. I  honestly don't care anymore,  my knife goes with me.  Especially if I  can't take my pistol.