OldMarineVet Posted August 15, 2017 at 03:55 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 03:55 PM Is it true that Chicago's ban still applies?After reading the Chicago Code above, my opinion is the current Chicago's switchblade ban still applies. So would any other township's ban if there is one. The recently approved Illinois state law does not include preemption. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted August 15, 2017 at 04:42 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 04:42 PM The following link has some communities listed with knife laws e.g carrying a knife, blade lengths, etc. Those might be the first I would check to see if they also have a switchblade ban. http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/USKnife.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plinkermostly Posted August 15, 2017 at 05:25 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 05:25 PM I am going to fess up. I have found that a good spring assist is every bit as fast as an automatic and opens one handed. I have on a couple of occasions used an OTF as an EDC utility and managed to cut myself because you have to get used to no guards and double edges (I got those edges sharper than I thought!). Mostly they make good toys and are fun; will just have to wait for some local store to get some cheap little Italian Switchblades in stock for play. GAT has some autos in stock FWIW. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMarineVet Posted August 15, 2017 at 05:27 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 05:27 PM (edited) Is it true that Chicago's ban still applies?After reading the Chicago Code above, my opinion is the current Chicago's switchblade ban still applies. So would any other township's ban if there is one. The recently approved Illinois state law does not include preemption. Just my opinion. Here's latest Knife Rights newsletter that has some questions/answers regarding the new Illinois law. One says Chicago's switchblade ban stands for lack of preemption. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1103550698648&ca=a5ee79ff-47b8-4fcc-9da1-7afeadfe834f Doug responded to my question about pursuing Illinois preemption: "HA! Way ahead of you. :=) That will likely be an even tougher fight, but you never know." So he's at least considering it. Edited August 15, 2017 at 05:29 PM by OldMarineVet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa Posted August 15, 2017 at 05:44 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 05:44 PM Has anyone here dealt with GPknives ? They have some nice prices and a 618 area code ( Southern Illinois ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam77 Posted August 15, 2017 at 05:59 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 05:59 PM Do you guys think the hk entourage would make a good carry blade ? I'm torn between it and a Gerber automatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock23 Posted August 15, 2017 at 06:09 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 06:09 PM Is it true that Chicago's ban still applies? After reading the Chicago Code above, my opinion is the current Chicago's switchblade ban still applies. So would any other township's ban if there is one. The recently approved Illinois state law does not include preemption. Just my opinion.I have no intention of checking local ordinances. If I can carry a knife (for lawful purpose) and a fully loaded handgun (CCL), there's zero reason I shouldn't be able to carry a knife that's easier to deploy should I need it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmyers Posted August 15, 2017 at 06:16 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 06:16 PM Is it true that Chicago's ban still applies? After reading the Chicago Code above, my opinion is the current Chicago's switchblade ban still applies. So would any other township's ban if there is one. The recently approved Illinois state law does not include preemption. Just my opinion.I have no intention of checking local ordinances. If I can carry a knife (for lawful purpose) and a fully loaded handgun (CCL), there's zero reason I shouldn't be able to carry a knife that's easier to deploy should I need it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk The reason would be that it is against the law. Rather you decided that the reward is greater than a risk is only a call that you can make. I have already contacted local Village to ask them to modify the Village ordinance to remove switch blades (automatic knives). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiliconSorcerer Posted August 15, 2017 at 06:19 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 06:19 PM Do you guys think the hk entourage would make a good carry blade ? I'm torn between it and a Gerber automatic Is there any reason to believe the HK is better then the 29.95 Smith and Wesson other then paying for the name?Other then loosing them I've had zero problems with my 29.95 S&W's I haven't purchased a Gerber since they moved to China.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiliconSorcerer Posted August 15, 2017 at 06:23 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 06:23 PM Is it true that Chicago's ban still applies? After reading the Chicago Code above, my opinion is the current Chicago's switchblade ban still applies. So would any other township's ban if there is one. The recently approved Illinois state law does not include preemption. Just my opinion.I have no intention of checking local ordinances. If I can carry a knife (for lawful purpose) and a fully loaded handgun (CCL), there's zero reason I shouldn't be able to carry a knife that's easier to deploy should I need it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk The reason would be that it is against the law. Rather you decided that the reward is greater than a risk is only a call that you can make. I have already contacted local Village to ask them to modify the Village ordinance to remove switch blades (automatic knives). Well when I was young I also carried a firearm as well but I got shot once and I didn't want it to happen again so frankly I really didn't care what the law was at that time. No-one is going to jail for carrying a knife against a local ordinance best just buy two so if they take one you have another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMarineVet Posted August 15, 2017 at 06:35 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 06:35 PM (edited) Is it true that Chicago's ban still applies? After reading the Chicago Code above, my opinion is the current Chicago's switchblade ban still applies. So would any other township's ban if there is one. The recently approved Illinois state law does not include preemption. Just my opinion.I have no intention of checking local ordinances. If I can carry a knife (for lawful purpose) and a fully loaded handgun (CCL), there's zero reason I shouldn't be able to carry a knife that's easier to deploy should I need it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Understood. Personally, I'd rather not get into self-defense discussion regarding my knife carry. Why get into the intent in Illinois knife laws? It's just a "tool" for me. Why would I go to a knife for self-defense if I'm carrying firearm(s)? My knife is only a tool I use throughout the day. That really is my intent for my knife. Especially opening packages. Edited August 15, 2017 at 08:50 PM by OldMarineVet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skottieusa Posted August 15, 2017 at 06:42 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 06:42 PM Has anyone here dealt with GPknives ? They have some nice prices and a 618 area code ( Southern Illinois ). Yes, highly recommend them. Picked up an OTF from them today. Huge selection in the store now of autos in addition to online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted August 15, 2017 at 08:08 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 08:08 PM (edited) Do you guys think the hk entourage would make a good carry blade ? I'm torn between it and a Gerber automaticThe HK knives were made by Benchmade. Everything Ive read has been generally a good knife at less than Benchmade prices. If you see one and want it, should probably buy it as they are no longer in the supply chain. In Oct 2016 it was announced the HK line would not be retained by Benchmade in 2017 and no one else picked them up, so unless they're sitting in a warehouse someplace, they wont be restocked. Benchmade did take a couple of the lines and turned them into their own branded knife...with a price increase. (HK Patrol-->Benchmade Casbah) Edited August 15, 2017 at 10:37 PM by InterestedBystander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa Posted August 15, 2017 at 08:38 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 08:38 PM Has anyone here dealt with GPknives ? They have some nice prices and a 618 area code ( Southern Illinois ).Yes, highly recommend them. Picked up an OTF from them today. Huge selection in the store now of autos in addition to online. Thank you . Guess I'll have to decide which Kershaw Launch ( 5 or 6 ) I want now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinelgin Posted August 15, 2017 at 09:41 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 09:41 PM Stopped at GAT today. They had about 8 autoknives-Boker,Kershaw,Gerber. Lady said to stop back in a week,they'll have a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpdesk9 Posted August 15, 2017 at 10:21 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 10:21 PM Do you guys think the hk entourage would make a good carry blade ? I'm torn between it and a Gerber automaticI believe the HK knives are made by Benchmade Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted August 15, 2017 at 11:27 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 11:27 PM Raven Crest Tactical has some nice OTF knives at reasonable prices. Just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock23 Posted August 15, 2017 at 11:31 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 11:31 PM Has anyone here dealt with GPknives ? They have some nice prices and a 618 area code ( Southern Illinois ). Yes, highly recommend them. Picked up an OTF from them today. Huge selection in the store now of autos in addition to online. Thank you . Guess I'll have to decide which Kershaw Launch ( 5 or 6 ) I want now.I was initially planning on picking up a Kershaw launch, until I read the reviews... seems it's not uncommon for them to open and not lock up fully. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa Posted August 16, 2017 at 12:42 AM Share Posted August 16, 2017 at 12:42 AM Has anyone here dealt with GPknives ? They have some nice prices and a 618 area code ( Southern Illinois ). Yes, highly recommend them. Picked up an OTF from them today. Huge selection in the store now of autos in addition to online. Thank you . Guess I'll have to decide which Kershaw Launch ( 5 or 6 ) I want now.I was initially planning on picking up a Kershaw launch, until I read the reviews... seems it's not uncommon for them to open and not lock up fully. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Well I guess I am going to find out. I ordered a Launch 6 about 5:30. $104.66 out the door with tax and free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt555gs Posted August 16, 2017 at 02:19 AM Share Posted August 16, 2017 at 02:19 AM My Public Service Announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted August 16, 2017 at 02:59 AM Share Posted August 16, 2017 at 02:59 AM Think most stores will get them in soonBenchmade rep is in tomorrow as I heard today I was told that Mega will have Kershaw, Microtech, Benchmade, Paragon, Spyderco so far.If I'm of on the names it's due to just talking and not taking notes, plus my ignorance about such companies If the size of the current inventory is any indication, there will be a huge selection of these auto devices here soon Just FYI for the inquiring guy and gal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemikos Posted August 16, 2017 at 03:22 AM Share Posted August 16, 2017 at 03:22 AM My Public Service Announcement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbRK93G2TsMVery nice. I'm a big Buck fan, and have been looking into getting one of those auto 110's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted August 16, 2017 at 03:48 AM Share Posted August 16, 2017 at 03:48 AM As of this morning(!), my EDC is an HK Turmoil, built by Benchmade. I think it is a very nice, very high quality knife, and I love the size compared to the EDC blade that had been commanding my left pocket (right pocket is reserved for my Kahr pistol, and nothing else). It is an Out The Front design rather than side opening like the Entourage, but that is what I was looking for in particular, I found a few YouTube videos on my model that really helped me make the decision to go ahead and make the purchase. I just looked, and see that there are several reviews for the Entourage, as well. Maybe those could help you out...Do you guys think the hk entourage would make a good carry blade ? I'm torn between it and a Gerber automatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splash Posted August 16, 2017 at 03:53 AM Share Posted August 16, 2017 at 03:53 AM Raven Crest Tactical has some nice OTF knives at reasonable prices. Just sayin.I just placed an order from them. We'll see if they will cancel my order. They haven't updated their OTF Knife State Laws and Legalities since July of last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted August 16, 2017 at 11:41 AM Share Posted August 16, 2017 at 11:41 AM Raven Crest Tactical has some nice OTF knives at reasonable prices. Just sayin.I just placed an order from them. We'll see if they will cancel my order. They haven't updated their OTF Knife State Laws and Legalities since July of last year. I think you will be just fine. I just talked with them out in South Dakota and the manager that was out there was from the Chicago area and when they asked where I was from, they already knew of the law that had passed here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyd78 Posted August 16, 2017 at 11:44 AM Share Posted August 16, 2017 at 11:44 AM Has anyone here dealt with GPknives ? They have some nice prices and a 618 area code ( Southern Illinois ).The spring is hard and hits the stop and deflects off it sometimes where it doesn't lock up. There is a screw there that you just tighten a little bit should solve the problem. You tube video. Yes, highly recommend them. Picked up an OTF from them today. Huge selection in the store now of autos in addition to online. Thank you . Guess I'll have to decide which Kershaw Launch ( 5 or 6 ) I want now.I was initially planning on picking up a Kershaw launch, until I read the reviews... seems it's not uncommon for them to open and not lock up fully. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmyers Posted August 16, 2017 at 12:40 PM Share Posted August 16, 2017 at 12:40 PM I was reminded that I actually meet the Federal requirement. In the position of ESDA coordinator, I order supplies for the Village employees to use during disaster incidents. So I meet the requirements of the third item: (3) to supply or procurement officers or employees of the municipal government of the District of Columbia or the government of any State or Territory, or any county, city or other political subdivision of a State or Territory; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMarineVet Posted August 16, 2017 at 12:52 PM Share Posted August 16, 2017 at 12:52 PM (edited) deleted Edited August 16, 2017 at 03:23 PM by OldMarineVet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted August 16, 2017 at 01:04 PM Share Posted August 16, 2017 at 01:04 PM Raven Crest Tactical has some nice OTF knives at reasonable prices. Just sayin. I just placed an order from them. We'll see if they will cancel my order. They haven't updated their OTF Knife State Laws and Legalities since July of last year.I think you will be just fine. I just talked with them out in South Dakota and the manager that was out there was from the Chicago area and when they asked where I was from, they already knew of the law that had passed here.Are they in South Dakota or Arizona? Just making sure I have the correct place from my web search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted August 16, 2017 at 01:25 PM Share Posted August 16, 2017 at 01:25 PM I am going to fess up. I have found that a good spring assist is every bit as fast as an automatic and opens one handed. I have on a couple of occasions used an OTF as an EDC utility and managed to cut myself because you have to get used to no guards and double edges (I got those edges sharper than I thought!). Mostly they make good toys and are fun; will just have to wait for some local store to get some cheap little Italian Switchblades in stock for play. GAT has some autos in stock FWIW. YMMVTo be honest I'll probably rarely carry an automatic - I've found the same, that my little spring assist Chive is plenty fast for my needs. I have an automatic just because. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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