Glock23 Posted August 14, 2017 at 07:17 PM Share Posted August 14, 2017 at 07:17 PM I ordered a Benchmade Mini Presidio with the partially serrated black blade. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieldGL Posted August 14, 2017 at 08:07 PM Share Posted August 14, 2017 at 08:07 PM Mentioned in the other thread, im a noob in this category. You guys ever worry (or had) one of these knifes open up in your pocket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazborgufen Posted August 14, 2017 at 08:07 PM Share Posted August 14, 2017 at 08:07 PM I have the manual version of the Presidio II and I really like it. I usually have it in my back left pocket so I can get to it with my left hand while my pistol is on the right. Carrying a manual in my right front pocket is super easy and quick to use. It's less practical for self defense since your right hand would likely be otherwise occupied. I think the automatic version will be less clumsy to open left handed. There is the safety lever to contend with though. Don't want a knife opening in my pocket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD123 Posted August 14, 2017 at 09:17 PM Share Posted August 14, 2017 at 09:17 PM Mentioned in the other thread, im a noob in this category. You guys ever worry (or had) one of these knifes open up in your pocket? My buddy in Texas has quite a large collection of auto openers. I asked him if one ever opened on him and he said that one did, but it didn't cut him. He said that he was laying on the ground and rolled over a wrench and it just hit the release at the right angle to extend the blade. One time in a decade of daily carrying doesn't seem bad. His advice was to make sure that you're not carrying anything in the pocket that the knife is in, and if you're planning on laying on it, just take it out. The one I played around with was a few years ago....a Microtech Halo V. It took some pressure to get the blade to open, enough to not worry me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock23 Posted August 14, 2017 at 10:30 PM Share Posted August 14, 2017 at 10:30 PM I have the manual version of the Presidio II and I really like it. I usually have it in my back left pocket so I can get to it with my left hand while my pistol is on the right. Carrying a manual in my right front pocket is super easy and quick to use. It's less practical for self defense since your right hand would likely be otherwise occupied. I think the automatic version will be less clumsy to open left handed. There is the safety lever to contend with though. Don't want a knife opening in my pocket!Mine will reside in my right front (strong side) pocket. The way I see it, if I'm reaching for the knife in a self defense situation, my gun is either no longer useful or I don't have it on me. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyd78 Posted August 14, 2017 at 10:34 PM Share Posted August 14, 2017 at 10:34 PM How long before they are on the shelves at a Bass Pro or Cabela's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMarineVet Posted August 14, 2017 at 10:46 PM Share Posted August 14, 2017 at 10:46 PM Mentioned in the other thread, im a noob in this category. You guys ever worry (or had) one of these knifes open up in your pocket? Deleted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fife Posted August 14, 2017 at 10:47 PM Share Posted August 14, 2017 at 10:47 PM Your safety is between your ears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockman Posted August 15, 2017 at 12:20 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 12:20 PM Switchblades lead to no good. First, you spend hours playing with it like a fidget spinner. Then you join a gang and the next thing you find yourself singing and dancing in alleys while slashing and stabbing. I have seen this before. People living on the West side are particularly vulnerable to this addiction. Be careful out there. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMarineVet Posted August 15, 2017 at 12:29 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 12:29 PM Switchblades lead to no good. First, you spend hours playing with it like a fidget spinner. Then you join a gang and the next thing you find yourself singing and dancing in alleys while slashing and stabbing. I have seen this before. People living on the West side are particularly vulnerable to this addiction. Be careful out there. Sent from my iPad using TapatalkHa ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cola490 Posted August 15, 2017 at 12:47 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 12:47 PM Switchblades lead to no good. First, you spend hours playing with it like a fidget spinner. Then you join a gang and the next thing you find yourself singing and dancing in alleys while slashing and stabbing. I have seen this before. People living on the West side are particularly vulnerable to this addiction. Be careful out there. Sent from my iPad using TapatalkI miss Natalie Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted August 15, 2017 at 12:50 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 12:50 PM Switchblades lead to no good. First, you spend hours playing with it like a fidget spinner. Then you join a gang and the next thing you find yourself singing and dancing in alleys while slashing and stabbing. I have seen this before. People living on the West side are particularly vulnerable to this addiction. Be careful out there. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk It sounds like the process used to enact the laws years ago. Part one, watch 'West Side Story', part two, enact "switchblade" laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted August 15, 2017 at 01:33 PM Share Posted August 15, 2017 at 01:33 PM Switchblades lead to no good. First, you spend hours playing with it like a fidget spinner. Then you join a gang and the next thing you find yourself singing and dancing in alleys while slashing and stabbing. I have seen this before. People living on the West side are particularly vulnerable to this addiction. Be careful out there. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I miss Natalie Wood I'm sure Robert does too......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzard Posted August 18, 2017 at 07:08 PM Share Posted August 18, 2017 at 07:08 PM These knives are made right here in Illinois, about two hours West of Chicago. And they're going to be at the Bullpup shoot in Mount Carroll on Sept 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoRonin70 Posted August 18, 2017 at 07:32 PM Share Posted August 18, 2017 at 07:32 PM This one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemikos Posted August 19, 2017 at 01:19 AM Share Posted August 19, 2017 at 01:19 AM These knives are made right here in Illinois, about two hours West of Chicago. And they're going to be at the Bullpup shoot in Mount Carroll on Sept 17. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS3cBSI1g2gReally? I didn't know that... I like that chain-drive knife a lot, I was going to put it on my list anyway even before I knew they were local... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzard Posted August 19, 2017 at 01:32 AM Share Posted August 19, 2017 at 01:32 AM These knives are made right here in Illinois, about two hours West of Chicago. And they're going to be at the Bullpup shoot in Mount Carroll on Sept 17. Really? I didn't know that... I like that chain-drive knife a lot, I was going to put it on my list anyway even before I knew they were local... I like it too. But it's waaaaaaaay out of my league. I could maybe afford to pay the sales tax.OH! And they manufacture full auto weapons too......if you're in the market for some of them! http://ratworxusa.com/ RAT Worx USA112 East Hitt StreetMount Morris, IL 61054815-734-7346815-734-4676800-675-6906 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemikos Posted August 19, 2017 at 02:28 AM Share Posted August 19, 2017 at 02:28 AM I like it too. But it's waaaaaaaay out of my league. I could maybe afford to pay the sales tax.$250-300 isn't particularly high for a really high-quality auto, though. Especially one with a unique mechanism. I've been lusting after a Deadlock, too, but that'll never happen; with the options I'd want it's a $1600+ knife, and I can't see walking around with that in my pocket. It'll be a while before the RatWorx is an option though. Between the Microtech and the Bullpup9, my "fun things" budget is blown for at least a year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitownshooterz Posted August 20, 2017 at 05:31 PM Share Posted August 20, 2017 at 05:31 PM Visited GAT Guns yesterday and saw a small display of auto knives ranging from $38.00 to $200.00. Was tempted but kept my money in my wallet this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomick Posted August 21, 2017 at 03:52 AM Share Posted August 21, 2017 at 03:52 AM These knives are made right here in Illinois, about two hours West of Chicago. And they're going to be at the Bullpup shoot in Mount Carroll on Sept 17. Shouldn't that be the Bullpup shoot on Sep 9th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzard Posted August 21, 2017 at 07:13 AM Share Posted August 21, 2017 at 07:13 AM Shouldn't that be the Bullpup shoot on Sep 9th? Yes, it should. Thank you for pointing that out. There was some confusion concerning the event date in the Bullpup thread, but it was corrected. I accidently reverted back to the incorrect date. Sorry 'bout that! It is on Sept. 9th. The Manticore event website is here: http://www.bullpupshoot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0untZer0 Posted August 21, 2017 at 02:36 PM Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 at 02:36 PM I'm beginning to believe that if you're going to spend less than $100.00 on an auto-opening knife, you'd be better off with a manual folder or a fixed blade if its something you're going to be staking your life on. Or may another way of putting it is that most of the auto-openers that go for under $100.00 aren't dependable or reliable enough to stake your life on. From what I've read on blade forums, the cheaper knives will fail, or the MTBF for the cheaper knives is much short than the expensive autos, and Murphy's law would indicate that they'll fail spectacularly when you need it most - in a life or death situation. And my eyes are really being opened to the patchwork of municipal laws that we have in Illinois: http://illinoiscarry.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=66462&do=findComment&comment=1102645 I had no idea that auto-opening knives are illegal in my own home town. Its not a case where, I can take the auto-opener out of my pocket and stick it in the glove compartment when I enter city limits - the ordinance says it is illegal to possess an auto-opener period. It is illegal to purchase, it is illegal to possess one period - whether its on your person, in your car or even in your home. I've had police officers ask me if there were knives in the car during a traffic stop - I usually tell them there is folding knife in the glove compartment Even if it wasn't illegal in the town where I live, in Illinois you'd need an app for a smart phone and GPS to keep track of where your auto-knife if legal or not. This sounds like a ride in a squad car waiting to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fife Posted August 21, 2017 at 04:47 PM Share Posted August 21, 2017 at 04:47 PM Ladies and gentlemen of the jury... If my client intended to hurt anyone with his pocket knife, he would have just shot them with his concealed handgun instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted August 21, 2017 at 05:53 PM Share Posted August 21, 2017 at 05:53 PM Ladies and gentlemen of the jury... If my client intended to hurt anyone with his pocket knife, he would have just shot them with his concealed handgun instead. Nailed it. That's exactly the situation. All of the angst over the years for a small switch on a knife is hard to figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted August 21, 2017 at 07:19 PM Share Posted August 21, 2017 at 07:19 PM For autos with locks, do you think one on the spine is same, better or worse than on the flat side under the button to open? The ones on the spine seem to stick out a bit more (from photos) and seem like they might be more inclined to movement from other things that might be in pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMarineVet Posted August 21, 2017 at 07:52 PM Share Posted August 21, 2017 at 07:52 PM Ladies and gentlemen of the jury... If my client intended to hurt anyone with his pocket knife, he would have just shot them with his concealed handgun instead.Correct. If you are carrying a gun at the same time (always for me), there's no need to even call the knife a weapon for self defense. Call it what it really is, a tool. No need to get into self defense/intent conversations in that case. Doesn't make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted August 22, 2017 at 02:15 AM Share Posted August 22, 2017 at 02:15 AM Out of curiousity, where else are people buying from? I know people have been reporting good things on GPKnives and Adams International Knifeworks, both IL businesses. And we know shops like GAT and MEGA will be stocking soon. I've read on other forums of people buying from online sellers like Bladeops, Knifeworks, Bladehq (who states they wont sell outside of UT), etc but am interested to know the experience buyers here are having with these other with places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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r29795 Posted August 22, 2017 at 12:31 PM Share Posted August 22, 2017 at 12:31 PM I,m a Puma person just the workmen ship plus the way they lock and opens are nice plus the looks are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splash Posted August 22, 2017 at 03:32 PM Share Posted August 22, 2017 at 03:32 PM For those who bought an OTF knife, do you have issue with blade play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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