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  1. You'd have to find a dealer willing to do it, but I don't see why not...
  2. Need to win the lottery just to buy the normal size one, there's just nothing in a knife that can justify that cost. Adams Knifeworks has a Pro-tech Dark Angel (S/A) in stock: http://www.adamsknifeworks.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=2039 Haven't handled one, but checked out a video review and it looked pretty stout. I've heard good things about Pro-tech's quality, and it's about a third of the price of a base model Halo...
  3. Holy... Edit: did you catch the recoil on that thing? Lordy...
  4. For the "double action" OTF's (the ones that open and close automatically), no. At least not any of the Microtech or Benchmade models. The reason is that the springs don't act directly on the blade; they give it a push to get it started, and then the blade just coasts into the lock. The blade is only under spring tension for the first 1/4" or so of travel. You might get a minor cut, but not a serious wound. My Ultratech will penetrate about a quarter inch into a roll of Charmin, that's about it. "Single action" designs, where the blade is always under spring tension and must be retracted manually, may be different. I haven't handled any of those yet. The Microtech Halo series is single action, as is the one SiliconSorceror described. As I mentioned above, check out the Halo series...
  5. Which one did you go with? I want a utx-70 but they don't have them in stock anywhere. And no word from microtech on when they will be back. I'm trying to be patient. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro I asked a Microtech employee about two months ago, he said there should be a run of 70s later this year...
  6. They're dangerous, aren't they (strictly in the sense that you want more once you have one)? I'm probably going to pick up a UTX-70 when they do another run (that's the Ultratech, but scaled down to 70% of the size). Which one did you get?
  7. Quite often, a good $200 knife will have significant advantages over a good $50 knife, generally in areas such as ergonomics, durability, blade steel, and so on. That does not in any way mean that just because a knife is $200, it must be better than a $50 knife. There's a ton of overpriced crap on the knife market. My suggestion is to find one you like, that's in your price range, sticking with one of the reputable manufacturers; Kershaw/ZT, HK, Benchmade, Protech, Microtech are a few that are generally known for quality knives in all different price ranges. I have yet to find a decent mid-range OTF. It's like there's a complete hole in the market between the $30 Taiwanese Lightning (which is basically gas-station knife quality) and the $270 Ultratech (which is a really well-made knife). The options in between aren't really much better quality than the Lightning; certainly not enough to justify the $150 higher price (here's a tip: if a seller says "made in the USA" but can't or won't tell you specifically what metals the handle and blade are made of, they're almost certainly just assembling Chinese pot-metal parts kits). I think it's partly due to the Federal import restrictions; you can get the cheap imports, because if they seize a crate or two, who cares? Or you can get the quality American-made knives, but the mid-range imports are too expensive to take the risk of customs issues...
  8. Very nice. I'm a big Buck fan, and have been looking into getting one of those auto 110's.
  9. From that article: WARNING: Without state knife law preemption, Chicago’s switchblade ban continues. No doubt others ban switchblades as well and this patchwork of local bans is potentially waiting to trap unwary knife carriers. Does this mean that in Chicago, even if someone has a FOID card, they cannot own a switchblade, despite this law's passage? I've glanced through the Chicago ordinance and didn't see anything about switchblades, just the length limit. I was under the impression that an automatic under 2.5" would be legal. I'm not a lawyer, so I wouldn't advise anyone either way, but if someone could reference where in the ordinance the auto ban is, I'd appreciate it. I know for sure Oak Forest bans any spring-loaded knife (even non-auto assisted folders, which have been legal in the rest of the state all along). Ronin, that Schrade is actually considered an assisted-opening knife, and had been legal in most of the state all along. Cool design, I had one a few years ago.
  10. Very few people do, that's why we recommend using an Illinois-based dealer so that those criteria don't apply to you. There are some dealers that will let you "certify" that you're one of the exceptions by checking a box on the order page, and don't require documentation; for those you can simply check the box and continue with your order. Federal law doesn't specify any penalties for a buyer who doesn't follow the law, only for the seller, so there's little risk to doing it; still, it's just better to use an in-state dealer and avoid committing fraud. I've had a good experience with Adams International Knifeworks (link earlier in the thread) if you're looking for one...
  11. Buy from a dealer in Illinois. The Fed regulations only apply to interstate commerce and US Territories (Guam, DC, etc). Or buy from one of the many online dealers who don't require paperwork (I don't endorse this option, but it exists).
  12. I haven't handled one, but I hear a lot of good things about the Boker Kalashnikov series. http://www.bladehq.com/cat--Boker-Kalashnikov--249
  13. The only change this bill makes is to add an exception to the part of UUW that deals with automatic knives (i.e., "this section does not apply to FOID holders or knife dealers"). It does not make any other changes to the law, and as far as I'm aware, UUW has never made a distinction between open and concealed carry. Therefore, you can carry a knife however you want under state law. You'll have to check your local ordinances to find out if your municipality has any additional restrictions, but state law doesn't specify how you can carry a knife.
  14. State law (IL UUW) says it's illegal to carry a "dangerous knife" with the intent to use it in an unlawful manner, then defines "dangerous knife" as one with a blade longer than three inches. I guess it's perfectly fine to carry a knife with the intent to use it in an unlawful manner if it's less than 3"... So under state law, if they can prove you intended to use your hunting knife unlawfully, you might be breaking the law. If it's just sitting in your pocket or on your belt, no issues. Local ordinances vary. For instance, any blade over 2.5" is prohibited in Chicago, full stop.
  15. Thank you for the update. Good news indeed.Expensive news. I've had my eye on a nice little Ultratech for a while, just in case this passes.
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