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    DougNg
    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

    Sweetpea,

    Is that a Mini CQC7?

    I used to have a ton of Emersons, the wave feature was so damn cool

    Is that a Fenix light in there as well?

    I'm heading to New Orleans next weekend, switching to my summer gear…meaning 14.5oz Flat Head denim and a Case Stockman instead of the CRK Umnumzaan

    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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      Dchill
      Joined: 26 Jan 2010

      sweapea, I'm a fan of the edc thread, it's addictive to see all the cool little gadgets everyone has.

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        sweapea
        Joined: 13 Apr 2010

        @DougNg:

        Sweetpea,

        Is that a Mini CQC7?

        I used to have a ton of Emersons, the wave feature was so damn cool

        Is that a Fenix light in there as well?

        Yes indeed it's a mini cqc7! And the light is a quark mini cr2 - great little thing!

        Dchill - yes, I spent quite a number of hours the other night, being entertained by the EDC thread!

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          DougNg
          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

          Never got into the Quarks. I've been carrying my Novatac for years and I love it. It's unusual that I carry a light for that long. I used to have a huge collection of Surefires

          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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            nixage
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 19 Mar 2010

            I bought an Ra Clicky about a month ago and am loving it.

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              daveo
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 12 Oct 2009

              Doug, that Strider looks great!  Are you planning on EDCing it or is it just getting added to the collection?

              You guys are making me want a sebbie again…

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                DougNg
                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                I hear a lot of good things about the Ra lights. Right now, I have too many expenses and not enough need for a 180lumen light to justify it. I use my Novatac to death on inspections though

                Daveo, a little bit of both. I had my eye on this knife for a long long time, and finally pulled the trigger on it. I don't have a lot of opportunity to carry a fixed blade, but this summer I should finally make the move to Maryland and there's more outdoor stuff to do there than in NYC, so I'll use the Strider then. My CRK Professional Soldier gets a lot of use for the same reason this one will, skeletonized handles are easy to clean

                I'd look at the Unmumzaan too dude…it's a great, versatile knife...also easy to clean!!!

                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                  nixage
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 19 Mar 2010

                  Yeah, I'm looking forward to using the Ra for many years to come.

                  As far as fixed blades go, I think I'm about to pull the trigger on a Rat RC-4 or Bark River Bravo 1.  I'm leaning towards the RC-4 since I'll get a dozier ks-7 when I find one anyway.

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                    DougNg
                    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                    I love fixed blades

                    That being said, I almost never carry them because they're a pain in the ass

                    I'm moving towards slip joints these days. Jody's been asking what I wanted for my upcoming birthday, and I changed my story from wanting a framelock knife to a Shatt and Morgan slipjoint

                    There are actually few things I really need a locking knife for (mostly I open boxes, cut food, cut the occassional small branch out of the way, sometimes I'll whittle a stick out of boredom). You really need to know how to use a knife that doesn't have a lock, and slipjoints just look all that much more classy

                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                      nixage
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 19 Mar 2010

                      yep.  I'm only getting the RC-4 for my backpack.  I'll never carry it on my side unless I'm camping.  But….I do want something that's tough as hell for my pack and this one fits the bill without being overkill (price), plus it has the best warranty in the industry.

                      As far as an EDC goes, I'm looking at getting one of the new William Henry E6 EDC.  I have the Sebenza but sometimes it's a bit large.

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                        DougNg
                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                        Nixage, did you see the WH exclusive that TAD Gear has? HOTTTTTTTTTTTTT

                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                          LandoCal126 0
                          Banned
                          Joined: 2 Oct 2009

                          I need a new knife. Looking for a folding knife with an Arc Lock. Also, not really a fan of quick release. I have owned two Sogg's in the past and enjoyed everything about them except for their pocket clips which were connected to the end of the handle as opposed to the middle or 3/4 area. They both broke off and have since been lost. Any recommendations from those of you schooled in knives would be great! General use would be for EDC. Need to be CA street legal. Thanks!

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                            nixage
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 19 Mar 2010

                            @LandoCal126:

                            I need a new knife. Looking for a folding knife with an Arc Lock. Also, not really a fan of quick release. I have owned two Sogg's in the past and enjoyed everything about them except for their pocket clips which were connected to the end of the handle as opposed to the middle or 3/4 area. They both broke off and have since been lost. Any recommendations from those of you schooled in knives would be great! General use would be for EDC. Need to be CA street legal. Thanks!

                            I've never had an Arc lock but the Benchmade Axis lock seems to be very similar.  If you definitely don't want anything but that type of lock then I can definitely recommend the Benchmade.  I have a 710, which is 3.9" (blade).  You can see it here:  http://www.benchmade.com/products/710
                            There's also a smaller version http://www.benchmade.com/products/705 which is made of CPM154 (stainless) instead of the D2 tool steel.  Both are great!

                            Other ones I like are Chris Reeve Sebenza, Mnandi (frame locks), and William Henry E6 EDC (button lock).

                            I don't think CA has any laws against length of the blade:
                            http://zknives.com/knives/articles/law/caknifelaws.shtml
                            http://www.ninehundred.net/~equalccw/knifelaw.html

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                              nixage
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 19 Mar 2010

                              Oh and check out the Benchmade 707.  I'm really liking that one as well.  by the way, what length blade are you looking for?

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                                LandoCal126 0
                                Banned
                                Joined: 2 Oct 2009

                                nixage you are right, no limit in CA. What are the laws in NY? I am looking for something no bigger than Blade Length 3.75" x .125" and Overall Length 8.37".

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                                  nixage
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 19 Mar 2010

                                  Looks like the law in NY is up to 4" but you may want to do some google'ing on that  Here's a link to start you off:  http://knife-expert.com/ny.txt

                                  I should have also asked what price range you're looking at.  Check out knifeforums.com and bladeforums.com as well.

                                  I think if you want to stick to around $100 then the 707 is good bet.  For an EDC a 3" blade is really plenty.

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                                    Dchill
                                    Joined: 26 Jan 2010

                                    Hey Lando, I have the benchmade barrage.  I've been pleased with it thus far.

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                                      LandoCal126 0
                                      Banned
                                      Joined: 2 Oct 2009

                                      Right on! Thanks guys. I will be getting one in the near future but just have to decide which model I want…

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                                        braille_teeth
                                        Joined: 6 Apr 2010

                                        The AXIS locking mechanism is amazing. I heartily recommend the Benchmade models designed by Osborne… the 942 and 943 are particularly beautiful knives. (go to WeBeKnives on pier 39 if you want to handle these in person - horrible location, great friendly knifeshop in SF - they also carry Chris Reeve.. who, I must say, makes MOTHERFUCKING DELICIOUS knives. Definite kinship betwixt IH and CR knives in terms of overbuilt, superdurable classic design.)

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                                          DougNg
                                          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                          In production knives, the Benchmade MPR 755 is the new hot thing. It's not an Axis lock, it's a framelock

                                          You can get it at knifeworks.com for about 150

                                          In NYC, the legal blade length limit is 4", and it has to be completely concealed. That means, the clip cannot be exposed on your pocket. That being said, I've never gotten any shit about my knife, but I've heard some stories

                                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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