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      LandoCal126 0
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      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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      • nixageN
        nixage
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        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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        • DchillD
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          Hey Lando, I have the benchmade barrage.  I've been pleased with it thus far.

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            LandoCal126 0
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            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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              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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              • DougNgD
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                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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                • DougNgD
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                  @braille_teeth:

                  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.)

                  I agree, over the years, I've had a LOT of knives…not nearly as many as Commodorewheeler, but my fair share. I've had folders as expensive as $600, and as cheap as $50, and nothing really has the staying power in my pocket as a CRK. My Sebenza is actually getting a refurb at the CRK shop, it's been getting beat up for years now and it's time for some TLC from the shop.

                  If you can, I would recommend feeling up both the Sebenza and the Umnumzaan. The Umnumzaan is the only knife to replace the Sebenza as my heavy use EDC

                  Re: AXIS Lock, my step son has a Benchmade Griptilian which he loves, but the AXIS lock never did anything for me. Maybe it's because I'm used to liner/frame locks, but the AXIS just seems to be a pain in the ass to unlock for me

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

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                  • nixageN
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                    All great points.  Personally if I was looking at an axis type of lock then I'd go Benchmade.  If going framelock, I'd go Sebenza, which has a bushing to keep it from being over tightened and also keeps the blade centered (google it).

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                    • DougNgD
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                      But the Umnumzaan has got the ceramic ball interface between the lockbar and blade tang!

                      Take that!!!

                      Both are great knives for their own reasons, that's why I always tell people that if they can, handle both before choosing one. Or be like me and own both…

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

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                      • DougNgD
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                        Or get a fixed blade…I promise it'll never close on your fingers 😉

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

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                        • mikecchM
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                          Here are my old fashioned pocket knives:

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                            I guess tomorrow I will be making the dreaded trip down to Pier 39 to WeBeKnives… Been there before and know it is one of the only spots in SF but it is a bit expensive. I will go and handle everything you have all discussed and make a decision. I normally would go onto the Internet right after going into the shop and find the item much cheaper, but as it is basically the only spot in SF of its kind I will prob pay extra to support it. Pictures to come. Might have a new blade tomorrow!

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                            • DougNgD
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                              @mikecch:

                              Here are my old fashioned pocket knives:

                              Is the bottom one a cotton sampler?

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

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                              • DougNgD
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                                @LandoCal126:

                                I guess tomorrow I will be making the dreaded trip down to Pier 39 to WeBeKnives… Been there before and know it is one of the only spots in SF but it is a bit expensive. I will go and handle everything you have all discussed and make a decision. I normally would go onto the Internet right after going into the shop and find the item much cheaper, but as it is basically the only spot in SF of its kind I will prob pay extra to support it. Pictures to come. Might have a new blade tomorrow!

                                Lando, have you ever been to TAD Gear?

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

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                                  daveo
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                                  TAD rocks…

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                                    @DougNg:

                                    Lando, have you ever been to TAD Gear?

                                    Nope.

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                                      @LandoCal126:

                                      @DougNg:

                                      Lando, have you ever been to TAD Gear?

                                      Nope.

                                      lando, you should check it out. then you can eat at hard knoxx across the street  😎 😛

                                      GEO 2011           IHFFIH  Iron Heart Forever… Forever Iron Heart

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                                      • mikecchM
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                                        @DougNg:

                                        @mikecch:

                                        Here are my old fashioned pocket knives:

                                        Is the bottom one a cotton sampler?

                                        It's a lambfoot.

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                                          @LandoCal126:

                                          I guess tomorrow I will be making the dreaded trip down to Pier 39 to WeBeKnives… Been there before and know it is one of the only spots in SF but it is a bit expensive. I will go and handle everything you have all discussed and make a decision. I normally would go onto the Internet right after going into the shop and find the item much cheaper, but as it is basically the only spot in SF of its kind I will prob pay extra to support it. Pictures to come. Might have a new blade tomorrow!

                                          Webeknives is fairly pricey for production knives, but they are one of the few places that carry customs as well. I once picked up a Deryk Munroe folder there at an amazingly low price. I got luck, they didn't even know who the maker of the piece was.

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            Think I have just agreed to buy one of these:


                                            Well, one of the prototype jeans Haraki is sending me thiis week, has a hidden knife pocket incorporated into the design, so I need to test it properly…Honestly Mrs G, that's the truth...G

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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