Post by: CP on November 18, 2022, 08:05:31 AM
Legality:
From what I’ve found this varies by city and to be legal in Seattle (I’m assuming this is the most restrictive), blade length needs to be 3.5” or less. And then, state wide, I can’t carry it “Furtively, with intent to conceal”. Whatever that means.
I want to carry it on the belt, horizontally. Does that mean if my shirt tail comes untucked, I’m a criminal?
Other, legal carry options?
Steel?
SK-5, CPM-3V, 420HC, SV30, 1095, …? which one and why?
San Mai, worth the extra money?
Other considerations:
Full tang, needed or not? I’m guessing, yes.
Handguard, I don’t want my hand slipping over the blade.
Sheath, not sure what I’m looking for in a sheath.
What I'm I overlooking?
I’m probably over thinking this, but any help narrowing down the search would be appreciated.
Post by: jdb on November 18, 2022, 09:12:40 AM
Post by: Fidelk on November 18, 2022, 10:18:06 AM
Post by: fly-by on November 18, 2022, 10:21:48 AM
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/RCPR4BO/esee-knives-esee-pr4-bo-patrick-rollins-camp-lore-pr4-fixed-1095-black-stonewashed-plain-kephart-blade-micarta-handles-leather-sheath
The leather sheath is just OK. Would recommend this instead:
https://www.armatuscarry.com/store/p268/ESEE_Camp_Lore_PR4_-_Architect_Sheath.html
I carry this one a lot more:
https://www.bokerusa.com/j-bite-02bo046
Something in the 3-3.5" range is probably ideal.
Post by: jrebel on November 18, 2022, 10:25:46 AM
As for which knife, I think that is a personal fit question. Go and touch a few and see what fits in your hand nicely. I would think 3.5 inch blade would be plenty for a EDC knife.
Post by: storyteller on November 18, 2022, 10:31:23 AM
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VERIFY: Are knives longer than 4 inches legal in Washington?
A man was stabbed to death on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Court documents revealed the suspect, Andre Conway, used a "large machete knife" to stab 35-year-old Lance Ogel. Many people on Reddit wondered if it's even legal to carry knives longer than four inches.
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Questions still linger after a deadly stabbing outside the 7-Eleven in downtown Spokane.
A man was stabbed to death on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Court documents revealed the suspect, Andre Conway, allegedly used a "large machete knife" to stab 35-year-old Lance Ogel.
Many people on Reddit wondered whether it's even legal to carry knives longer than four inches.
Washington law allows people to carry large knives, unless they intend to hurt someone.
RCW (9.41.270) says it's unlawful for anyone to carry any firearm, dagger, sword, or any other weapon that can cause bodily harm with the intent to intimidate others or threatens their safety. In other words, the length of the knife is irrelevant. If you have the intent to cause harm, it's illegal.
Spokane Police Officer John O'Brien said that law applies to the city as well.
"There are people that maybe call in because they see a subject with a sword maybe on their hip or in their backpack. That in itself is not a crime and we will not stop and talk to that person. However, if that person was involved in an incident involved in area, they matched the description and that weapon may have been displayed, we will stop and talk to that person to find out what their story is," he said.
To clarify, it is legal to carry a knife that's longer than four inches. It becomes illegal though to carry any knife or weapon when the intent is to intimidate or cause bodily harm.
Sometimes concealed carry pistol is just easier. IMO
Post by: CP on November 18, 2022, 11:04:27 AM
Post by: CP on November 21, 2022, 07:23:34 PM
I know it's common but I'm not familiar with the Chinese 9Cr18MoV steel. But it's solid and razor sharp out of the box, fit and finish looks good. I'll see if holds up.
Post by: Alchase on November 22, 2022, 07:35:51 PM
For fixed blade, not hunting, a SOG KIKU FX - BLACKOUT MICARTA. Also have a SOG SEAL, and SOG SEAL Pup, but the KIKU FX is my go to fix blade.
When hunting, attached to pack, a Browning Drop Point I have had for years. Great knife and really holds a great edge.