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Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
Looking for a 50-state legal knife
I was looking for a 50-state legal knife. I know that's not really a thing, but I'm trying anyway. I wanted: -A full-sized handle (I have huge mitts)-A utility-focused blade shape-A handle that can be easily modified for multiple grips -A sheath that allows ambi re-sheathing options, good retention, and silent deployment-Something that wouldn't terrify the softies if I need to use it in public (short blades and wood handles are "friendlier." I don't make the irrational rules)-Something that could be a reliable way to defend myself if an emergency came up, but not the tool's primary purpose This knife ticks all those boxes. It is razor sharp out of the box and the sheath is brilliant; it has a small plastic insert that allows the blade to be sheathed in either direction and keeps the razor sharp tip from circumsizing the leather. It's a truly brilliant feature, wow! Where have you been all my life?!I'm a student of edge-in/pikal icepick grip self defense and after some sanding to the handle, it works great for standard hammer grip utility work, and icepick grip ripping. This little guy is at home in the woods doing detail bushcraft work as a companion to other tools, doing EDC tasks around town, or protecting your bacon when better options are not available. I open carry it on a fanny pack (after dyeing the handle to match the bag) and it goes unnoticed in the urban sprawl (open carry of a knife is legal where I spend most of my time). I dig it!
