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My carry knife is the Spyderco Yojimbo 2 here in CA. Personally I prefer fixed blade knives like the Spyderco Ronin and the Cold Steel Pro Guard Neck Knife. I find it strange like in Pennsylvania where folders are illegal but fixed blades are legal to carry the exact opposite of California. To me the fixed blades are safer to carry and easer to deploy if ever needed however I highly doubt California law makers care about the safety of their citizens. Another favorite fixed blade is the Cold Steel Master Tanto in a horizontal carry behind the back. I also have a CRKT Dragon's Claw fixed blade I liked to carry in a front cross draw carry. When I lived in Pennsylvania and in Arkansas I had a CCW and carried a .45 as well as multiple knives so I had choices if the need arose. It never did which is a good thing but it is better to have choices and not need them than need them and not have them. Arkansas has quite liberal knife carry laws. I'm quite partial to Warncliff style blades as I believe they give the maximum cutting surface for the length. My second choice are Tanto style blades due to their armor piercing points. I also have a dagger designed to penetrate soft body armor the same type Richard Davis the original developer of soft body armor and original owner of Second Chance Body Armor used in his demonstrations of how to penetrate his competitors "Knife Proof" body armor with the afore mentioned dagger.
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If you hear Janic talk about the Yo he describes the blade's straight edge being a slashing force multiplier since it is not curved. It is still a little folder though.
I have couple YOII's... great knife and super smooth. That's the only Spyderco I feel comfortable using the index finger under to deploy - that's enjoyable. Wicked slicer, weak tip even for a Spyderco. I love the Centofante3 too. Not a huge fan of the FRN style with no adjustable pivot (rivet) but that one is the exception.
I have one of the CS 6" 3V Master Tantos... great quality on those. CS seems to do a great job whether it is $30 or $300.Comment
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The Socialist Republic of California
My Cold Steel Master Tanto is a San Mai of the original run. I like its grip, balance and the skull crusher pummel. I have had it for a long time and it is my favorite blade. To bad the Progressive Idiots will not allow its carry here is Progressive Hell. They are so scared their citizens might be effectively protected. Here in L.A County unless you are rich or powerfully connected your life does not count with elected officials. Of course unless you are illegally in the country then your rights trump native born American citizens rights.
Yes, I know I am free to leave and will as soon as I can convince my wife to do so!Last edited by Paparock; 09-11-2018, 11:37 AM.Comment
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Originally posted by Linehand131
I don't care if you agree with me or not!!!! There are others on this forum who agree with me so if it hurts your little feelings then DON"T READ MY POSTS. That way you won't have to CRY about it! Twin Violins playing my heart bleeds for you cry baby! I suppose you are one of these California Progressives that drink all their kool aid and buys all their socialist crap hook line and sinker?Last edited by Paparock; 09-11-2018, 12:31 PM.Comment
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I agree, most of the laws and decrees in the prk suck!Comment
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Originally posted by Linehand131
Yes, I did move here and I regret it every day living around people like you.
Just think I vote to and cancel out your vote and my wife votes so her vote puts a vote into the conservative column. We have converted her son and our daughter-in-law over to our side also so stick that in your pipe and smoke it. He who laughs last laughs best! LOL
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What are the odds?
I'm going by his tone and by what he has said to me about "going away" that we don't see much eye to eye. That and that most Californians are of the liberal progressive flavor and I am a conservative and former Democrat now conservative Independent flavor. Its just an odds thing.Comment
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Fixed blades are not illegal to carry in CA. Concealed fixed blade would be, but not carrying on your backpack strap or belt. I have a morakniv companion on my mountain bike pack, day pack, and road bike pack and not one issue with park rangers or police.
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I'm not worried about that type of carry but when I'm on a street with a bunch of seedy characters that look like they run in packs looking for prey. That is when I would like a concealed fixed blade like a Spyderco Ronin or my Cold Steel Master Tanto San Mai under my shirt ready to draw fast if needed. Augmenting my martial arts they could make a real difference rather than trying to draw out a folder and deploying it. It is simply a safety factor. I carried a .45 and multiple fixed blades for many years. I never needed them thanks God but it was quite nice having them in case I ever did. I'm not one of those that look for trouble but go out of my way to avoid it. I have been in several situations I could have legally used deadly force but I allowed the situation to de-escalate because I had the overwhelming tactical advantage. I was prepared to use what ever force was needed but I allowed the instigator to ratchet down and walk away knowing I had the drop on him. He could not see what my hand was on as I kept my body between him and my weapon. That gave me the edge I needed. If he had gone for a weapon it would have been the last mistake he made on this earth. I practiced a lot and could take a turtle's head off from a holstered draw at 20 yards. If in knife range I trained to cut the weapons hand wrist to the bone, weapons arm brachial artery, and weapons side carotid artery in rapid succession.Last edited by Paparock; 09-11-2018, 3:55 PM.Comment
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Everyone is different, but two notable CA gun enthusiast types are the ones fed up with CA whether they have been here all their life or are relatively new... and ready to vacate. The other loves CA and hasn't given up, but will stay and fight because they think it is not too late and or it is fine, deal with it. Lots variations too I am sure... like people fed up that feel trapped here, not willing to leave family, job, etc...
I would not assume someone is a Leftist from a few posts. I had assumed the opposite, not that I gave it much thought.
I get chapped when someone from out of state comes in lecturing us poor saps, etc... or when I suspect someone is just a Leftist up to no good on the gun forum. Mostly though, think what you want... and if you say something stupid, things will sort themselves out - either people cut you slack and give grace or they piss on your cheerios.Comment
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Fair enough! I say upfront I am prejudiced against California and I recognize that about myself. I hate it here and I state up front it is my own stupid fault for allowing my wife to talk me into moving here. California's legislature, laws, and many Californians in general just push my buttons. Again my fault because I should not have come here knowing what I knew. It has nearly caused my wife and I to split several times already. She is 72 and in poor health and very well may not live much longer and if so I will be leaving CA in the not very far future. I try NOT to state my true feelings as I know how they would be received and I know I would do likewise if you or others stated the same about the states I love.
Reasons:
1. I was harassed by a flaming gay before I left going overseas right after California passed the law protecting gays so he used it to harass me. 1971
2. 1971. A Californian tried to kidnap my one-year old daughter at airport. My pregnant screaming wife had to wrestle her away from the kidnapper at the door to the parking lot.
3.When I was in uniform (US Army) I was spat on by a Californian coming home in 1973.Comment
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