Fixed blade for concealed carry - recommendations?

[dev_null]

OK, yet another thread where you get to pimp your favorite maker. Here's what I'm looking for:

1. Fixed blade
2. Under 6" (blade, not overall) to comply with TX laws Edit: Under 5.5"
3. Doesn't cost an arm and a leg, but is good quality even if not creme de la creme
4. Comes with a sheath that can be used for concealed carry - horizontal or, preferably, IWB (not a shoulder holster)
5. Alternatively, a 3rd party sheath of that description can be obtained

1 - 3 are must-haves, 4 & 5 are nice-to-haves.

Thoughts?


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[proud2deviate]

Spyderco Kumo.



They're less on ebay. Currently $109~$150 on in various stores. Other dealers will likely have decent deals on them, if you're willing to look.


Just how much are your arms and legs worth to you?

 

[ndh87]

Try lookin at push knives. i just ordered a Cold Steel Safe Keeper III. Cold Steel is one of the few companies I've seen that makes them. I also have a Gerber Guardian, its a great knife. holds a good edge, its light enough that you dont notice it when you clip it in your boot too.

 

[13.45]

CRKT Polkowski/Kasper Companion
(FAR from my favorite maker, but meets/exceeds each of your criteria in a very well-designed package )

 

[Bigreno]

dev_nul,

Just an FYI but in Texas it's 5 1/2" max on a legal knife (TX PC 46.01). Not 6 inches.

CHAPTER 46. WEAPONS

6) "Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half
inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab
another by being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk,
stilletto, and poniard;
(D) bowie knife;
(E) sword; or
(F) spear.

That being said I have a sweet spot for the Benchmade Nimravus. I've handled quite a few,but I am still looking for that "good deal" on one.

...I'm kinda cheap.

Oh, BTW. You also need to avoid double edged knives because they fall under the definition of a dagger.

 

[dev_null]

BR, thanks for the clarification. That's what I get for not reading more carefully.

 

[pipoman]

By the looks of chapter 46 above you may want to get the definition of a "Bowie Knife" and "dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stilletto, and poniard". The latter is usually sharpened on both sides of the blade. Is a bowie any fixed blade knife or a certain blade design?

 

[combatpreacher]

Benchmade...Elishewitz cub...ATS-34 steel...great sheath

 

[HighVelocity]

I really like my little Ka-bar TDI. It's handy as anything and for under $30 (anywhere but the ka-bar site) you can't beat it with a stick.

https://www.kabar.com/product_detail.jsp?productNumber=1480&mode=category&categoryId=1,7,9&categoryName=Law%20Enforcement

 

[dev_null]

p2d: I like the pseudo-Japanese style, but man, that spider is tacky! ;->

ndh87: Looking for a fighter for SD, not a backup/last resort, but thanks for the recommendation.

13.45: Looks very interesting, thanks!

BigReno: Nimravus looks very interesting too, thank you!

P-man: From what I hear, it's probably written vaguely not only because politicians are idiots, but also so that cops can have some wiggle room to use their judgment (good OR bad) based on the situation.

combatpreacher, all the Benchmade Elishewitz knives I found were folders. Am I missing something?

HighVelocity, I have a Kabar already (two, actually, one of which is not made in the USA): not bad for the money, but the sheath is junk. I haven't found any aftermarket sheaths that fit the knife and my needs, and I'm not sure of the wisdom of having a custom sheath made that costs more than the knife. (Already did that with my Oyabun, and while the sheath is gorgeous, it's a belt-hanger ...not to mention at 9" the blade is a tad illegal!)

Thanks, guys, keep 'em coming!

 

[combatpreacher]

It is an older knife...but I have it in my hand as I wright...could be called the nimvarus now...

Has black blade...says benchmade on one side and elishewitz ats-34 on the other

synthetic black scaled handle and is fixed...I bought it for about $85.00 ten years ago...man is it sharp!

 

[WalP99]

I would suggest a Cold Steel Kobun:

5 1/2" Tanto Blade - 1/2" at it's widest part on the handle - 1/8" thick blade - rubber handle and guard - plastic concealex sheath with belt/boot clip - razor sharp and keeps an edge - very flat knife

$39.99 at http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eCommerce/product.jsp?Mode=Text&SearchText=kobun&Search.x=0&Search.y=0&Search=1&SKU=CS171T

 

[jungle]

Spyderco Perrin-out of production but easily located

Spyderco Temperence-current and nice

Benchmade Nimravus

Gerber Yari-out of production and a little harder to find

These will work well and meet you requirements, the Spydercos have thinner blades and are wicked slashers. The Perrin is very easy to carry and a great knife.

 

[hso]

In TX when they say "Bowie" they mean something very specific. Clip point, slightly upsweapt, clip may or may not be sharpened. They're not trying to be vague because Bowies were used for dueling and they wanted to make the weapon as well as the activity illegal.

More important than the knife is what training do you have or intend to get. This will influence the tool that best fits into that skill set. Think American "football" vs European "football". Each is a football, but the shape fits the play.

 

[commygun]

Another vote for the CRKT Companion. Not top of the line but a solid,
wicked-sharp, knife with a stout IWB sheath. $19.99 from eknifeworks.com.

 

[Medusa]

Gerber Sheridan?
http://www.gerbergear.com/product.php?model=1406

 

[waterhouse]

I like the hideaway knives. I've had it for a while now and it gets used several times a day. The utility version runs about $70

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=165167&highlight=hideaway

 

[Zero_DgZ]

Cold Steel Spike?

 

[mongo]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned it yet... www.dozierknives.com You WILL be able to find what you are looking for here. Bob Dozier makes one of the finest knives out there. His horizontal sheathes are works of art in themselves. He also offers IWB sheathes, and one that goes over the shoulder.

 

[Gordon]

Here's my favorite concealment fixed blade knife:

http://www.mdtactical.com/maddog/vdcat.htm

 

[texascarl]

Dozier knives rock, but if they're out of the price range that CRKT Companion is a great buy at eknives/Smokey Mountain. I carry one strapped to my backpack's chest harness, considering having a new kydex sheath made for it.

Mora 2000 with a new kydex sheath would be another excellent choice, and even with the sheath it won't break the bank. Links below, the Mora 2000 is about halfway down Ragnar's page:

http://www.ragweedforge.com/SwedishKnifeCatalog.html

http://www.mnsi.net/~nbtnoel/products.htm
http://www.mnsi.net/~nbtnoel/m2k.jpg

 

[1911JMB]

I'd think the Boker Applegate Fairbairn boot knife would be a good one.

http://www.knifepro.com/product.asp?ProdID=4204

 

[dev_null]

combatpreacher: Another vote for the Nimravus, check.

WalP99: Funny, I have one of the CS Tantos on order already!

jungle: Duly noted, thanks.

hso: Good points. I had already figured I needed to avoid double-edged (boot knives, etc.) to stay clear of the dagger or dirk clause, thanks for clarifying on Bowies. Ironic, given where Jim Bowie died...

commygun: Gotcha, thanks.

Medusa: That would work. Can't tell about the sheath, looks "tactical."

waterhouse: Too small for me, but thanks. I'm looking for a "fighting" model for when I can't carry the Kimber.

Zero_DgZ: Not my style, but thanks for the suggestion.

mongo: Sweet, but a bit more than I was looking to pay. Bookmarked the site anyway. *wink*

Gordon: Very nice, but about 4x what I was looking to pay.

texascarl: Nice designs, but at 1/10" thickness, I'm thinking these are more suited for fishermen, etc., than for SD?

1911JMB: I'd love one, but the Tx legislature, in their infinite wisdom, have decreed that knives with more than one sharp edge are EVIL.


Thanks all, I'm still collecting info. So far, looks like Nimravus is leading by a length.

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[1911JMB]

<1911JMB: I'd love one, but the Tx legislature, in their infinite wisdom, have decreed that knives with more than one sharp edge are EVIL.?

So did Michigan. Thing is, they come dull. Just sharpen the one side. Many manufacturers ship their knives dull for just that reason.

 

[Normark]

Hey Guys....

The problem with alot of the production knives is that, they may claim to do IWB carry, and some of them do,, however they don't do it very well...

When I see sheaths claimimg to be IWB and they come with a cheap little plastic clip, or a metal clip for that matter it makes me shudder...

When using these types of sheaths for SD IWB concealed purposes,, in the event that you need it for such duty, the sheath will fail you at the worst possible moment.

If you've ever drawn a knife that you carry IWB and pulled out a sheathed knife, you know what I mean...

A sheath that is carried for this purpose , Must stay put, and Never fail you on a draw. It must work 100%, 100% of the time.

The sheaths that claim to be IWB I wouldn't trust my life with...

ttyle

Eric....