Kabar TDI

[cosine]

Seeing as I can't carry a firearm for self-defense, I was looking at knives. I ran across the Kabar TDI: https://www.kabar.com/product_detai...tegoryId=1,7,8,9&categoryName=Law Enforcement

Does anyone have one or has seen one?

Recommendations, reviews, comments?

 

[bad LT]

um, are you sure it is legal to carry a fixed blade knife in your location?

 

[cosine]

um, are you sure it is legal to carry a fixed blade knife in your location?

It is, and is it legal to carry concealed as long as the blade of the knife is less than three inches long.


I know something like pepper spray would be better for my application, I was somewhat curious about the Kabar knife through because of its shape and design.

 

[Sharpdogs]

This knife was discussed recently in the practical and tactical section of bladeforums. It received very good reviews. I would not carry one only because of the laws in my state. The only negative comments about the knife is the sheath. You may want to have someone make you a new kydex sheath that allows you to carry it in the waist band instead of outside on the belt.

 

[shrpshn]

The only negative comments about the knife is the sheath. You may want to have someone make you a new kydex sheath that allows you to carry it in the waist band instead of outside on the belt.

Check out On-Scene Tactical for a multi-position kydex sheathe for the T.D.I.

http://www.mnsi.net/~nbtnoel/

Eric does great work with kydex knife sheaths.

John

 

[hso]

I think the guys that had a problem with the sheath just lacked imagination. You can wear the sheath under your belt and it is as invisable as IWB.

 

[jojo]

I don't know yet, but I ordered 2 a week or so back. I got the idea from a cousin thats a LEO, he liked his.

jojo

 

[Dirty Bob]

Very good knife

I reviewed the TDI for Modernsurvival.net a few months ago (unfortunately, the article isn't available unless you subscribe). In short, I like the TDI a lot. I bought one and carry it regularly. It's a great design and is well made, IMHO.

Do yourself a favor and get the trainer at the same time. It will help you to familiarize yourself with the knife while lowering the risks in your practice sessions.

Regards,
Dirty Bob

 

[sigma 40ve]

I carry mine under my belt, IMO just as good as IWB. I really like mine.