Knife Laws - Love ‘em or Hate ‘em
Posted on June 21, 2008
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Knife laws are made to keep us safe from, right?
Well, that’s the question of the day; at least it’s the question that is bouncing around in my mind today. Are we safer because in Texas, you can’t carry a fixed blade knife over 5.5″ long? Would it be worse to be cut by a knife that is 7″ long rather than one that is 5.5″?
Why even have knife laws?
If we didn’t have knife laws, would folks be running around looking like Crocodile Dundee or Conan with swords and knives strapped all over their bodies? I hardly think so. If you read the knife laws at the federal level and at the variety of confusing state levels, you will see that these laws are knee jerk reactions to lawsuits and such.
Why is there no common sense when determining knife laws; and even greater than that, all of our laws. Does it make sense to criminalize the possession and/or ownership of a knife or gun? Or, is it more logical to prosecute a person for their action rather than what our all-knowing lawmakers think they “might” do should they possess a knife longer than 5.5″?
There must be law.
I agree that the land must be governed by laws. But, they should be based on logic and common sense. Unfortunately, this has no place amongst lawmakers and the legal field. Laws in the United States are about lobbyists, under-the-table kickbacks, influence, blackmail and all of those dirty little things.
My best advice to you.
Well l friends, I don’t think we can beat the system as it is so distorted that there appears to be no coming back to reality. What we must do is know the system, the rules and the laws as ignorant as they may be.
You must know your rights.
www.KnifeRights.org is a great place to gain knowledge on everything knife and law related. I would also recommend the NRA as they do quite well in keeping up with all the goings on in regards to our 2nd amendment rights.
Don’t pound your head against the wall trying to figure out what all these fruit loops meant when they enacted crazy and ludicrous laws imposing on your right to own and carry a pocket knife. Just take a deep breath, know the law and watch where you display that knife.
Take Care Foks,
Cole
Here are a few links to help you out on your journey for Knife Laws information.
Knife Laws Page by Carl Donath
www.KnifeRights.org
NRA
STATE KNIFE LAWS
State Knife Carry and Blade Length Laws
Tick off your lawmakers… stock up on knives at Knife & Supply Company, LLC - Pocket Knife Super-Store.
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Shop for Bowie Knives or Just Learn a Little History
Posted on June 20, 2008
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The Bowie knife has quite the history behind it. Now, the history may be different than you might imagine, or maybe you’re a Bowie guru. And keep in mind, much of history is passed on word-to-mouth. So, you never know the exact definite facts. 
The Bowie knife is really a style of knife that was made famous by the great Colonel James “Jim” Bowie. Now, if you’re as Texan as I am, than the goose pimples are chasing one another up and down your arms.
The Bowie knife was originally created by James Black. Who the heck is that? Well, Lemme tell you.
Long ago, James Black was hired by a fella by the name of Elijah Stuart to work on firearms and knives while Stuart worked on horseshoes. Later on, Black became a partner to Stuart.
Stuart’s tavern would become famous as the place where Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and William Travis created a plan to make Texas independent. Some of the hard-core believe it should’ve stayed that way. I’ll remain neutral in that argument for now.
Anyway, Black fell in love with Anne Shaw, his partner’s daughter and left the business as Shaw would not allow the marriage. With his money from the note from his half of the business, Black purchased some land along the Cossatot River where he established a blacksmith’s shop, dam and a mill.
Things went bad for Black as he was thrown off his land as officials claimed it was Indian land. He also discovered that the note from his former partnership was worthless. Damn the luck.
Black set up his own blacksmith shop in direct competition with Shaw. In 1828 he married Shaw’s daughter despite the objections. Black was soon recognized as the finest blacksmith in the area; which sure put a damper on his father-in-law’s shop.
The fame came after 1830 when Black made the famous Bowie knife for Jim Bowie. Bowie was already famous for his knife-fighting incident at the sandbar duel in 1827. But, the killing of the three assassins in Texas and his death at the Alamo sure made Black’s Bowie knife famous.
Business picked up quite a bit as a slew of pioneers bound for Texas all wanted famous Bowie knives. Black forger his knives in secrecy behind a leather curtain adding a bit of mystery to the whole process. His knives were known to be exceedingly tough yet flexible. It was thought that he had recreated the process of making Damascus steel.
That’s it for story-time folks.
Should any of you be sitting around planning on making your state independent and foresee a major last stand at a mission, please get in touch with me right away. We’ll sell you a Bowie knife and slap a Knife & Supply Company ball cap on your head before you make your final hold-out.
Take Care,
Cole
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Small Tactical Knives - For the Tactical and the Not-So-Tactical
Posted on June 19, 2008
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Small tactical knives are ideal for just about anyone in just about any profession or field. Bigger is not always better especially when it comes to tactical knives. The smaller, the easier to conceal, carry and often utilize.
When operating tactically, small tactical knives are perfect. They’re easy to store on your person and having multiple knives stored in a variety of locations is a very good idea for those of you who operate in conditions that could expose you to dangerous types.
As many of you folks know, when the nasty hits the fan and your rolling in the dirt going at it hand-to-hand with an adversary, having access to your tactical knife is a must. If you find that one of your small tactical knives is not within reach, it is a lifesaver to have another stashed in another location.
Now, even for those that aren’t involved in the life threatening type professions, the tactical knife can be ideal for use in a variety of manners. The thing about these knives is that they are commonly very tough. Another great aspect is that they are rugged, so you don’t mind beating them up so much.
I can recommend a few small tactical knives from a variety of tactical knife manufacturers that are sure to meet your needs. Take a look at these below. They range in price as well as style. These are some of my top picks.
Lone Wolf Knives Harsey T2 Tactical Folder
Smith & Wesson Special Tactical, Digi. Camo/Black Han.
Columbia River Knife & Tool M16 LE
H&K Axis Folder
Spyderco Chinook 3
SOG Vulcan
Tops Knives Ranger’s Edge
Gerber Kiowa Tanto
~Cole
Rambo Survival Knife with Compass
Posted on June 17, 2008
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I don’t know about ya’ll, but I fondly remember getting my first Rambo survival knife with compass from my parents. Well, I doubt it was a real officially licensed Rambo survival knife with compass. Actually, I’m sure it wasn’t, but I didn’t care.
I carried my Rambo compass knife everywhere strapped to my hip. I can recall bicycling on my dirt bike through the woods, with my shirt off, face painted and Rambo knife strapped to my side. It had matches, fishing line, a compass and all the other necessities to keep a kid alive in his imaginary battle against the enemy.
Master cutlery has created some beautiful Rambo survival knife with compass line that you’re surely to love. You must check these out and let me know what you think; especially, if you’ve ordered one and have firsthand knowledge. These are top-notch knives created with the expertise of Master Cutlery.
I carry several of the Rambo series from Master Cutlery and am very proud to offer them on the webstore. These are great looking knives and if you’re a movie prop collector, then you’ll want to give these a closer look.
~ Cole
Click Here - Rambo Survival Knife with Compass
Benchmade McHenry Williams Large Axis - Benchmade’s Gift to Tactical Knife Addicts
Posted on June 17, 2008
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The McHenry Williams Large Axis is another fine looking Benchmade fighting knife for the fighting knife lover. Right out of the box, this Benchmade knife has one extremely sharp blade. Rubbing you thumb along this blade will give you goose bumps.
The machined G10 handle scales on this McHenry Williams Benchmade knife are what give it such an excellent, sturdy grip. This one isn’t going to be knocked loose from your grip no matter what the ordeal. These handles were designed to withstand quite a bit of abuse and provide quite the ergonomic grip for those that are into that.
The D2 tool steel blade will last you virtually forever. You won’t find yourself dulling this one easy but be prepared for a chore and have a can of elbow grease on standby when sharpening time comes around. Although this blade will hold up for some time, it must be sharpened. However, your efforts will pay off as the blade is very hard-wearing.
Man I love these Benchmade knives. The McHenry Williams models are beyond explanation in words. You just have to hold one and you’ll feel my drift. Trust me on that one!
Enjoy It,
Cole
Benchmade Osborne Rift - Awesome Knife - Gotta Love the Black Tactical Blade
Posted on June 14, 2008
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The Benchmade Osborne Rift is one very good looking knife the way I see it. I really am fond of the Benchmades with the black blade. I guess I get that tactical soldier-like feeling when looking one of these knives over.
The overall length of the Benchmade Osborne Rift is 8.27 inches giving you a blade length of 3.67 inches. This knife would make any owner feel pretty good about wielding this blade. It is very balanced and the grip is very comfortable. You won’t want to put this one down.
This Benchmade knife has a pocket clip that makes it easily carried. It also has the axis lock; which keeps the blade firmly locked in place during use. The blade has a smooth glide and is easy to open one handed. You can’t go wrong with the Benchmade Osborne Rift.
I borrow these two Benchmade Osborne Rift videos to give you a live look at this knife.
Take Care,
Cole
Rescue Knives
Posted on June 11, 2008
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Rescue knives???????? ????? ???????? are for more than the rescue worker. You don’t have to be a pistol packin’ police officer or a fire fighting fireman to find a massive use for a solid rescue knife.
I keep a rescue knife in my truck at all times. You never know when that little dude will come in handy. I don’t mean to cut yourself loose from the seat belt after a rollover; although that could be quite handy. I’m thinking more along the line of the more common use.
Have you ever purchased something at Wal-Mart and get back to your vehicle full of thrill to get new item open and check it out. Great! Its packed in that hard-as-nails plastic sealed container that would take the Jaws of Life to tear open. Yep, you know where I’m going with this; the rescue knife.
I can point you towards a slew of awesome rescue knives and some awesome deals. Do you want a blunted end to keep the kiddos safe or to simply keep from poking a hole through your leg while cutting that string loose? You can find a nice selection of rescue knives with the rounded end just for that.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope you enjoyed my little rescue knife pitch.
Have a Good One,
Cole
Knife Blog Writers - Interested in Knife Blogging?
Posted on June 5, 2008
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This is the deal. I am looking to add good solid content to the blog on a daily basis.
The big issue for me; I would love to have a variety of opinions and ideas stewing within the Knife Haggler. I am one point of view and I thoroughly enjoy the thoughts and ideas of others, especially those that can put these things in writing.
Let me cut to the chase.
I am looking for some good blog writers for the Knife Haggler. You don’t haveDe nos jours, les innovations ?lectroniques font possible l’apparition des poker holdem virtuels, des casinos en ligne ou des cybercasinos. to be a knife expert or gear guru, but someone with an interest in the field would be ideal. All you have to be able to do is do a little research and post a thought or two.
What kind of content am I looking for?
- I love history, so I created the Fighting Knife Warriors category. Take a look at some of my entries here to get an idea. I think people make history so interesting; you add people and their trusty knives, now that’s interesting.
- Knife reviews, of course.
- Knife news from around the world is of interest to me and most knife lovers. What’s going on with the big manufacturers?
- Everyone loves a good story; you know, those sit around the campfire stories of dramatic adventures and lost in the woods survival accounts.
- Knife tips. No, not that pointy thing on the dangerous end of your blade, I mean tips on using a knife, sharpening, trading, polishing or whatever it is you can share with us.
- I love a good series of blog entries. Check out my Survival Series to get an idea.
The idea is to add some new content to the blog to keep things fresh and interesting.
Interested or have a question, shoot me an email at KnifeSupplyCo@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Cole
Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack - Special Deal!
Posted on June 2, 2008
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One of my very favorite products from the Maxpedition line has got to be the Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack (Model #0412). This is one good-looking and extremely versatile modular sling packs on the market. I have included a slew of photos in this entry for your convenience.
What have I got going here?
Well, I’ve got some leftover Maxpedition inventory that I’d like to get off my hands. So, I’ve got it up here at the lowest price that I’m technically allowed to sell if for. I’m going to run this special for 3 or 4 weeks or until the inventory runs out; whichever comes first. So get it while you can.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at knifesupplyco@yahoo.com.
Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack
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- Main : 9″ x 8″ x 3″ with front and back subdividers.
- Frontal : 7″ x 6.5″ x 1.5″ with mesh divider and internal keyper .
- Side A : 6″ x 3.5″ x 2″ with divider and double zippers to accommodate antenna .
- Side B : 7″ x 3.5″ diameter with cinch (can be compacted for low profile carry).
- Top of lid pocket : 6.5″ x 3″ x 1″ .
- Shoulder : Integral 2″ strap (min 40″ / max 60″) with 2″ non-slip shoulder pad.
- Empty Weight: 1.8 lbs.
- Attach : Velcro quick release belt loop.
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Thanks,
Cole
Kanetsune Urushi, Japanese Precision
Posted on May 31, 2008
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The Kanetsune Urushi is one of those knives that take your breath away. I don’t know if my little blog post will do it much justice, but don’t blame me for trying.
The Kanetsune Urushi has a traditional Japanese lacquer finish that is beyond words. The finish is well done and should last forever unless you plan on gutting pigs with it. Let’s not do that.
The knife handle is constructed from oak wood and has a metal hilt that is wrapped with black cord. This is all done with a master’s touch; very nice.
I don’t own one personally, yet. But, I’m leaning towards the Urushi to add to my little collection. It’s a beautiful knife and would make an excellent addition to my wall of blades.Thanks for stopping by once again. Before you go, here are a few of the Urushi stats.
- Blade Detail: Plain
- Blade Length (inches): 4.73
- Blade Material: Blue Steel, 15 Layer Damascus
- Carry System: Wooden Sheath
- Handle Material: Oak w/Black Cord
- Overall Length (inches): 9.45
Take Care,
Cole