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hakushin · Post by **hakushin** » August 22nd, 2007, 9:50 pm

RANGERS,

Hey guys - just a quick question. Is it possible to legally buy an autoknife either from a dealer or from the internet (Ebay, et al.) when you're not currently on active duty status?? I bought a really nice one before I went to the box years back, and I ended up bartering it to my supply guy when I got back for an XM-177 and 30 mags. *Still cost me 1200 dollars, but it was brand new, so it was a pretty good deal*. I just remember how convenient it was, and we don't have a U.S Cav or Lightfighter here, otherwise I'd ask them.

Thanks in advance.

centermass · Post by **centermass** » August 23rd, 2007, 2:32 am

ebays policy is no automatic knives of any kind (switchblade, OTF etc) are allowed for auction.

Quite a few however slide under the wire and make it onto their site until someone spills the beans or the knife vice division finds it and yanks it down.

There's a lot more sites that sell them besides ebay, none of which I'm disclosing so junior doesn't get his hands on one.

Buying it is one thing.

Possessing and transporting it on your person or otherwise outside your residence is another.

Check your local and state laws as your mileage will vary. Most have already addressed this topic with carry restrictions to all but a very few specific personnel.

ANGRYCivilian · Post by **ANGRYCivilian** » August 23rd, 2007, 5:08 am

centermass wrote: Buying it is one thing.

Possessing and transporting it on your person or otherwise outside your residence is another.

Check your local and state laws as your mileage will vary. Most have already addressed this topic with carry restrictions to all but a very few specific personnel.

In some places you can 'collect' auto-knives, but not carry them anywhere or use them. It's almost a waste of money to buy one. Also, some major cities will not allow you to carry an assisted-opening or gravity folder, or even a locking blade. If you really want to be law-abiding, just carry a small Swiss Army Knife, like the classic, or nothing at all. I know, that sucks; but what can you do.

BruteForce · Post by **BruteForce** » August 23rd, 2007, 6:33 am

I just picked up a Kershaw/Ken Onion knife on eBay for $60.00 and carry it routinely.

Then again, I'm in Utah where they give away Concealed Weapons permits with every driver's license!

:D

cams · Post by **cams** » August 23rd, 2007, 7:02 am

Buying it is one thing.

Possessing and transporting it on your person or otherwise outside your residence is another.

Check your local and state laws as your mileage will vary. Most have already addressed this topic with carry restrictions to all but a very few specific personnel.

This is the key right here. You can 'buy' lots of things legally, soon as you take possession of it or use it outside of the store or your house, it's illegal.

Plenty of places sell bongs, that's legal, soon as you use it, it's illegal. Catch 22. Life sucks bud. Get a gun.

ANGRYCivilian · Post by **ANGRYCivilian** » August 23rd, 2007, 10:19 am

Did you ever get a Microtec?

Flesh Thorn · Post by **Flesh Thorn** » August 23rd, 2007, 11:39 am

Check your local and state laws as your mileage will vary.

hakushin wrote:RANGERS,

I ended up bartering it to my supply guy when I got back for an XM-177 and 30 mags.

Doesn't sound like hakushin is too worried about laws and legality.

:D

FIST TEAM LTR · Post by **FIST TEAM LTR** » August 23rd, 2007, 12:11 pm

Gravity Knife. Germany made, available, Soligen Steel, one hand opening.
Marlin spike in grip. disassembles for cleaning. Colt markets a "Search and Rescue Tool" which is the same. Illegal for us civilains. I've had one since 1978.
Molon Labe.

cams · Post by **cams** » August 23rd, 2007, 12:31 pm

FIST TEAM LTR wrote:Gravity Knife. Germany made, available, Soligen Steel, one hand opening.
Marlin spike in grip. disassembles for cleaning. Colt markets a "Search and Rescue Tool" which is the same. Illegal for us civilains. I've had one since 1978.
Molon Labe.

Sweet. Post a pic.

cams · Post by **cams** » August 23rd, 2007, 12:32 pm

ANGRYCivilian wrote:Did you ever get a Microtec?

Not yet. Still thinking on it. You got something in mind?

FIST TEAM LTR · Post by **FIST TEAM LTR** » August 23rd, 2007, 12:42 pm

YouTube - LL-80 Gravity Knife 2

In action.

ANGRYCivilian · Post by **ANGRYCivilian** » August 23rd, 2007, 8:05 pm

cams wrote:
ANGRYCivilian wrote:Did you ever get a Microtec?
Not yet. Still thinking on it. You got something in mind?

Not really. I still have my Benchmade AFO that I got in Riyadh. It's a workhorse; I couldn't break it if I wanted to...well, I take that back, but it's still a stout knife and simple to maintain.

If I was going to spend $300-500 on a Microtech, I'd look at something hand made. Les voorhies makes some very nice autos ranging from $300 an way up depending on the rare shit the knife is made of. I would check out bladeforums.com, under the maker's section/for sale/folders and watch it like a hawk. You can also read all kinds of info on Microtech and a ton of other knives. Some of the shit is mall ninja, but the maker's section is all business.

centermass · Post by **centermass** » August 23rd, 2007, 11:04 pm

cams wrote:
ANGRYCivilian wrote:Did you ever get a Microtec?
Not yet. Still thinking on it. You got something in mind?

Cams,

Get either the Makora or the Scarab. One of the best B/U pieces aside from a quality concealable H/G you'll ever carry.

I've had a Makora for several years.

You'll never regret it.

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