It's July 1st... Let's see your auto knives. Pic thread!

[Bunnykid68]

Here are a few shows coming up that I will be attending.

July 13 & 14 - Crown Point
July 20 & 21 - Kokomo
August 10 & 11 - Lafayette
August 17 & 18 - Greenfield
August 23,24, & 25 - Indy 1500
September 7 & 8 -Crown Point
September 14 & 15 - Kokomo
September 28 & 29 - Valpo
October 12 & 13 - Ft. Wayne
October 18,19, & 20 - Indy 1500
October 26 7 27 - Crown Point

Too good to come to Evansville I see...........

 

[Pitmaster]

I can make Crown Point on Saturday.

 

[Bradsknives]

Too good to come to Evansville I see...........

I have done the Evansville shows before, both at the fair grounds and National Guard Armory. Just never did well enough to justify continuing to do them. Part of the problem is there are two promoters (2 different shows), and usually there is a show every month, some times 2 shows in the same month. IMO, Evansville is saturated with shows to the point that it is hard to be profitable when someone like me has a higher than normal overhead (expense) for a show that far away.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

August 10 & 11 - Lafayette

I will see you then; bring everything. I will bring friends too.

It shall be a very good weekend for all parties concerned.

 

[shootersix]

I have done the Evansville shows before, both at the fair grounds and National Guard Armory. Just never did well enough to justify continuing to do them. Part of the problem is there are two promoters (2 different shows), and usually there is a show every month, some times 2 shows in the same month. IMO, Evansville is saturated with shows to the point that it is hard to be profitable when someone like me has a higher than normal overhead (expense) for a show that far away.

as i hear it, the promoters dont like each other, and at times they have put the show on at the same weekend!, and at least one time the same weekend as the boonville show! so 3 shows in a 30 min drive!, that's not saturated, its oversaturated!!!!! . i work at a shop in evansville, and have seen people come in with both show stamps on their hand, and complaining about paying 11.00 to get into 2 shows and not seeing prices any better than a lgs!

wish there was enough demand for you to come back to the evansville show, i talked to you and sheila about a esee izula, but didnt have the cash at the time, and had to buy it online.most of the knives at the shows here are UBER CRAP, with a few CRAP blades, and every now and then some good blades sprinkled in(but i did see my first sebenza at the 4h show about a year ago, but that dealer has not been back since)

 

[Shoots4Fun]

I bought a Black Ops Taiwanese Lightning OTF Dual-action Auto to dip my foot in the foray of Auto's. Non-serrated black blade.

Received it and started carrying it on the 1st. Fun little guy for $40. I'll definitely be checking out Brad's inventory at the next 1500...I'm already planning for something better.

Just remember that the Black Ops in Taiwan might now be the same as that of Navy Seals for example...

 

[Miketodd]

Ok, So how does the law work when going over state lines? My LTCH is good in KY where my family lives, can I carry an auto there? I really really REALLY want one!

 

[Shoots4Fun]

Ok, So how does the law work when going over state lines? My LTCH is good in KY where my family lives, can I carry an auto there? I really really REALLY want one!

It is my understanding that autos are not illegal in Kentucky and thus you can carry from Indiana into Kentucky if you have a LTCH which is recognized in KY. However, IANAL.

http://www.awsg.us/automatic-knife-laws-by-state/

 

[Miketodd]

OK, So it falls under the rules of my LTCH? Unlike my regular pocket knife which I carry everywhere.

 

[dubsac]

Are the spyderco auto any good??

 

[RedThunder]

As of today, this is what is in my pocket.


Protech TR-4.1 (Tactical Response)

I think I need to visit your inventory, that is a nice looking knife. I have an Infidel.

 

[RedThunder]

And now I have a new Benchmade Auto Adamas - Thanks Brad!

 

[LANShark42]

Well, I don't have a web site or an actual store front. I mostly do gun & knife shows. I also ship and do FTF transactions.

Do you ever get to the Evansville shows?

Edit:
Never mind. Just saw your show list.

 

[LANShark42]

It is my understanding that autos are not illegal in Kentucky and thus you can carry from Indiana into Kentucky if you have a LTCH which is recognized in KY. However, IANAL.

Automatic Knife Laws by State

OK, So it falls under the rules of my LTCH? Unlike my regular pocket knife which I carry everywhere.

Wait... How does a knife, auto OR manual, have ANYTHING to do with an LTCH???

 

[tradertator]

^ He lives in Kentucky and they have a concealed deadly weapons permit

 

[Sgtusmc]

$14 auto OTF

Here's why you don't buy a $14 auto (As the peanut gallery screams TOLD YA SO)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn5W7Bmrn6I







By the way, I would never grasp the blade of a knife like I do in the video if it were not as blunt as it was.

 

[Bradsknives]

I love the video...LMAO!

This just reinforces some of the points that I have tried to convey to the INGO community.....there is a lot of junk OTF knives out there that will fail in a very short time. It is especially important to buy quality when you are already dealing with a design that can be finicky.

 

[Sgtusmc]

Straight from the website:

Shadowtech D/A OTF Automatic Dagger Knife w/ Glass Breaker (3.25" Satin Plain)

The Shadowtech is a double-action OTF knife! It fires in and out automatically by using the side mounted sliding button. The stainless steel dagger blade is double edged with a satin finish. The action on the knife is surprisingly smooth and it works reliably. This knife's black finished handle is slim and features a pocket clip with a glass breaker tip. This is a light duty knife that is fun and convenient, but the bottom line is that it's a letter and box opener.
Please Note: This knife is a budget OTF knife and will misfire occasionally. Keep it well lubed with a light oil; we recommend Tuf-Glide. These are sold as-is. If you are looking for a nicer knife, please view our OTF Lightning Knives - CLICK HERE!





What's funny is they're trying to up-sale from this knife to a Lightning...
"...and if you don't like THIS diarrhea, then you should really go for the constipation model..."

Oh well.

 

[EnochRoot43]

I have a Lightning. I got it today and have fired it at least 100 times. When firing rapidly, it will occasionally not lock up. A quick flick of the wrist remedies that. I will post when it breaks....but so far it seems solid, and a $30 I am not regretting

Mine is grey and partially serrated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLT6HFjlG6E

Here is mine:


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4868908571679&l=7780757281079642920

 

[mkelsey]

My new Combat Troodon that Tradertator forced me to buy...