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Thanks for the link, QK...I just ordered 2 Flip-Top streamers

Do these sprays have a shelf life? An expiration date or loss of effectiveness?

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Disciple has 3" cutting length: review on the Martialist
Total blade length would be a bit more than that.


Euc:
Granted indexing will help some, but in my testing against a resisting opponent I found that success in deploying a fixed blade was much higher than with a folder.

If you have enough warning of an attack you will be better off, obviously, but in such cases most of the time you should be beating feet too. So my rational is prepare for the worst case scenario, i.e. I f*%^ed up and got caught (from behind, distracted etc.) So if you're in a rear choke hold your chances are better to get a fixed blade into action than a folder. We're always talking percentages here of course, nothing is for sure in combat .

I carry a folder as well as fixed blade, generally a Bechmade auto, or an Emerson Commander (which is almost as fast as fixed blade), but that is a tertiary option.

One other thing: No folder has yet been built that has better lock strength than a fixed blade I know a good folder can withstand xxxx lbs of force, but some freaky stuff can happen when the fat hits the Shan.

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TwoRavens

Forgot to add:
Its an OWB sheath not IWB. Works pretty well for me. YMMV.

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Team American

I guess my next question would be: How is a knife blade measured? If the state law says 3 1/2" blades are allowed, what does that mean?

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Oh, I do so love lawyers.... not :chairshot

I believe the disciple would be <3.5 measured from tip to handle, but I don't have ruler on me. I will check when I get home.

You should check out the Spydie Ronin as well.

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sarhog

I think you should at least take a look at the Hideaway Knife.
There was a pretty in-depth thread about it here 2 or 3 months ago, which can be reviewed here.
I have one and I must say it is very concealeable, and with a little practice it can be put into play very quickly. Only a 2" blade, so you will be good in that respect.
Good luck.

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gregarat

I like to use my Emerson LaGriffe as a hideaway.

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From the end of the micarta to the point my Disciple measures 3.5". The actual cutting edge is 3".

Hope this helps.

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Bud White

I carry a Super Knife since i cant pack heat.. What works out well is that my one of my Employeers line of stuff is the brand name and mad by them i swear i only use it to open boxs of my parts for work ..

If youve never seen a super knife its a folder than has replacable blades like the utilty knifes but in a nice little package .. With a thumb stud and clip ,

Mine kind of looks like this little different but ya get the point .. not a long blade but a dang sharp one

http://www.superknifestore.com/

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It does, TR...Thanks!

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