Ka-Bar TDI - Page 3

Janq · February 28th, 2008, 01:10 PM

I have three...the TDI, the TDI trainer (red handle no edge on the blade), and the large size TDI with a MOLLE compliant holster.
They are great.

I carry the standard size TDI at 11 and can grasp it to deploy with either hand, strong or weak. I only wish this had existed decades ago.
It is for me far more convenient to carry and conceal on my person than any folder I've ever had. My only comment would be that the handle could get slick if it were wet or had blood on it. That though can be resolved with some grip tape wrapped around the handle.

IMHO a good value and if I were a LEO who had any street level interactions I would not leave home without one.

- Janq

S3ymour · February 28th, 2008, 06:33 PM

It would be really nice if you could actually change out the handle scales on this knife to different style grips, as far as roughness and what not. I suppose I could make my own, but it would be nice to see a set made out of canvas micarta with a pattern in them. Just my opinion, but otherwise it really is such a great and concealable knife especially for the price.

KenpoTex · February 28th, 2008, 06:56 PM

re: the smooth handles...just do what I did and stipple/groove them up with an $8 soldering-iron from Radio Shack. It's a 15 minute job and really improves the grip. (can't post a pic, my camera is down)

jualdeaux · February 28th, 2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIXTO

I got one before they hit the market... and had tons of cops wanting one as soon as they saw it. They are great for their intended purpose.

If you can, I suggest you take the class taught by the man who made the knife. Its worth every penny, and he is a heck of a nice guy to boot.

I did! And I also saw it before it was released to the public. Probably why I own one.

rangerman2003 · February 29th, 2008, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenpoTex

re: the smooth handles...just do what I did and stipple/groove them up with an $8 soldering-iron from Radio Shack. It's a 15 minute job and really improves the grip. (can't post a pic, my camera is down)

do you have any pictures I would love to see what you have done as I have thought about this very same thing

KenpoTex · February 29th, 2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rangerman2003

do you have any pictures I would love to see what you have done as I have thought about this very same thing

sorry, my digital-camera took a dump on me a couple of months ago and I haven't gotten around to replacing it.

Basically, once the iron was hot, I just did a checker-board type pattern (the lines are about 1/8-1/4" apart).

1911 guy · March 3rd, 2008, 10:20 AM

I've carried one, the original design, for several years now. Wish I had one available a decade ago.

I wear mine on my off side, just outboard of my belt buckle.

Cthulhu · March 7th, 2008, 02:59 PM

Someone I train with has one of those. It felt pretty good, but because of my karambit training, I'd tend to carry it in such a way as to allow a reverse-grip presentation when drawing it.

The Emerson karambit with the wave opening is great, but WAY too expensive. I have a cheap knockoff that works almost as well, and fills my hand nicely.

-JT

wht06rado · March 7th, 2008, 03:59 PM

Very nice. Now you've got me thinking that it would be a good idea for me to get one!

Thanks and enjoy the knife!

frank · March 13th, 2008, 03:43 PM

Can this knife/sheath be carrie in a horizontal position? It would be very handy to be carried on the front of the belt, just left of the buckle.

February 28th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#21
Janq VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,678	I have three...the TDI, the TDI trainer (red handle no edge on the blade), and the large size TDI with a MOLLE compliant holster. They are great. I carry the standard size TDI at 11 and can grasp it to deploy with either hand, strong or weak. I only wish this had existed decades ago. It is for me far more convenient to carry and conceal on my person than any folder I've ever had. My only comment would be that the handle could get slick if it were wet or had blood on it. That though can be resolved with some grip tape wrapped around the handle. IMHO a good value and if I were a LEO who had any street level interactions I would not leave home without one. - Janq __________________ "Killers who are not deterred by laws against murder are not going to be deterred by laws against guns. " - Robert A. Levy Monday, March 12, 2007 -- Op Ed -- The Washington Post

February 28th, 2008, 06:33 PM	#22
S3ymour Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 427	It would be really nice if you could actually change out the handle scales on this knife to different style grips, as far as roughness and what not. I suppose I could make my own, but it would be nice to see a set made out of canvas micarta with a pattern in them. Just my opinion, but otherwise it really is such a great and concealable knife especially for the price. __________________ "All war is deception" --Sun Tzu MOΛΩN ΛABÉ

February 28th, 2008, 06:56 PM	#23
KenpoTex Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 1,669	re: the smooth handles...just do what I did and stipple/groove them up with an $8 soldering-iron from Radio Shack. It's a 15 minute job and really improves the grip. (can't post a pic, my camera is down) __________________ If you carry in Condition 3, you have two empty chambers. One in the weapon...the other between your ears. MOΛΩN ΛABÉ Matt K.

March 3rd, 2008, 10:20 AM	#27
1911 guy Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 56	Got one, like it. I've carried one, the original design, for several years now. Wish I had one available a decade ago. I wear mine on my off side, just outboard of my belt buckle.

March 7th, 2008, 03:59 PM	#29
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 716	Very nice. Now you've got me thinking that it would be a good idea for me to get one! Thanks and enjoy the knife! __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

March 7th, 2008, 02:59 PM	#28
Cthulhu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brevard County, FL Posts: 860	Someone I train with has one of those. It felt pretty good, but because of my karambit training, I'd tend to carry it in such a way as to allow a reverse-grip presentation when drawing it. The Emerson karambit with the wave opening is great, but WAY too expensive. I have a cheap knockoff that works almost as well, and fills my hand nicely. -JT

March 13th, 2008, 03:43 PM	#30
frank Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 168	Can this knife/sheath be carrie in a horizontal position? It would be very handy to be carried on the front of the belt, just left of the buckle.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode