Automatic Front Opening Knife Recomendation

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Posted: 12/27/2005 7:08:31 PM EDT

Looking for a dual sided blade, with one that slides open from the front.

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:09:46 PM EDT

[#1]

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Looking for a dual sided blade, with one that slides open from the front.

Have you found someone that will ship to IL?

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:10:04 PM EDT

[#2]

Why do I get the feeling that would be legal in the Great State of Illinois?

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:10:35 PM EDT

[#3]

Your thinking of a stiletto, and no there against the law in most states.

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:11:13 PM EDT

[#4]

But, I saw one on 24 yesterday! Aww shucks... thanks for the heads up though.

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:11:49 PM EDT

[#5]

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Your thinking of a stiletto, and no there against the law in most states.

Not here.

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:13:26 PM EDT

[#6]

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Your thinking of a stiletto, and no there against the law in most states.

A stiletto is a style of blade and has nothing to do with whether it opens from front or side or even if it opens at all.

sti·let·to Audio pronunciation of "stiletto" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (st-lt)
n. pl. sti·let·tos or sti·let·toes

1.
1. A small dagger with a slender, tapering blade.
2. Something shaped like such a dagger.
2. A small, sharp-pointed instrument used for making eyelet holes in needlework.

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:16:55 PM EDT

[#7]

So I'm assuming this is a no go? Anyone know where I could find the IL law... ?

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:18:05 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Your thinking of a stiletto, and no there against the law in most states.

A stiletto is a style of blade and has nothing to do with whether it opens from front or side or even if it opens at all.

sti·let·to Audio pronunciation of "stiletto" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (st-lt)
n. pl. sti·let·tos or sti·let·toes

1.
1. A small dagger with a slender, tapering blade.
2. Something shaped like such a dagger.
2. A small, sharp-pointed instrument used for making eyelet holes in needlework.

I would say most front opening autos are stilleto type blades. You're splitting hairs.

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:18:30 PM EDT

[#9]

www.state.il.us

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:19:19 PM EDT

[#10]

www.pvknife.com
They should be able to help you out.

Your looking for a Microtech knife. Good stuff, but be prepared to pay $$$

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:20:21 PM EDT

[#11]

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Looking for a dual sided blade, with one that slides open from the front.

Desert knifeworks Sand Shark , MOD Harkins OTF or the Paragon ATKO 10 [out of production but you can still find them around at gun shows]

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:20:31 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Your thinking of a stiletto, and no there against the law in most states.

A stiletto is a style of blade and has nothing to do with whether it opens from front or side or even if it opens at all.

sti·let·to Audio pronunciation of "stiletto" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (st-lt)
n. pl. sti·let·tos or sti·let·toes

1.
1. A small dagger with a slender, tapering blade.
2. Something shaped like such a dagger.
2. A small, sharp-pointed instrument used for making eyelet holes in needlework.

I would say most front opening autos are stilleto type blades. You're splitting hairs.

No, they are considered OTF knives.
Out The Front

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:21:15 PM EDT

[#13]

well my state blows...

Illinois Criminal Code 720 ILCS 5/24-1. Unlawful Use of
Weapons. (a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use
of weapons when he knowingly... (2) Carries or possesses
with intent to use the same unlawfully against another, a
dagger, dirk, billy, dangerous knife, razor, stiletto,
broken bottle or other piece of glass... or any other
dangerous or deadly weapon of like character...
- 720 ILCS 5/33A-1... A person is considered armed with a
dangerous weapon... when he carries on or about his person
or is otherwise armed with a category I or category II
weapon. (b) A category I weapon is a [firearm or] a knife
with a blade at least 3 inches in length, dagger, dirk,
switchblade knife, stiletto, or any other deadly or
dangerous weapon of like character.
- 720 ILCS 5/24-1. Unlawful Use of Weapons. (a) A person
commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he
knowingly: (1) Sells, manufactures, purchases, possesses
or carries any... knife commonly referred to as a
switchblade knife, which has a blade that opens
automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring
or other device in the handle of the knife, or a ballistic
knife, which is a device that propels a knifelike blade as
a projectile by means of a coil spring, elastic material,
or compressed gas...
- 720 ILCS 5/33A-1... A person is considered armed with a
dangerous weapon... when he carries on or about his person
or is otherwise armed with a category I or category II
weapon. (b) A category I weapon is a [firearm or] a knife
with a blade at least 3 inches in length, dagger, dirk,
switchblade knife, stiletto, or any other deadly or
dangerous weapon of like character.

Illinois Case Law:
- "Possession of hunting knife is not a crime; however,
knowingly carrying or possessing dangerous weapon with
intent to use same unlawfully against another constitutes
offense..." (1982)
- "Weapon not listed in statute can become "dangerous weapon"
when it is used in a manner dangerous to well being of
individual threatened, and knife with blade less than 3
inches in length can be dangerous weapon if used in such
manner." (1991)
- "A straight-blade razor did not constitute a per se
dangerous weapon, for purposes of armed violence
charge..." (1987)
- "Walking cane, even if not per se dangerous, was...
transformed by defendant's usage into a dangerous weapon."
(1977)

http://www.knife-expert.com

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:21:52 PM EDT

[#14]

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Your thinking of a stiletto, and no there against the law in most states.

Did ya SEE the part about being automatic?

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:22:37 PM EDT

[#15]

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I would say most front opening autos are stilleto type blades. You're splitting hairs.

No that has been a schoolboy urban legend for as long as I can remember.

A side opening automatic knife is a switchblade.

A front opening automatic knife is a stiletto.

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:24:05 PM EDT

[#16]

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But, I saw one on 24 yesterday! .

PLEASE tell me that's not why you want one.............

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:25:20 PM EDT

[#17]

I like OTF knives. That stands for out the front. I have a Microtech that has both sides sharpened and I got it with the grip tape but without the serrated blade. It was $525 MSRP. It is the Makora model.

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:26:37 PM EDT

[#18]

- 720 ILCS 5/33A-1... A person is considered armed with a
dangerous weapon... when he carries on or about his person
or is otherwise armed with a category I or category II
weapon. (b) A category I weapon is a [firearm or] a knife
with a blade at least 3 inches in length, dagger, dirk,
switchblade knife, stiletto, or any other deadly or
dangerous weapon of like character

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:30:27 PM EDT

[#19]

One more on the stiletto debate and then I'm going to bed.

www.armor.com/2000/catalog/item723.html

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:33:04 PM EDT

[#20]

MICROTECH!!
I have 3 and love them. The Makora is an OTF and very sweet.
As far as Illinois, I order them and they ship them to me. Some places won't ship if you can't prove you're a cop, but perserverance eventually wins out.

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:33:34 PM EDT

[#21]

www.thebrightedge.com/xcart/customer/home.php?cat=312

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:33:45 PM EDT

[#22]

Actually, I'm pretty sure that originally Stiletto was the name of the company that made the old fifties style switch blades. I used to have a link to them on the web. They're in Italy, and they still make custom auto knives.

I've run into a few over the years that the blade was actually stamped stiletto italy.

Could be wrong, but that's what I've always thought. That it's not a style of knife at all, but a company.

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:41:28 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/27/2005 7:43:34 PM EDT

[#24]

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Actually, I'm pretty sure that originally Stiletto was the name of the company that made the old fifties style switch blades. I used to have a link to them on the web. They're in Italy, and they still make custom auto knives.

I've run into a few over the years that the blade was actually stamped stiletto italy.

Could be wrong, but that's what I've always thought. That it's not a style of knife at all, but a company.

Stiletto is a genetic term for a long thin bladed knife it can be fixed or folding. They started out as a dagger that could get between the links on chain mail.

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:46:39 PM EDT

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199.165.217.2/scarabdebt.jpg

+1 on the Microtech

Posted: 12/27/2005 8:17:11 PM EDT

[#26]

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www.thebrightedge.com/xcart/customer/home.php?cat=312

thanks a million slash.....

Now I'm actually considering spending $400+ on a damn knife.

you got me scouring the web for other OTF knives as well.

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