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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on July 24, 2013 at 21:34

I am sorry I can't help you because my automatic EDC is a .380.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on July 24, 2013 at 21:54

Look if they sky is the limit, might I suggest  the Benchmade 3300BK Infidel.  Now the Benchmade Infidel 3300BK is a double edged spear point with Out-the-Front, double auto opening, with ambidextrous thumb-slide. The blade is made of D2 tool steel with a BK1 coating. The handle is made of black anodized, machined 6061 t-6 aluminum and has a removable deep pocket clip. The Infidel comes with a M.O.L.L.E. Compatible soft sheath. Made in the USA. It can be had for the low, low price of $480. Well I figure you are celebrating!

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KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Vance Wade Hinds on July 24, 2013 at 22:23

I like that knife.  But the double edge makes it still illegal in Texas.  I love the D2.  I need one with a single edge and D2.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on July 24, 2013 at 23:11

Vance, check out Colonials site, they have many designs that I believe will fit the bill.   All USA made and they have been making automatics since 1926

http://www.colonialknifecorp.com/http://www.colonialknifecorp.com/

also take a look here

http://www.sharperdeals.net/

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Permalink Reply by Stephen L. Corley on July 25, 2013 at 4:48

I like Benchmade. Here is a link to their auto opening knifes. 

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_list.aspx?lock=Auto

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Permalink Reply by Alan on July 25, 2013 at 4:53

You might try looking into Protech line. American made and perhaps one of the best built, and worthy of an edc

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on July 25, 2013 at 8:49

I am with you Alan I like their line quite a bit and they get very little recognition.

Alan DeFazio said:

You might try looking into Protech line. American made and perhaps one of the best built, and worthy of an edc

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on July 25, 2013 at 8:54

This part is interesting :First, the definition of an Illegal Knife in Sec. 46.01(6)(C) still includes "dagger, including but not limited to dirk, stilletto and poniard." That has not changed. None of these type knives, dagger, etc., are defined in Texas law, but based on case law generally you should assume that a "dagger" covers any double-edged blade. This would include automatic knives with double-edged blades.

Some have suggested that you might make a case for the position that when the legislature repealed the ban on switchblades, that repeal covers any automatic knife, regardless of blade style. That is referred to technically as a "presumptive repeal" defense. However, unless you want to be a test case, spend thousands and thousands of dollars and possibly still end up in jail if you lose, that could be a very risky position to take. We do not recommend testing the law by carrying a double-edged knife.

Now this was kind of funny too: It is also noted that Section 46.15(b)(1) provides an exception to possession of an illegal knife if a person is on their own premises. There is also Texas case law with regards to firearms that supports the notion that a person who purchased a firearm that they would have been illegal to carry, is allowed to transport that firearm from the place of purchase directly to their premises. It would seem that this case law would support that same argument regarding an otherwise illegal knife, but, this has not ever been tested in court. It certainly would be unlikely to succeed if you were found to not have transported it DIRECTLY home. 

There is also an exception for use if you are "engaging in lawful hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity on the immediate premises where the activity is conducted, or is en route between the premises and the actor's residence, if the weapon is a type commonly used in the activity." Note the last part of that exception. You might find it a challenge in court supporting the contention that the otherwise illegal knife was "commonly used in the activity." Also, as with the previous paragraph, case law is clear that you cannot use this argument if you are not actually traveling directly to or from the activity.

I just love when they complicate things!

Vance Wade Hinds said:

I like that knife.  But the double edge makes it still illegal in Texas.  I love the D2.  I need one with a single edge and D2.

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KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Vance Wade Hinds on July 25, 2013 at 11:06

Thanks for the comments.  I am looking at the Protechs and the Benchmades.  I really like the Newport Tooth Custom

http://www.protechknives.com/knives/switchblades/newport-knives.asp  but $850 is a pipe dream right now.  T bar K does conversions of traditional knives.  I am thinking of doing the copperlock too.  Too many options.

http://www.tbarkcustomknives.com/

I am excited.

Vance Hinds

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KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Vance Wade Hinds on July 25, 2013 at 11:21

I think I found it:

http://www.bladehq.com/item--TR3-D2-Protech-Engraved--3774

What do y'all think?

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Permalink Reply by Clint Thompson on July 25, 2013 at 19:48

Pro-Tech is the finest made auto knife or knives in the world.  You can pay more but you can not buy better.

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KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Vance Wade Hinds on July 25, 2013 at 20:15

Thank you to everyone for the responses.  I am leaning toward the TR3 D2 or one of the TR2s.  Thank you to Clint for taking the time to respond.  I have until Sept 1 to scrape up the money.

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