UK Legal Carry Thread!

Neil · **Reply #330 on:** July 24, 2009, 09:03:47 PM

It may be legal carry but looks wise that thing will get you more grief than the UKPK $:-\$

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #331 on:** July 24, 2009, 10:14:37 PM

Quote from: Neil on July 24, 2009, 09:03:47 PM

It may be legal carry but looks wise that thing will get you more grief than the UKPK $:-\$

Oh definetly

John · **Reply #332 on:** July 24, 2009, 10:46:03 PM

Quote from: Neil on July 24, 2009, 09:03:47 PM

It may be legal carry but looks wise that thing will get you more grief than the UKPK $:-\$

Yeah! I can see it being a lot of grief as it will most likely cost much more the UKPK

that said I think I'll risk the grief otherwise

nuphoria · **Reply #333 on:** July 24, 2009, 11:31:46 PM

Yeah, me too

It's good to see that major players are taking on the legal carry issues more these days. We might end up with a few nice options for EDC over here on paranoid isle

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #334 on:** July 24, 2009, 11:33:36 PM

Well it does seem as though there is a trend developing, albeit slowly

John · **Reply #335 on:** July 25, 2009, 12:02:22 AM

Well we need to speed it up a little,I'm offering one handed magnifiers FREE,NON LOCKING

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #336 on:** July 25, 2009, 09:20:49 AM

Quote from: JohnM on July 25, 2009, 12:02:22 AM

Well we need to speed it up a little,I'm offering one handed magnifiers FREE,NON LOCKING

I'll want a letter from a judge before I'll risk carrying one mate

Craig · **Reply #337 on:** July 25, 2009, 08:07:03 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 25, 2009, 09:20:49 AM

Quote from: JohnM on July 25, 2009, 12:02:22 AM
Well we need to speed it up a little,I'm offering one handed magnifiers FREE,NON LOCKING
I'll want a letter from a judge before I'll risk carrying one mate

Hope they are under 3 inches long

John · **Reply #338 on:** July 25, 2009, 10:11:38 PM

Quote from: Craig on July 25, 2009, 08:07:03 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 25, 2009, 09:20:49 AM
Quote from: JohnM on July 25, 2009, 12:02:22 AM
Well we need to speed it up a little,I'm offering one handed magnifiers FREE,NON LOCKING
I'll want a letter from a judge before I'll risk carrying one mate

Hope they are under 3 inches long

As confirmed in court "LOL" they are under 3"

did I drop my guard haha! no! seriously they're legit

Tinnie · **Reply #339 on:** July 26, 2009, 12:42:21 AM

I really wish Spyderco could make a more economical Urban/UKPK with a different steel and handle material to make it cheaper...

Gareth · **Reply #340 on:** July 26, 2009, 01:43:28 AM

Run with me on my slightly tangled logic here. The majority of places that sell knives and multitools here are outdoors shops, right? I think it's still seen as acceptable that outdoorsmen (and women) often need a knife. So I truly think the way into the UK market for Spyderco is through them. I'm thinking rock climbers, sailors, canoeists etc. Folks with ropes.

What I'd like to see from Spyderco is this: Tenacious price range, slipit, sheepsfoot (PE and SE), sub 3", friendly coloured handle, marketed as a UK legal rescue knife. I really think that Spyderco need to realise they aren't a household name here (outside of a few of us) and until they make a knife that is genuinely non-threatening they just aren't going to sell.

I think it's fantastic that Sal has designed the UKPK and the Urban with us in mind, but I truly think they got the product wrong. Pointy and expensive doesn't seem to be the way to go here IMO. $:-\$

Neil · **Reply #341 on:** July 26, 2009, 02:04:00 AM

Quote from: Gareth on July 26, 2009, 01:43:28 AM

... Pointy and expensive doesn't seem to be the way to go here IMO. $:-\$

I think that sums things up quite nicely

Tinnie · **Reply #342 on:** July 26, 2009, 02:26:54 AM

Quote from: Neil on July 26, 2009, 02:04:00 AM

Quote from: Gareth on July 26, 2009, 01:43:28 AM
... Pointy and expensive doesn't seem to be the way to go here IMO. $:-\$

I think that sums things up quite nicely

I agree. It really sucks because the UKPK and Urban are sold at crazy prices in the UK however they are sold a lot more cheaper in the US. However I doubt they sell really well in the US...

Neil · **Reply #343 on:** July 26, 2009, 02:44:07 AM

Are there any states/cities that prohibit lockers in the USA? Considering the roundabout way it became UK law I can't imagine it.

ringzero · **Reply #344 on:** July 26, 2009, 02:59:25 AM

Quote from: Tinnie on July 26, 2009, 12:42:21 AM

I really wish Spyderco could make a more economical Urban/UKPK with a different steel and handle material to make it cheaper...

That's probably on the way.

IIRC, Sal (aka Mr. Spyderco) posted about a bargain price UKPK or Urban over on British Blades.

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AHB · **Reply #345 on:** July 26, 2009, 08:42:06 AM

It's not to crash in on your UK thread, but I contacted the a danish retailer of the DKPK, that informed that they won't b getting them anymore, because some unsolved "issues". Apparently the DKPK can be opened with One Hand afterall...

So no Spyderco for me... $:-\$
Enjoy those who can...

Tinnie · **Reply #346 on:** July 26, 2009, 09:01:14 AM

Quote from: AHB on July 26, 2009, 08:42:06 AM

It's not to crash in on your UK thread, but I contacted the a danish retailer of the DKPK, that informed that they won't b getting them anymore, because some unsolved "issues". Apparently the DKPK can be opened with One Hand afterall... So no Spyderco for me... $:-\$
Enjoy those who can...

That sucks mate

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #347 on:** July 26, 2009, 09:43:04 AM

Quote from: Gareth on July 26, 2009, 01:43:28 AM

Run with me on my slightly tangled logic here. The majority of places that sell knives and multitools here are outdoors shops, right? I think it's still seen as acceptable that outdoorsmen (and women) often need a knife. So I truly think the way into the UK market for Spyderco is through them. I'm thinking rock climbers, sailors, canoeists etc. Folks with ropes.

What I'd like to see from Spyderco is this: Tenacious price range, slipit, sheepsfoot (PE and SE), sub 3", friendly coloured handle, marketed as a UK legal rescue knife. I really think that Spyderco need to realise they aren't a household name here (outside of a few of us) and until they make a knife that is genuinely non-threatening they just aren't going to sell.

I think it's fantastic that Sal has designed the UKPK and the Urban with us in mind, but I truly think they got the product wrong. Pointy and expensive doesn't seem to be the way to go here IMO. $:-\$

Very good and reasoned point mate

Can I suggest you email it to Spyderco with a link to this thread please?

Benner · **Reply #348 on:** July 26, 2009, 11:32:15 AM

Quote from: ringzero on July 26, 2009, 02:59:25 AM

Quote from: Tinnie on July 26, 2009, 12:42:21 AM
I really wish Spyderco could make a more economical Urban/UKPK with a different steel and handle material to make it cheaper...

That's probably on the way.

IIRC, Sal (aka Mr. Spyderco) posted about a bargain price UKPK or Urban over on British Blades.

.

He did indeed, so he does recognise the need for a cheaper model.

Referring to Gareths comment, they do sell and very well infact, so why should he do anything different? Both the Urban and the UKPK (from what I believe) have had such high sales at times that they haven't been able to keep up with the demand. I'm not saying I don't want a cheaper, safer looking one as I do, but the sales figures are good for the Urban and the UKPK so it seems Sal has hit the market pretty well and haven't got it wrong at all for quite a few people.

Gareth · **Reply #349 on:** July 26, 2009, 11:57:21 AM

I think it's more a case of Sal recognising the UK market for Spyderco as being quite small. I have no idea of the numbers produced or sold but I can't think they were that high (I'd love it is someone knew). What they seem to have done was produce a knife for the fairly limited number of folks who already knew of the Spyderco brand.

I could be way off the mark here but in my experience I have never seen a Spyderco for sale in a physical shop (there must be somewhere I'm sure) and I only ever met one person who recognised my Delica as a Spyderco and was impressed.

Benner · **Reply #350 on:** July 26, 2009, 01:14:17 PM

Quote from: Gareth on July 26, 2009, 11:57:21 AM

I think it's more a case of Sal recognising the UK market for Spyderco as being quite small. I have no idea of the numbers produced or sold but I can't think they were that high (I'd love it is someone knew). What they seem to have done was produce a knife for the fairly limited number of folks who already knew of the Spyderco brand.

I could be way off the mark here but in my experience I have never seen a Spyderco for sale in a physical shop (there must be somewhere I'm sure) and I only ever met one person who recognised my Delica as a Spyderco and was impressed.

I see what you mean, but TBH I don't think people will ever see past the "knife" part over here, despite what efforts are made to make them more sheeple friendly. And that mindset is only going to get worse.

People who are interested and use quality knives will pretty much have heard of Spyderco anyway I would expect.

nuphoria · **Reply #351 on:** July 30, 2009, 05:27:08 PM

Quote from: Benner on July 26, 2009, 01:14:17 PM

Quote from: Gareth on July 26, 2009, 11:57:21 AM
I think it's more a case of Sal recognising the UK market for Spyderco as being quite small. I have no idea of the numbers produced or sold but I can't think they were that high (I'd love it is someone knew). What they seem to have done was produce a knife for the fairly limited number of folks who already knew of the Spyderco brand.

I could be way off the mark here but in my experience I have never seen a Spyderco for sale in a physical shop (there must be somewhere I'm sure) and I only ever met one person who recognised my Delica as a Spyderco and was impressed.

I see what you mean, but TBH I don't think people will ever see past the "knife" part over here, despite what efforts are made to make them more sheeple friendly. And that mindset is only going to get worse. People who are interested and use quality knives will pretty much have heard of Spyderco anyway I would expect.

You're right, it will get worse. People are out there screaming blue bloody murder at ALL knife carriers and there's no objective discourse being entered in to. I don't wish to ever negate the tragedy of young lives being taken but it's not by us, the collectors who appreciate good, safe knife practice.

John · **Reply #352 on:** August 06, 2009, 05:08:50 PM

I have been made aware recently of case knives, in particular the:case sod buster jr I have checked it out on youtube and else where and IMO it looks a good candidate for EDC here

I'll except a

and

if it's already been mentioned

I may have one soon curtsy of ringzero

Mark

[edit]

looks like I'll get a

after all

as I just read it's listed in the first post,that's what I get for posting first then searching after

Benner · **Reply #353 on:** August 06, 2009, 05:16:20 PM

They are great UK EDC candidates.

John · **Reply #354 on:** August 06, 2009, 05:23:24 PM

Quote from: Benner on August 06, 2009, 05:16:20 PM

They are great UK EDC candidates.

One thing in it's favour it does'nt look scary at all like some other slippy's ,I mean I don't think anyone would bat an eye, if you were to take it out and start peeling an apple

Benner · **Reply #355 on:** August 20, 2009, 05:55:18 PM

Svord Peasant knife is now available at Heinnies http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?s=ji5Yil246803&strParents=&CAT_ID=0&P_ID=4444

Neil · **Reply #356 on:** August 20, 2009, 05:56:41 PM

Wish they did the cheaper plastic version.

Benner · **Reply #357 on:** August 20, 2009, 05:57:12 PM

Quote from: Neil on August 20, 2009, 05:56:41 PM

Wish they did the cheaper plastic version.

Moonraker knives have those.

heavy handed · **Reply #358 on:** August 20, 2009, 05:58:51 PM

Quote from: Benner on August 20, 2009, 05:55:18 PM

Svord Peasant knife is now available at Heinnies http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?s=ji5Yil246803&strParents=&CAT_ID=0&P_ID=4444

sold out alredy though

Benner · **Reply #359 on:** August 20, 2009, 05:59:50 PM

Quote from: heavy handed on August 20, 2009, 05:58:51 PM

Quote from: Benner on August 20, 2009, 05:55:18 PM
Svord Peasant knife is now available at Heinnies http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?s=ji5Yil246803&strParents=&CAT_ID=0&P_ID=4444

sold out alredy though

Usualyl legal EDC blades do in the first couple of days. They'll have more next week.

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