Clinch Picks are available

[MGWS]

Already sold out

Just a heads up if you want a clinch pick. Looks like the trainers are already gone

http://store.tripleaughtdesign.com/S...ks-Clinch-Pick

[SeriousStudent]

A nice knife with a very useful design. I have a set and like them.

[Xandre212]

Hi,

I'm pretty new to the forums, but I though't I'd contribute. I've carried clinch pick knives for work, and I have nothing but good things to say. There's a maker in San Jose, CA named Ban that is licensed and contracted with SouthNarc to make semi-custom clinch picks that are of higher quality than the TAD gear Chinese made ones. I've had two versions of his knives. Both are dual edge. One is silver in color, S35 (if i recall) with canvas micarta handles. The second is DLC coated with black G10 and carbon fiber pins (less bling for a bit more covert view). http://bantangknives.com/wordpress/
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[MGWS]

Hi,

I'm pretty new to the forums, but I though't I'd contribute. I've carried clinch pick knives for work, and I have nothing but good things to say. There's a maker in San Jose, CA named Ban that is licensed and contracted with SouthNarc to make semi-custom clinch picks that are of higher quality than the TAD gear Chinese made ones. I've had two versions of his knives. Both are dual edge. One is silver in color, S35 (if i recall) with canvas micarta handles. The second is DLC coated with black G10 and carbon fiber pins (less bling for a bit more covert view). http://bantangknives.com/wordpress/
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I've been looking at the dual edge for a while but end up buying ammo with the $ every time I'm about to pull the trigger on one. How does the dual edge carry compared to the original clinch pick? How would you rate Ban's sheaths? I have sheaths from darkstar and phlster on order for the original.

[Smash]

I've been looking at the dual edge for a while but end up buying ammo with the $ every time I'm about to pull the trigger on one. How does the dual edge carry compared to the original clinch pick? How would you rate Ban's sheaths? I have sheaths from darkstar and phlster on order for the original.

Be careful. Based on an individual's state of residence a dual edge may not be legal for carry. To own, yes, but carrying in public could be a risk that simply having an extra edge may not be worth.

[dhrith]

Michigan being one of them unfortunately.

Be careful. Based on an individual's state of residence a dual edge may not be legal for carry. To own, yes, but carrying in public could be a risk that simply having an extra edge may not be worth.

[Xandre212]

I've been looking at the dual edge for a while but end up buying ammo with the $ every time I'm about to pull the trigger on one. How does the dual edge carry compared to the original clinch pick? How would you rate Ban's sheaths? I have sheaths from darkstar and phlster on order for the original.

I prefer the dual edge because I dont sabre grip my knives and I feel its more useful for self defense. With an 11oclock carry, and the handle at a near vertical, I can draw and forward grip with my right hand, but both forward and reverse grip with my left hand drawing. I can both pikal rip, as well as slash, stab, and push cut with a forward grip.

Ive only had a Dan Brown kydex knife sheath to comapre it to, but id say its just as good as Dan's. More importantly, I had a Paul Moore BoB clinch pick before, and unlike the BoB, Ban removes all the sharp egdes on the knife so each drawstroke doesnt shave kydex fron the sheath, ultimately leaving you no retention.
Because i open carry, i always feel like I could use more retention than what kydex gives.

[SeriousStudent]

Texas is another state that restricts double-edged knives. They fall into the category of "dirk, dagger or poniard" under the list of weapons of dubious virtue.

And Ban Tang does make awesome knives. I have a Clinch Pick and trainer, and like them a great deal.

[Xandre212]

Well, Ban does also make single edged versions. =D