DELETE

[Dennis]

I used to carry a Benchmade AFO on duty back in the day, but the Emerson Waves are *much* faster and I have been carrying a couple of them for years. I also converted some Benchmade Griptillians to wave carry and this gives me reversible strong/support hand carry as well.

Dennis.

[Delta1067]

I have been carrying a Gerber 06 Automatic for several months now and like it a lot. I think you can still find them for around $100. Make sure you don't confuse this knife with the F.A.S.T. (assisted opening) version. The Automatic is made in the USA and the FAST version is made somewhere else (China I think). The knife is big and stout.

[RAM Engineer]

So an LEO can't carry one or own one? I'm confused because I've seen a lot of guys with them over the years and a lot of dealers in CA.

I have no idea about exemptions for Mil/LEO.

California

Possession Legal - Allowed if blade is under 2 inches - State Code: California Penal Code 653k

Carry Legal - Allowed if blade is under 2 inches - State Code: California Penal Code 12020

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchblade#State_laws

[newyork]

My Emerson knife was sharp as hell from the factory. As soon as my knife goes dull I will not trust myself to sharpen it. I will send it back to Emerson and have them sharpen it for me. I know for a fact that the wave is the fastest opening folder in existence, and much tougher than any auto.

I think you can sharpen your own knife. I used to think the same. It's not that hard

[DTHN2LGS]

Thanks.

Found one I like.

Well, which one is it?

[Hmac]

I prefer autos -- just bought a Benchmade AFO II serrated ($195) - I've never had a tanto before. My trusty ol' mini-Reflex has been a great knife for many years. Reliability-wise, I've never had a problem. I have replaced springs on occasion if it starts opening a little slow and doesn't respond to brake cleaner followed by some CLP. Springs are cheap ($2.00) and easy to replace. I always keep a couple of extra around.

[platoonDaddy]

I have been carrying a Gerber 06 Automatic for several months now and like it a lot. I think you can still find them for around $100. Make sure you don't confuse this knife with the F.A.S.T. (assisted opening) version. The Automatic is made in the USA and the FAST version is made somewhere else (China I think). The knife is big and stout.

How about a picture.

[Delta1067]

Here are some pictures of my Gerber 06 Automatic.Attachment 7054

Attachment 7055