Kabar TDI Knife

[RedRaider29]

I was hoping for a group consensus. I was planning on purchasing a Ka-Bar TDI 2 15/16" knife to carry in an ankle holster.

I have read over and over and over the Texas code on illegal knives and I am still not sure if its a legal knife or not in Texas.

What does everyone else think? Does anyone else carry one as well?

Specifically this is the knife with the specs that I am considering purchasing. https://www.kabar.com/product_detail.js ... nforcement

Thanks in advance for your input!

[SCone]

Seems to fit all legal descriptions I know. Fixed blade, single sided, looks nice.

[bryang]

(6) "Illegal knife" means a:
A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
(D) bowie knife;
(E) sword; or
(F) spear.
(7) "Knife" means any bladed hand instrument that is capable of inflicting serious bodily injury or death by cutting or
stabbing a person with the instrument.

Here is the link to the Texas Penal Code,http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/pe.toc.htm you will be able to find all the Texas laws pertaining to weapons, knifes, etc. There are others on the forum that will be able to help you better than I can, but the knife you are looking at only has a 2 1/2" blade, therefore it looks like it would be fine. That is only my opinion and I am sure you will get a better answer than this. I have no experience with this knife myself.

Good Luck!
-geo

[flintknapper]

It's legal.


It is also very "task specific" IMO....but should conceal easily for you.

Do you already have a good "folding" knife?

[Rokyudai]

Love this knife! When not at work, I carry it often cross draw or reverse grip strong side 'concealed'. I don't use the 'holster' with it. It stays put just as well between my belt and pants. Otherwise, I have a good CRKT folder


This is the model I have:

http://www.knivesplus.com/kabarknifetdi-ka-1487.html

[Fosforos]

I like mine a lot. The Kydex sheath that comes with it is great, but is a pain to thread onto a belt. I bought a Ka-bar belt clip that attaches to the sheath, and allows the knife to be simply clipped onto the belt.
I guess that's a non-issue for you in you plan on carrying it on the ankle.

[flintknapper]

Love this knife! When not at work, I carry it often cross draw or reverse grip strong side 'concealed'. I don't use the 'holster' with it. It stays put just as well between my belt and pants. Otherwise, I have a good CRKT folder


This is the model I have:

http://www.knivesplus.com/kabarknifetdi-ka-1487.html

I like that one better!

[RedRaider29]

Love this knife! When not at work, I carry it often cross draw or reverse grip strong side 'concealed'. I don't use the 'holster' with it. It stays put just as well between my belt and pants. Otherwise, I have a good CRKT folder


This is the model I have:

http://www.knivesplus.com/kabarknifetdi-ka-1487.html

I like that one better!

When you asked if I had a good folder flintknapper. My answer is a complicated one. I have a folder a 3.5" a Meyerco Blackie Collins partially serrated. It is NOT a good knife, but it gets the job done and I can keep a good edge on it. I was looking at the Ka-Bar TDI as a last ditch defense knife.

Out of curiosity, why do you like the knife posted above better?

Thanks!

[flintknapper]

Love this knife! When not at work, I carry it often cross draw or reverse grip strong side 'concealed'. I don't use the 'holster' with it. It stays put just as well between my belt and pants. Otherwise, I have a good CRKT folder


This is the model I have:

http://www.knivesplus.com/kabarknifetdi-ka-1487.html

I like that one better!

When you asked if I had a good folder flintknapper. My answer is a complicated one. I have a folder a 3.5" a Meyerco Blackie Collins partially serrated. It is NOT a good knife, but it gets the job done and I can keep a good edge on it. I was looking at the Ka-Bar TDI as a last ditch defense knife.

Out of curiosity, why do you like the knife posted above better?

Thanks!

If it were the "only" knife I was carrying... then I prefer the longer blade and handle. I see it being deployed in a reverse grip most readily. Because of that....I think the longer blade would offer more cutting surface as well as providing a means to "pass" a hand or arm. The longer grip helps facilitate a better purchase and the end of it could be used as a "punyo" for striking.

If it were a weapon used supplemental to a folding knife.... then I have no preference one length over the other.

I have no experience with this particular knife, but it looks like a good choice for its intended purpose. I can imagine that any training involving a reverse grip or even techniques used for the "Karambit" would be useful for this knife as well.

Thats not to say it couldn't be used effectively for "punching" type strikes with a standard grip, and no doubt it will draw cut if used properly. I like it.

[Liko81]

An illegal knife is defined as any of the following by TPC 46.01(6):

"Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches; (The blade is technically only the sharpened edge, but many LEOs consider the "kick", or the unsharpened area between the edge and crosshilt/handle, as part of the blade. Most illegal knives are illegal because they fall into this category)
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown; (These are your hand darts, your shurikens and throwing stars, and any knife balanced for throwing)
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard; (The general key here is "no double-edged knives")
(D) bowie knife; (A Bowie is generally too long and a true Bowie is balanced for throwing, but shorter unbalanced variations exist; they were specifically banned because of their iconic popularity in Texas)
(E) sword; (this includes cane swords and katanas)
(F) spear; (this includes canes with a knife in one end)

A "knife" can be manufactured or improvised, as subsection 7 states:

"Knife" means any bladed hand instrument that is capable of inflicting serious bodily injury or death by cutting or stabbing a person with the instrument.

Any "shank", from a piece of glass or plexi to a sharpened length of rebar is a "knife". Similarly, hand saws, scrapers, straight razors, and box cutters are knives.

In addition, switchblades are also illegal knives, and are defined as the following:

"Switchblade knife" means any knife that has a blade that folds, closes, or retracts into the handle or sheath, and that:
(A) opens automatically by pressure applied to a button or other device located on the handle; or
(B) opens or releases a blade from the handle or sheath by the force of gravity or by the application of centrifugal force.

Two big keys here:
* It is NOT a switchblade if, in order to open the knife, pressure must be applied to the blade. This means "spring-assisted" knives are legal in Texas. Utility knives, though they do have a "button", do not open "automatically" as per the definition; the button allows the user to slide the blade out by the amount the button is moved.
* However, practically any knife designed to be opened with one hand can be made to open by a flip of the wrist without touching the blade. This means pretty much any knife with a thumb stud, hole, or other opening device facitating fast deployment can get you in trouble with a cop looking for an excuse to haul you in.

It should be noted that the illegality of those knives in Texas relates only to the carry of such knives in public. They are legal to possess; you can buy them, transport them to and from places that lawfully trade in them, keep them in your home collection, and even use them around your home, but you cannot put one in your pocket and walk around a mall.

[fm2]

I have one that I really like. It's the original version and the short over all length make it a great choice. I didn't like the factory sheath. I like to run it horizontal carry on the belt. Here's a link to the sheath: http://www.mdtstraining.com/Store1.htm

[boomerang]

In addition, switchblades are also illegal knives, and are defined as the following:

"Switchblade knife" means any knife that has a blade that folds, closes, or retracts into the handle or sheath, and that:
(A) opens automatically by pressure applied to a button or other device located on the handle; or
(B) opens or releases a blade from the handle or sheath by the force of gravity or by the application of centrifugal force.

Two big keys here:
* It is NOT a switchblade if, in order to open the knife, pressure must be applied to the blade. This means "spring-assisted" knives are legal in Texas. Utility knives, though they do have a "button", do not open "automatically" as per the definition; the button allows the user to slide the blade out by the amount the button is moved.
* However, practically any knife designed to be opened with one hand can be made to open by a flip of the wrist without touching the blade. This means pretty much any knife with a thumb stud, hole, or other opening device facitating fast deployment can get you in trouble with a cop looking for an excuse to haul you in.

The TDI is a fixed blade knife.

[fm2]

I found this for ya.

KA-BAR TDI Ankle Knife 3-1/2" AUS 8A Partially Serrated Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade Black Zytel Handle Black with Hard Nylon Sheath $32.45

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.e ... t=11082005

[kalipsocs]

I never entertained the idea of carrying a knife along with the piece until I saw that blade! Looks amazing not to mention I love Ka-Bar

[fm2]

There was an article not long ago in a magazine on TDI and their knife program. I'll see if I can find it.