Kabar TDI Knife

[fm2]

Found it in Tactical Gear magazine spring of 08.

Here's a few online articles:

Dennis Martin's excellent site.
http://www.cqbservices.com/?page_id=35


http://www.officer.com/article/article. ... 3&id=30555
http://www.officer.com/web/online/On-th ... I/21$34777
http://www.defensereview.com/modules.ph ... le&sid=905
http://www.borelliconsulting.com/evals/ ... bartdi.htm


kalipsocs: a small fixed blade knife is a great choice for a defensive blade. I think everyone should carry one.

[flintknapper]

Found it in Tactical Gear magazine spring of 08.

Here's a few online articles:

Dennis Martin's excellent site.
http://www.cqbservices.com/?page_id=35


http://www.officer.com/article/article. ... 3&id=30555
http://www.officer.com/web/online/On-th ... I/21$34777
http://www.defensereview.com/modules.ph ... le&sid=905
http://www.borelliconsulting.com/evals/ ... bartdi.htm

kalipsocs: a small fixed blade knife is a great choice for a defensive blade. I think everyone should carry one.

Good info, thanks!

I see some things I'd "tweak" (or change altogether) in some of the techniques presented (especially in the first link), but there is no doubt the knife could prove a valuable tool.

[kP380]

I just went ahead and ordered the smaller blade KA-BAR TDI LE knife. I wanted the larger TDI knife but decided to go with the smaller blade due to fear of potential illegal/perception if searched by LEO. Has anyone else had this concern? Has anyone else had an LEO encounter while carrying the TDI and if so, please share your experience if you would. Thanks.

[74novaman]

I just went ahead and ordered the smaller blade KA-BAR TDI LE knife. I wanted the larger TDI knife but decided to go with the smaller blade due to fear of potential illegal/perception if searched by LEO. Has anyone else had this concern? Has anyone else had an LEO encounter while carrying the TDI and if so, please share your experience if you would. Thanks.

I have a small TDI that has been carried occasionally. I've never been searched, and I have been stopped for traffic violations, etc. Even when I've informed officers that I was armed, they've never searched me.

The TDI is legal to carry in Texas, so I wouldn't worry about it.

[Estand]

I carry the small serated tdi on my belt...weakside & reversed so that the handle is forward.
That thing is mean sharp and I want to keep it that way, I never use it for cutting anything. It is dedicated for SD.

[kP380]

Thank you both for your responses... Thanks.

[aaangel]

I carry the small serated tdi on my belt...weakside & reversed so that the handle is forward.
That thing is mean sharp and I want to keep it that way, I never use it for cutting anything. It is dedicated for SD.

another vote for weakside carry. and totally agree about SD only. i opened a box with it once and got the (non-chl'ers)

[kP380]

My TDI just arrived and I'm extremely pleased by the lightweight form factor, ease of deployment & peace of mind as a backup tool.

[AdioSS]

I got one because I was sold by the videos by the folks that designed it. I just can't find a real comfortable way to carry it. However, I can carry a regular knife comfortably just fine.