EDC knife and hearning protection while hunting

[Oakes]

Do any of you use a spring assisted opening knife for every day carry and if so which one?
Also I hunt and have damaged my ears enough. What can I use to protect my ears while shooting and also hunting.
It's important that I just leave them on so I need the high level noise reduction but the ability to hear an animal coming my way??
Whatcha using??
Thanks, Bill

[cwfunrider]

Can say much on hearing pro while hunting.

But my Benchmade Barrage is the bees knees for spring assisted EDC knives. Not cheap. But you get what you pay for.

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[0ne5hot]

I carry the Fox 599 and a multi-tool, because the 599 is black. It is not spring assisted but can be deployed just as fast.


Any electric ear muff from a reputable company should serve you well.

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[Oakes]

Are switchblades legal to possess in VA?

[Oakes]

Found out that they are illegal

[grumpyMSG]

Peltor makes some good quality electronic earmuffs which work real well and run in the $50 range. They also come with over the top or behind the neck connections. The only complaint I have about them is each side has a battery in it and they are a bit of a pain to change, the plus is each has volume on/ off knobs and if one side's battery is dead, the other can still work.

[Mindflayer]

Have you considered a suppressor? It's the route I am considering now.

[Oakes]

Yes, thinking about one. I hunt with a handgun and revolvers and cans are not compatible but maybe my
Thompson Center Contender would work. Need another barrel and have it threaded.
Or get closer and just go w/ a 45 ACP. Maybe 10MM. They have a new series of autos coming out in that caliber.

[flyingron]

Found out that they are illegal

From whom?

There are no knives that are illegal to possess in Virginia. There are restrictions on concealed carry in the same statute that covers firearms. However a CHP does not give you an exemption to the concealed carry rule.

[Palladin]

Kershaw/Ken Onion Blackout

[WVUBeta1904]

I'm a big Kershaw fan as well.

My typical EDC rotation consists of the Kershaw Skyline, Kershaw RJ II, among others. The RJ is spring assisted, the Skyline is not. However, spring assist is non-essential, imo.

[MarcSpaz]

I carry the original Benchmade Barrage 580BK Osborn Design. Drop tip, straight edge.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/580-583



Suppressor is the only way to fly as far as hearing protection while hunting.

[Snakester]

My everyday carry knife is a cheap folding single blade I bought off the TV ..... I buy them by the dozens and give quite a few away.. I have a few nice knives, but if I carry one of those I will surely lose it.

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[cwfunrider]

I carry the original Benchmade Barrage 580BK Osborn Design. Drop tip, straight edge.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/580-583



Suppressor is the only way to fly as far as hearing protection while hunting.

I also carry a barrage but the smaller version. You will pay more for Benchmade but quality is noticeable in a good knife. I also at the same time carry a fixed blade ESEE IZULA in my pocket. Yes two knives all the time. Each serves a purpose.

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[MarcSpaz]

I know exactly what you mean. I held a Kershaw that was the same size and price point as the Barrage, but it was obviously lesser quality.

I love my fixed blades. I have 2 Gerber "Winchester" fixed blade drop point knife, model 22-41340. I stopped carrying them unless we are on an outing in the woods. They are a little bulky, but man, if you need to do some close work... either defense or cleaning... they are awesome.

[Oakes]

Found out that they are illegal

From whom?

There are no knives that are illegal to possess in Virginia. There are restrictions on concealed carry in the same statute that covers firearms. However a CHP does not give you an exemption to the concealed carry rule.

Last gun show I spoke to a knife Distributor/Vendor and he said auto knives are for military, police and govt employees w/ letter

[cwfunrider]

Auto and spring assistance like the Benchmade Marc and I have are two different things. Ours are not illegal for civilian use.

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[MarcSpaz]

As far as the actual law is concerned, ONLY law enforcement is allowed to have (buy) switchblades. Government employees and military are not exempted.

§ 18.2-311. Prohibiting the selling or having in possession blackjacks, etc.

If any person sells or barters, or exhibits for sale or for barter, or gives or furnishes, or causes to be sold, bartered, given or furnished, or has in his possession, or under his control, with the intent of selling, bartering, giving or furnishing, any blackjack, brass or metal knucks, any disc of whatever configuration having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, switchblade knife, ballistic knife as defined in § 18.2-307.1, or like weapons, such person is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. The having in one's possession of any such weapon shall be prima facie evidence, except in the case of a conservator of the peace, of his intent to sell, barter, give or furnish the same.

Code 1950, § 18.1-271; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1985, c. 394; 1988, c. 359; 2013, c. 746.

Also, according to a House Session record I found a few years ago, the reason why knives that are spring operated assisted open are legal, even though switchblades are not is because spring assist knives has a "bias toward closure". Meaning, there is a tendency for the knife to remain in the closed or folded position, either by use of a spring or mechanical load, until acted upon by manual force. Switchblades have a "bias toward opening", which presents a number of problems for safety and security from a prospective of conservation of peace.

By the way... this is the only law I can find that limits acquiring these items. It looks like anyone can own and even carry them (as long as not concealed). BUT, be prepared to have a legal battle on your hands if you do. Prima facie evidence means that they are assuming by mere possession, you intend to sell. They will arrest and charge you, then you are guilty until you prove/refute the accusation that you intend to sell it. Unless you are a collector with zero record of ever selling, trading or gifting any knife you have ever owned, you are going to be hard pressed to be acquitted.

[MarcSpaz]

BTW, my previous EDC knife was a Browning / Russ Kommer model SEK 86 MGNS.

I can't find a single picture of it online, but I found a small picture of it in the PDF. Mine is the tan one on the bottom right of page 2. I'll get a good picture in the sunlight tomorrow.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q= ... LuNyAJ4W4g