Good legal knife for NYC

[Saltwater60]

I have to go to NYC for work for a week this summer and I’m looking for a good NYC legal knife option. I never mind buying a new knife, but doubt I’d do much with it after the trip since I carry a spring assisted high quality knife daily.
I know the rules for nyc(at least I think I do)
No spring assisted
Must be 100% concealed not even clip visible
Blade of 4” or less
Gravity knives are well enough except on buses and trains for what I read.
So give me tour options.
Thanks

 

[Podmonkey]

 

[Celt]

Personally I like Kershaw Knives for affordable everyday carry type knives. My favorite is the Kershaw link.

 

[Podmonkey]

Spyderco delica is a good option seriously speaking. Small and the lock back mechanism is almost impossible to open by "gravity flipping" it. Also a high quality knife that has been the gold standard of EDC knives for many years.

 

[Gonzobird]

This is what I carry down there. Well what I carry anywhere really. I have had this knife close to ten years now. The clip actually comes off with three little
screws. It is an assisted open and locks open. When closed it works good for opening beer bottles as well.
I carry it completely in my pants pocket or in the winter my inside jacket pocket.

 

[Saltwater60]

Spyderco delica is a good option seriously speaking. Small and the lock back mechanism is almost impossible to open by "gravity flipping" it. Also a high quality knife that has been the gold standard of EDC knives for many years.

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I’ve never liked Spider CO for whatever reason then my kid wanted a few and I have been impressed. I may go this direction.

 

[Podmonkey]

I’ve never liked Spider CO for whatever reason then my kid wanted a few and I have been impressed. I may go this direction.

Spyderco is probably one of the best production knife companies out there. The quality control is always on point and their designs are very practical more often than not.

 

[Saltwater60]

Spyderco is probably one of the best production knife companies out there. The quality control is always on point and their designs are very practical more often than not.

I think I was just afraid of the circle. I hated them and never owned one. Just had it in my mind for no reason really. I agree. Good quality knives.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Spyderco delica is a good option seriously speaking. Small and the lock back mechanism is almost impossible to open by "gravity flipping" it. Also a high quality knife that has been the gold standard of EDC knives for many years.

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Didn’t they remove gravity from the law?

 

[Toecutter]

Morakniv thats what I carry in the city . 3.5 inch fixed blade . Fast draw and effective. No worries about gravity of flicking open.if it ever come to it they are marketed as a carpenters work knife. They arealso 10 bucks if it ever get stolen by the police.
https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Craftline-Utility-Combi-Sheath-3-6-inch/dp/B0728J49TM

 

[Marine Cpl]

Yep. Legal. Gravity is no longer an issue. Any locking folder is legal.

Gravity Knife Ban Lifted In New York, Police Say They're 'Still Concerned'

 

[Podmonkey]

Didn’t they remove gravity from the law?

I think I read that yes. Still, I have a hard time imagining a cop getting in a twist over a lockback knife like the Delica.
I dunno, @Airborneguy, as far as modern folders go the Delica is pretty innocuous wouldn't you say?

It's a good knife aside from that consideration anyways.

 

[BDinPutnam]

Yep. Legal. Gravity is no longer an issue. Any locking folder is legal.

Gravity Knife Ban Lifted In New York, Police Say They're 'Still Concerned'

Yes and DeFailio says he's still banning them on all MTA property/systems/vehicles.

 

[2Dead]

If you don't want a "gravity knife for buses and subways" then that still pretty much rules out locking modern folders. That Delica is a great knife but it can be flicked open by holding the blade and flicking your wrist to make the handle fly out which was basically what they were doing to call almost all knives gravity knives.

To that end, I'd suggest a Spyderco UK Pen knife. Its a lightweight folding knife where the finger choil prevents the knife from folding on your fingers. I have a few and they work great for me. The newer ones have BD1N steel but BD1 is no slouch. I also slightly prefer the droppoint blade shape as it takes even less retail space in your pocket.
https://www.knifeworks.com/spyderco...p-point-3-cts-bd1-blade-black-frn-handle.html

A UKPK is what the guy below was carrying when he was arrested before the gravity knife changes. He sued the city and won.
https://www.villagevoice.com/2014/1...us-prosecution-under-controversial-knife-law/

Or just get something like a Victorinox Pioneer or Pioneer X. These are always great.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Yes and DeFailio says he's still banning them on all MTA property/systems/vehicles.

Not a crime though. Would be a ticketable offense kind of like having a dog or a huge bike. They would have to amend the penal law again to make it a crime. Besides, how would they know that you have one in your pocket to give you a ticket?

 

[libertysnake]

This is the knife you want to be definitely free and clear, imo:

Opinel Carbon Blade No8 Folding Knife
Opinel No8 Stainless Steel Blade Folding Knife

3.35 inch blade. The knife cannot lock with gravity alone -- you have to both pull the blade out folding style, and then rotate the locking ring to secure it.

Also comes in a variety of nice wood finishes. Lot of people get the basic one in beech-wood and sand the handle down, and apply their own finish. Or, like I do, just coat it in mineral oil + beeswax like you would a cutting board, to give it some water resistance.

 

[Marine Cpl]

You guys do understand that gravity knives are not illegal anymore right?

Full featured AR’s are now legal. May I recommend an Ares lower with a Thordsen stock?

 

[libertysnake]

Your guys do understand that gravity knives are not illegal anymore right?

Full featured AR’s are now legal. May I recommend an Ares lower with a Thordsen stock?

Full featured ARs are now legal? Did I miss something? Maybe you're talking about fixed mag setups?

 

[Uzi]

Any locking folder is legal.

No, that is incorrect. For just a couple examples, Stiletto blades, and double edged blades which are ultimately daggers at that point, are still illegal regardless of whether they're automatic, fixed or folding. You still need to have legal blade styles on folding knives to carry them around legally. Owning them is a different story.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Full featured ARs are now legal? Did I miss something? Maybe you're talking about fixed mag setups?

It was an analogy. So-called gravity knives are now legal and you guys are recommending neutered knives. He can have any locking folder with a blade under 4 inches now.

 

[Marine Cpl]

No, that is incorrect. For just a couple examples, Stiletto blades, and double edged blades which are ultimately daggers at that point, are still illegal regardless of whether they're automatic, fixed or folding. You still need to have legal blade styles on folding knives to carry them around legally. Owning them is a different story.

Ok. The average ones they sell. That’s what I meant.

 

[2Dead]

Which is why I prefaced my post about not wanting a "gravity" knife for buses and subways. If he doesn't care about that, then it doesn't really matter what he carries.

 

[Acer-m14]

just buy a Sombrero and carry a nice sharped lawn mower blade ..

 

[Rondo223]

 

[Rondo223]

Ember |  Kershaw Knives

This what I have been carrying most often in my watch pocket above my pocket holster

 

[minderasr]

OMGWTFBBQ a plastic knife! What about the children?

 

[Saltwater60]

Blades too long. Illegal.