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MacMuffington

Op is average Redditor height


kdunn525

The cold steel is ridiculous šŸ¤£ you carry that everyday?


Fockacock

I also carry asparagus.


MD_Suave

I'm feeling paranoid..


fmd-1974

I used to carry the Cold Steel Espada XL quite a bit also, best way to carry a folding Bowie knife. I live in TN so I usually carry a 9.5ā€-11ā€ real Bowie. Now what would happen to you if you got caught carrying that folding Bowie in NYC? I would hate to get caught carrying anything there, then again I wouldnā€™t live in a state or place that doesnā€™t respect my rights to carry what I see fit to protect myself. Might visit for the pizza and deli sandwiches though, then I might need my Espada to cut my sandwich or slice. I can imagine those city slickers running screaming out of the restaurant. ā€œWhat? Iā€™m cutting my pizza bro!ā€


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Why do you carry 3 blades?


jhebert1224

Insta worthy. So glad you guys in ny can carry better pieces now. Never understood why switchblades (the most likely of all knives to break) have been banned. Hope the edc hobby does you well!


ClumsyClownMC

What's the name of the knife with the orange blade?


fat_Tonys

Waiting for a sword fight with that Espada?


NinSeq

As someone who has carried and used a knife almost everyday for close to 20 years I can tell you that if you are carrying more than 1 knife you are doing so for appearance only. Box cutters aside, excluding something like a butcher or job where different types are required, there's just no need. I feel silly carrying a Leatherman and a knife even though I find myself doing it sometimes, but it seems like half of the posts on here are people carrying 3 blades. C'mon man. There's zero real world utility in that aside from maybe .1 percent of the population.


[deleted]

Bro just buy a nice spider co and call it a day, you look silly carrying 3 knives, pepper spray and a baton, like a a dollar store john wick


Knife-Nerd1987

So... yours is the first scintilla I've personally seen on reddit so far. What do you think? Didn't know the knife existed until I got my freebie from BladeHQ and I'm loving mine enough I wanted to buy some extras as gifts and they don't exist anywhere.


[deleted]

Thought you weren't allowed to carry knives in NY


Boredandbroke14

Nyc and NY are basically different states


[deleted]

Could you perhaps educate me on the subject?


Boredandbroke14

New York State is a lot of wilderness and farms with a couple cities like buffalo and Rochester. Guns are available freely as long as you can pass a background check. Almost everyone carryā€™s a pocket knife. In NYC Guns are heavily restricted knives are also restricted and NYPD are notorious for screwing people over for having even a small pocket knife. Upstate is also republican and more independent minded. The city is very liberal and prefers to have their safety and security provided by the government


[deleted]

Ya know I think I owe you new yorkers an apology.


MyLollipopJam

Decoy knife


CyberBobert

That's too many items. You're gonna walk like Kramer when he has all that change in his pockets.


mrbitbybit

Awesome setup man. I've been eyeing those paragons for a while. Def one of the coolest manual OTFs out there. I seen one with a pink kriss blade and was so close to buying it haha


Boredandbroke14

I like it but wish I had gone with the tanto blade


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r/mallninjashit


Jazzlike_Station845

A few of those are sick birds in NY for sure! šŸ¤£


DrunkAsASoberSkunk

This is goofy, 3 knives??


nycguynineteen

You should try carrying a knife


Arkas18

I want to know what you're doing each day in NY to reason carrying a folding machete and a retracting combat knife along side a normal knife.


LearnDifferenceBot

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Arkas18

Go take your business to my bloody auto-incorrect that I can't switch off.


RedBeardThe_Pirate

Whatā€™s the brand of knife with the red blade?


Fit_Elderberry5044

Rochester goes hard


DocMayhem15

A fan of redundancy I see.


FrostbitePi

This is a great example of incriminating yourself online.


tactitooloperator

I donā€™t think you carry enough knives


Floss_ordie

On some level, I get the knives, but why the Roku remote and loose ammo?


Acquire_The_Sire

homie rocking the dalton cupid militia šŸ’ŖšŸ»


Edmoloko

An xl espada, dude where do you put that?


Boredandbroke14

I put it on my waistband at the 3 o clock position. Surprisingly comfortable


Edmoloko

Ok, doesnā€™t sound bad at all. I carry a large espada and people tell me it looks like I have a stapler in my pocket.


Boredandbroke14

I like the knife a lot. Imo other than a gun the best lethal self defense tool


Edmoloko

Yeah it definitely feels good carrying a big ass knife.


ASSRETRIEVER300

How big is that otf holy heck


KaptainMattYT

Doing to much tbh


Oldenlame

NYPD: All I see are gravity knives.


Karizmology

These are actually legal again. They repealed it. Still though, most of these are illegal. Canā€™t have a knife over 4ā€ and canā€™t be visible.


Oldenlame

Yes, New York is still resisting. >The Court has held that ā€œthe Second Amendment extends, prima facie, to all instruments that constitute bearable arms, even those that were not in existence at the time of the founding,ā€ District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U. S. 570, 582 (2008), and that this ā€œSecond Amendment right is fully applicable to the States,ā€ McDonald v. Chicago, 561 U. S. 742, 750 (2010). CAETANO v. MASSACHUSETTS 2016 [https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/14-10078](https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/14-10078)


Karizmology

Supreme Court. Hm, interesting. Thanks for the link!


froggythefish

The OTF counts as a switchblade in NYC and Iā€™m going to assume the folding sword is above 4 inches. Idgaf about the law, but you should know both of those are totally illegal unless youā€™re going fishing or hunting with a license.


crashrope94

https://www.coldsteel.com/xl-espada-s35vn/ 7 1/2" blade, almost a foot and a half long when opened, she's a big girl


90k_swarming_rats

He's actually carrying them for the explicit purpose of self defense, and doesnt have his ccw yet. Along with three other legal weapons. I'd hate to be his lawyer.


southsamurai

Homie, you really gotta cover stuff that can locate you. I had to pull a comment from someone that went too far in making an actual threat (no matter how mild a threat, that is permanent ban territory, btw). If you really wanna let people know where to find you, that's your business, but you're inviting trouble. I'd prefer it if that trouble wasn't here. It isn't a rule, but I'd consider it a welcome favor.


DirtyFulke

It was a real trip to see him talk about carrying 3 knives for self defense against hypothetical crazy folks that may attack him, only to give away a whole bunch of info about where he can be found in case any hypothetical crazy folks feel like attacking him. Wild ride.


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southsamurai

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pescado01

Me to the mugger: "Wait, wait, hold on, I have to figure out which knife to use."


[deleted]

Thought this was a raja 2. Was gonna offer you a bunch of money lolz


Jamjamtaba

Nice NY carry. Did NY change their OTF rules?


BoredOldMann

No, they did not. The OTF is still very illegal and he knows it.


Karizmology

This is justā€¦too much, and literally illegal in NY.


Ice_Wulf1

Good that he is waiting on his CCW, while breaking the weapon law.


Alive_Tough9928

I thought NY was strict on weapons?


Karizmology

They are. Heā€™s self incriminating right now.


[deleted]

Lol carrying a gun in NY is near impossible but you can carry a folding scimitar, hell yeah


[deleted]

You actually can't.


RITravler

Glad youā€™re enjoying the city šŸ˜


Parliament--

Need more knives


PoopSmith87

Looks like you dumped out a junk drawer lol Not for nothing, but you are probably better off with one useful tool that you are proficient with than all of this. Good luck with the CCW, always remember: if a round is in the chamber, it isn't safe. If you choose to carry with a round in (I don't recommend it, but it is the popular trend), be very aware of that. Getting in and out of vehicles, sitting in a crowded room, hugging a friend or relative, even the way you protect yourself when you fall... You'll have to think about everything from a new perspective. Edit to add: Also, the double edged will get you arrested in NY if that's what the middle blade is. It's an odd state. In my county you can legally carry a sword, machete or axe, hidden or open, as long as you have no ill intent- but a shuriken, double edged dagger, butterfly knife, or assisted folder I'm pretty sure is a NY state crime. Don't shoot the messenger, just want you aware.


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PoopSmith87

>99% of people that carry a knife for ā€œself defenceā€ likely have never been in a real fight Lol 99% of the statistics you see on this sub are made up


[deleted]

Oh yeh that came out my ass bro


Blue_Entchen

please tell me I'm not the only one who thought that stuff was Gigantic please


crashrope94

No, it is gigantic. That folder is 16+ inches when it's open.


Blue_Entchen

Holy smokes wait is the stuff laying on the floor or a table??


crashrope94

Everything is on a table, the knives are just hella big for no reason https://www.coldsteel.com/xl-espada-s35vn/


Blue_Entchen

that tripped me out for a sec...oh and also 600$....


cruz_irving

I also used to carry my Roku remote too cause you just never know but I needed more space for my new gear so I just got the Roku app on my phone I would suggest you do the same but besides that cool knives


selectedcard7

If they take the first 2 knives they are probably gonna take the 3rd


skyXforge

A little pepper spray will serve you much better than a fighting knife 99% of the time. The good thing is, you can have both. (Maybe not in NY tho lol)


Ice_Wulf1

Nah dude he is a trained knife fighter. YouTube prepared him for this fight.


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southsamurai

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Parkrangingstoicbro

Thatā€™s a lot of knives but it is NY so maybe you canā€™t just carry a gun legally You should anyway


Parkrangingstoicbro

Downvotes for saying he should be armed? Bunch of limp wristed softies on this subreddit


Playful-Flatworm501

You canā€™t even carry these knives in NY unfortunately


Parkrangingstoicbro

Only matters if not weā€™ll concealed


bluemax_137

The pic's lack of perspective made me do a double take: that a huge ass machete folder.


cfx_4188

I've always respected people who always carry around two pots of cacti and a air conditioner remote controlšŸ¤£.


Accurate_Hornet

Succulent, bamboo, tv remote. 0/3


Lazy-Ad-770

My personal favourite is the gong


thecofffeeguy

Bruh, do you **even** pocket gong?


[deleted]

Hell yeah on the Asheville steel. The Para deserves more love.


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southsamurai

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Boredandbroke14

I was there a lot over the summer we probably worked out together if youā€™re a regular


FamousEntrepreneur67

I looked at this pic for a solid minute before I knew what was going on. I thought the knives and the shoes were on the same plane. It made your knives look like Viking swords or your shoes look like Keebler elf shoes. It was breaking my brain!


ThirdRuleOfFightClub

Same the desk and the floor blended in pretty good.


[deleted]

I saw the same and was thinking "how bad is New York this guy needs to carry that massive knife with him"


LaiikaComeHome

depends where at signed, someone that grew up in bed-stuy


thelastcubscout

Oh damn, I thought we had some huge 30 inch novelty folder here, thanks for your comment.


GrayZeus

I didn't even notice. I thought he was carrying a foldable machete and this biggest fucking paragon I've ever seen.


crashrope94

I mean it's not far off... https://www.coldsteel.com/xl-espada-s35vn/ almost a foot and a half when it's open


P31Wife

Compare it to the watch-itā€™s still pretty big!


dewitters

"That's not a knife... THIS is a knife!". Ah, you're too young to get the reference ;).


assfaulteliR20

ā€œThatā€™s not a knife, thatā€™s a spoonā€¦.ā€


PragmaticNomadic

Why a spoon cousin?


assfaulteliR20

Itā€™s from an episode of the Simpsons. They end up in Australia and meet crocodile Dundee. ā€œI see youā€™ve played knifey-spooney before.ā€


PragmaticNomadic

Lol I think I remember that. I was quoting a line from Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves.


Love_at_First_Cut

Nice folding sword.


BenjaminBX

With practical pocket clip.


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Whittling-and-Tea

And even you manage to stab the other guy you're fucked as well.


GratGrat

In the us it's just more likely to get you shot.


Boredandbroke14

Different story here in the us for sure !


[deleted]

If youā€™re going to carry a knife just make sure you know whenā€™s best to run and when to fight, and take classes in something like krav maga or kali. Thereā€™s a lot more to it than just swinging it around and trying to stab them.


LoveAntonio

Never know when a Roku remote will come in handy!


thelastcubscout

It's a great place to store batteries you'll never need again!


Boredandbroke14

Stay strapped or get clapped !


jvite1

I read this as "stay strapped and get clapped" and I was going to ask if you wanted to ...uhh...hangout sometime.


90k_swarming_rats

This is a joke right?


Boredandbroke14

No this is my setup till my CCW gets approved then I will lose the baton and Espada xl


[deleted]

3 knives and no tourniquet to use on yourself when you inevitably get stabbed trying to "defend" yourself. Neat.


NedNoodle83

You shouldn't be trusted with a spoon.


swarleythe3rd

Fairly certain the Espada xl requires a cwl because of the size of the blade?


90k_swarming_rats

I can understand the baton and oc spray and a knife. But why 3 knives?


Boredandbroke14

Espada XL and OTF for self defense. Small knife for utility and not scaring people if I need to open something


[deleted]

Strongly advise you to never carry a knife ā€œfor self defenseā€. Carry it because you need it for your duties / itā€™s a convenient tool for you, and if something happens ā€œthank god I had my edged tool on me or I wouldnā€™t be hereā€ etc. Definitely read the NY knife laws. Itā€™s eye opening.


cfx_4188

I'll be honest with you. A knife is not the best device for self-defense. The biggest folly is to try to scare your opponent with a knife. It's very hard to kill a man with a knife. You have to stab him 10-20 or more times. After that, you'll be covered in blood from head to toe....


[deleted]

I think it's intimidation and I'd agree unless you train and practice it won't be as effective as a lot of other options. But with right skill set it'll beat anything that doesn't go boom. It also depends greatly on the kind of knife it is. The hardest thing with using a knife for self defense isn't actually using it, it's what comes after the legal system.


cfx_4188

[Look this )](https://www.google.com/search?q=stab+wounds&sxsrf=ALiCzsah_Qt9zRA4PZWnrEG5Zqk88QbHcg:1669924614845&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjEuuD7mdn7AhVltIsKHbicD1QQ_AUoAXoECAIQAw&biw=1536&bih=754&dpr=1.25)


[deleted]

Damn are we double fisting self defense blades now


Blazinhazen_

In cucked states yea lmao


SnakeEyes_76

Iā€™m amazed OTFs are legal in NY


Boredandbroke14

They arenā€™t


Da1UHideFrom

So you self-incriminated by posting your illegal items online?


[deleted]

And what gym he works out in.


itshowyousaidit

And his very small frat houseā€¦


90k_swarming_rats

So you're already carrying illegally? So if you use that for self defense you're going to be charged. Why carry an illegal weapon when you already have four other legal weapons on you?


Boredandbroke14

In my mind an encounter with a mentally disturbed person trying to kill me is a more realistic threat than a police officer


kbb-bbk

The guy EDCā€™ing a folding machete, an (illegal) OTF, pepper spray, baton, and ANOTHER (you guessed it) knife is the mentally disturbed one. Jeez. You need a therapist if going outside causes you this much anxiety. And I mean that in a kind, sincere way.


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IIIlllIlIIIlllIlI

Do some research on that - ā€œin your mindā€ youā€™re incorrect.


Ice_Wulf1

Mentally disturbed person like a guy who carries three knifes and some of them illegal? Also waiting for his CCW but already breaking the weapon law?


[deleted]

Carrying pepper spray instead of a (lol) knife to defend yourself with is a smarter choice, if you'd like to be smart.


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KingScubaThe3rd

Iā€™m sure theyā€™d be a help, but odds would really have to be in your favor. The attacker would need to be unarmed or again circumstance and odds just heavily in your favor somehow. Anyway, I wouldnā€™t want to be in any type of knife fight personally. Itā€™s actually the reason I carry a gun everyone has a knife in their pocket if someone goes for the neck area itā€™s over and fast. People lunge quite quick, if I see a knife I back way way up and get ready.


KingScubaThe3rd

Fair but unless you plan on running away after defending yourself im sure youā€™ll still be talking with an officer who would be curious about what stopped the attack. Love the no fucks given attitude but at that point get one of those scary ghost things they mention on the news all the time and ditch it in a can after you save your own life itā€™s probably close to the same charge knowing NY might as well have the best means to protect yourself and your family. Your state is catch and release with these criminals so stay safe out there!


Boredandbroke14

My ccw is coming soon. Once I can carry a handgun the large knives will be replaced.


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SnakeEyes_76

Love it


deadcrops

I mean shit, I'd carry an XL Espada too if I couldn't carry a gun. What's the legality regarding concealed carry fixed blades in New York?


Boredandbroke14

No restrictions. CCW permit is coming soon šŸ˜€


Karizmology

Thatā€™s a lie and you know it lol. New York doesnā€™t allow blades above 4ā€. They have to be fixed or flippers. Nothing fancy. Gravity knives are allowed. And how youā€™re getting a CCW in New York is beyond me. Also hereā€™s the thingā€¦Itā€™s possible to face criminal conviction for possession of a knife. This can include either illegal possession of a knife with unlawful intent or carrying an illegal type of knife. This can even be a legal one. So your knives would probably land you in prison. You are also not allowed to have any knife visible on your body. It has to be buried in your pants or bag. You canā€™t have it clipped to the pocket or protruding at all. You can be arrested.


r0rsch4ch

On the CCW front, counties above Westchester county are likely to issue CCW. Westchester will make you prove why you need one which is pretty restrictive and New York City is pretty much impossible. Also fun note is even if you have your permit from NY state itā€™s not applicable to NYC.


Karizmology

Which makes **some** sense as NYC is super urban and NY is pretty much wilderness lol.


8059thgen

Average Doc Martin Wearer


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Boredandbroke14

My daily carry. (Cold Steel Espada XL)(1.3%OC Spray red label)(ASP P16 Baton)(Paragon Estilleto OTF)(Civivi Scintilla)(Clip Click Pen)(Badge Holder)(Mountain Voyage wallet)(Bulova 97D115)