Automatic knives are spring loaded folding knives that can be opened (“deployed”) with the press of a button. They come in a variety of different flavors; ranging from your more classic “switchblades” to out the front knives and of course everything in between. Automatic knives are very...
Portland is home to more knife companies than any other U.S. city. These two knives from Benchmade explain why.
Here is a great Wharncliffe option from Hogue. This is a California legal automatic knife with a 1.95-inch blade made from CPM 154 steel. Its black aluminum handle is nicely textured for a comfortable grip. This version is an auto and a reliable one at that. It features a safety lock me...
This little OTF is a California-legal out-the-front pocket knife because its blade is just under 2 inches. Despite the shockingly low cost, it’s an adept knife that works flawlessly for small EDC tasks. The brightred aluminum handlematches the black and silver two-tone blade. You’ll b...
Like automatic knives and out-the-front knives, the butterfly knife’s speed of opening, intimidation factor, and reputation earned it a front-row seat in the Federal Switchblade Act. Wait a minute, are butterfly knives legal? Well, that’s quite the can of worms. We’ll provide a TL;...
Its compact size, with a full length of 170 mm and a blade length of 65 mm, makes it a legal knife length in California, ensuring that it can be carried with ease. The absence of a spring force and lock mechanism allows for a swift and secure deployment, while the mirror light ...
The clip is wide enough that you can also employ this piece as an especially cool money clip. The blade is gorgeously made. The machining has a science fictiony appeal, and don’t forget this out-the-front, dual edge dagger is California legal. The Exocet dagger from Microtech is just ...
Legal in California Cons Could be too small for some tasks or users BUY ON KERSHAW BUY ON BLADEHQ 3 Pro-Tech Don Automatic Knife With an established reputation, Pro-Tech’s automatic side openers lead the industry in the category. The company proudly makes its knives in America, but the ...
Again, that is just a ballpark, many of the knives in this section do not adhere to those guidelines. My advice is to carry what you like, and to not get bogged down with arbitrary lengths and weights. If you are interested in my most highly recommended EDC knives you can find them ...
She was talking about a class at the Fatted Calf butchery in Napa, California, offered by women and for women, on carving up a pig carcass. And that is how I found myself with my sisters Mary and Tamra in Bay Area charcuterie and meat expert Heather Bailie's class, "Pig + Woman +...