CCW Straight knives

[DI1]

I'm trying to decide between a Clinch Pick and an Izula II ... Things that I think would matter most to me are ease of concealment, handle length and depth of the finger groove behind the blade.

Any thoughts?

And, yeah, I'll probably end up with both LOL.

Those are completely different blades for different purposes.

[s0nspark]

Those are completely different blades for different purposes.

Elaborate? I understand the CP has a reverse edge whereas the Izula does not but otherwise they are similarly shaped and roughly the same size... I don't intend this to be carried as a utility knife.

ETA: Wait, is the CP reverse edge ONLY? If so that answered my question

[DI1]

Yes, the CP is reverse edge only. That was my point.
The CP will be more concealable if you plan on carrying it OWB at the 11:00 o'clock position. The Izula can be carried in a front pocket instead of a folder.

[orionz06]

I'm trying to decide between a Clinch Pick and an Izula II ... Things that I think would matter most to me are ease of concealment, handle length and depth of the finger groove behind the blade.

Any thoughts?

And, yeah, I'll probably end up with both LOL.

I like the Izula and it can work but it's not optimal. I have a few of them and will buy more, very useful knife and very cost effective for what they are.

I think you'll still wind up with a more purpose driven blade though.

[s0nspark]

Yes, the CP is reverse edge only. That was my point.
The CP will be more concealable if you plan on carrying it OWB at the 11:00 o'clock position. The Izula can be carried in a front pocket instead of a folder.

Ok, got it. I did not realize from pics I'd seen that the CP was reverse only. Totally different purpose, as you said. Thanks!

[s0nspark]

I like the Izula and it can work but it's not optimal. I have a few of them and will buy more, very useful knife and very cost effective for what they are.

I think you'll still wind up with a more purpose driven blade though.

My thinking has been that this blade will serve mainly as an off hand defensive tool. Reverse makes sense to me in that respect. Strong hand with a reverse blade drawn from my off hand side makes me... nervous. (These thoughts stem mainly from my experiences with the Spyderco P'Kal folder though.)

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I'm beginning to think you shouldn't be allowed in public unescorted.

Or just buy a cheap kitchen knife or folding Buck knife and stab 'em like a ghetto-pro.

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What is the blade length on a clinch pick?

[s0nspark]

What is the blade length on a clinch pick?

2.72" according to the TAD site

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Thanks I didn't notice the specs tab when I looked earlier.

2.72" according to the TAD site