Originally Posted by
Rex G
1. It seems to be, well, a solution in search of a problem. Or, perhaps, a gimmick.
2. It seems to have been desgined to be drawn like a pistol, but I draw a pistol in such a way that my trigger finger is indexed along the frame and my middle finger is firmly indexed against the bottom of the trigger guard. Drawing the TDI in this indexed manner will require re-gripping the weapon after the draw, for optimal handling. I strongly disagree with this.
3. I have seen many LEOs wearing their TDI blades perfectly presented as an offer for an opponent to grab. Sure enough, an Austin PD officer was stabbed in the neck, and nearly died, after a criminal accepted the "offer."
4. A TDI requires a bit much real estate on one's belt. (I wore my Clinch Pick vertical, rather than angled, and have generally done the sme with other knives.)
In contrast, the Clinch Pick (and Disciple) are designed to be used in a manner common with one's other pointed objects, such as batons, flashlights, pens, etc. If in an environment where one cannot have a blade, then a stout pen, or other improvised weapon, can be used in the same point-driven manner.
I will concede that I do like a non-linear-shaped blade style that some consider derp-ish, the karambit, but I the karambit as a very useful hook, that just happens to also have a point, and one or two edges. (Plus, many who criticize the karambit think it is only for slashing. Actually, a proper-designed karambit is primarily for thrusting.)