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Digilogic · 01-19-2007, 10:37 PM

Anybody know what the deal with this is? Whats it used for and what is the target consumer? Anybody use one?

Cynthetiq · 01-19-2007, 11:15 PM

let's start with what is it? there's lots of kinds of weapons out there....

debaser · 01-20-2007, 08:19 PM

I have played with one of the earlier models of the HALO. You "cock" the knife by pulling the "charging handle" to the rear out of the back of the knife, then pushing it bach home. When you release the blade it deploys from the front of the knife with a lot of energy. The guy selling them said it would punch through 1/2 inch plywood.

I would guess they are marketed towards gadget freaks, wanna-be SF types, and guys who need to punch through 1/2 inch of plywood. I personaly have no need for a knife with that kind of stored energy anywhere on my person. It was a well made knife, but for the prices they ask you can get a Strider, and have a serious tool rather than an interesting toy.

ChrisJericho · 01-21-2007, 12:23 PM

It's known as Jack Bauer's knife of choice for dispatching bad guys through their neck or torso. =D

Initially I was interested in the knife, but it's extremely expensive. Plus, I think it may be considered a switchblade and therefore illegal in Washington State. If anyone knows for sure if it's classified as a switch blade I'd like to know.

Slims · 01-21-2007, 01:33 PM

I am reasonably certain that those knives are specifically banned as "ballistic knives" in most states. Seperate from switchblades, which are also heavily regulated.

Fire · 01-21-2007, 05:58 PM

It is not a balistic knife because it does not "shoot" free of the handle housing- it is however, absoloutely a Switchblade/ stilleto and highly illegal to take across state lines, unless it it for sale to active duty military/leos- it MAY be legal to own as a curio in some states, such as mine, but transporting it is problematic- amd a dealer legally must agree to sell it only to leo's or military to legally import them across state lines.... in oregon it is legal- and suprisingly there are few if any murders with them (sarcasm intended- I think just about everything should be legal)

ChrisJericho · 01-21-2007, 10:39 PM

Thanks for the info!

Digilogic · 01-23-2007, 03:38 PM

Lol, I just happen to need some holes punched in some plywood. Let me get my checkbook..

Whats a strider debaser?

debaser · 01-23-2007, 07:49 PM

Strider is a knife making company. They make what, IMHO, are the finest knives on the market today. At first I balked at paying that much for a knife, but now that I own a few I will never carry anything else. Now I just need to talk myself into one of thier tommahawks...

www.striderknives.com

01-19-2007, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Digilogic Crazy Location: Raleigh, NC	microtech halo Anybody know what the deal with this is? Whats it used for and what is the target consumer? Anybody use one? __________________ "Good artists copy, great artists steal." - Pablo Picasso

01-19-2007, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	let's start with what is it? there's lots of kinds of weapons out there.... __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

01-20-2007, 08:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
debaser Sir, I have a plan... Location: 38S NC20943324	I have played with one of the earlier models of the HALO. You "cock" the knife by pulling the "charging handle" to the rear out of the back of the knife, then pushing it bach home. When you release the blade it deploys from the front of the knife with a lot of energy. The guy selling them said it would punch through 1/2 inch plywood. I would guess they are marketed towards gadget freaks, wanna-be SF types, and guys who need to punch through 1/2 inch of plywood. I personaly have no need for a knife with that kind of stored energy anywhere on my person. It was a well made knife, but for the prices they ask you can get a Strider, and have a serious tool rather than an interesting toy. __________________ Fortunato became immured to the sound of the trowel after a while.

01-21-2007, 12:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisJericho eat more fruit Location: Seattle	It's known as Jack Bauer's knife of choice for dispatching bad guys through their neck or torso. =D Initially I was interested in the knife, but it's extremely expensive. Plus, I think it may be considered a switchblade and therefore illegal in Washington State. If anyone knows for sure if it's classified as a switch blade I'd like to know. __________________ "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows us that faith proves nothing." - Friedrich Nietzsche

01-21-2007, 01:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Slims Eccentric insomniac Location: North Carolina	I am reasonably certain that those knives are specifically banned as "ballistic knives" in most states. Seperate from switchblades, which are also heavily regulated. __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill "All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence

01-21-2007, 05:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fire Warrior Smith Location: missouri	It is not a balistic knife because it does not "shoot" free of the handle housing- it is however, absoloutely a Switchblade/ stilleto and highly illegal to take across state lines, unless it it for sale to active duty military/leos- it MAY be legal to own as a curio in some states, such as mine, but transporting it is problematic- amd a dealer legally must agree to sell it only to leo's or military to legally import them across state lines.... in oregon it is legal- and suprisingly there are few if any murders with them (sarcasm intended- I think just about everything should be legal) __________________ Thought the harder, Heart the bolder, Mood the more as our might lessens

01-21-2007, 10:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
ChrisJericho eat more fruit Location: Seattle	Thanks for the info! __________________ "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows us that faith proves nothing." - Friedrich Nietzsche

01-23-2007, 03:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Digilogic Crazy Location: Raleigh, NC	Lol, I just happen to need some holes punched in some plywood. Let me get my checkbook.. Whats a strider debaser? __________________ "Good artists copy, great artists steal." - Pablo Picasso

01-23-2007, 07:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
debaser Sir, I have a plan... Location: 38S NC20943324	Strider is a knife making company. They make what, IMHO, are the finest knives on the market today. At first I balked at paying that much for a knife, but now that I own a few I will never carry anything else. Now I just need to talk myself into one of thier tommahawks... www.striderknives.com __________________ Fortunato became immured to the sound of the trowel after a while.