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Post by Browning35 on Nov 13, 2013 0:02:34 GMT
 That's one way of doing it. |
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Post by RTF Squared on Nov 13, 2013 4:16:55 GMT
I think I'm in for one but more for the "cutting boxes and seatbelts" type action. I have very minimal training with close range weapons, but I cut boxes and drive almost two hours a day. I would barely know how to use it as a weapon, but I cut up a box real nice. It also dawned on me that I had nothing effective to cut a seatbelt on me, which I thought was pretty stupid considering I made sure my EDC light had a striking crown in case I have to club my way out of car window. I do legitimately practice quick seatbelt removal but that means nothing if it's locked or I can't reach it.
Great, another thing to chuck on my belt. Somebody needs to make a cobra belt with a BatLogo on it, because that's where I'll be at this rate.
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Post by Gingerbread Man on Nov 13, 2013 11:46:40 GMT
Apologies, I did not get to the gym last night so no pics.
I'll be there thursday night.
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Post by Browning35 on Nov 13, 2013 15:52:40 GMT
It also dawned on me that I had nothing effective to cut a seatbelt on me, which I thought was pretty stupid considering I made sure my EDC light had a striking crown in case I have to club my way out of car window. I do legitimately practice quick seatbelt removal but that means nothing if it's locked or I can't reach it. On the seatbelt topic there's always these seatbelt cutters. You clip it to your visor.  In an MVA items tend to get thrown all over the place. Stuff will end up on the other side of the vehicle. However for whatever reason objects (garage door openers, St. Christopher medals that obviously didn't work, hair clips or whatever) usually stay on the visor just so long as they aren't heavily weighted. For instance even in this one where I cut the passenger out there was still stuff on the visor.  Just throwing that out there. That way even if you forget your knife that day there's still something in the car to cut yourself free with. The TDI would be better for seat belt cutting as you could still use it to free yourself even if one limb was injured (a real possibility in a wreck) as that seatbelt cutter takes two hands to operate and you have to slot the belt into it and then cut. I've always felt that it's better to have a couple different options available and there have been a few times where I ran off and forgot my knife at home. Apologies, I did not get to the gym last night so no pics. I'll be there thursday night. It's all good. Whenever you get around to it. |
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Post by homerj on Nov 13, 2013 18:31:25 GMT
I like that visor mounted seatbelt cutter. I bought the TDI for my brother who is a cop, he wears his behind his belt and said it was pretty comfy I have been meaning to get one for myself.
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Post by Gingerbread Man on Nov 15, 2013 18:08:52 GMT
 TDI knife. Note straight wrist.  Traditional Sabre grip. I have a video but it's not that epic so I'm going to hold off posting. |
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Post by Browning35 on Nov 16, 2013 1:11:22 GMT
Thanks for taking the time on the pics.
That's kind of what I was talking about. Angle's quite a bit different. It would work, but you'd have to train pretty extensively to get used to the difference.
I dunno, maybe I'll get one and try it. At worst I'd have another box knife.
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Post by nxp on Nov 16, 2013 5:10:49 GMT
Nice pic RG. In a similar vein but different, on my yearly jaunt to the Land of Lincoln to go hunting with friends, I carried my Mora (the Companion model, olive green sheath/black handle, 4" blade) at 5oc, sheath in the pocket/grip up, everyday as I just plain forgot it was back there. Drove around with it, went shopping with it, ate dinner with it, cut up deer/fish with it, no one said a thing. Please keep in mind this was rural, well outside the confines and restrictions of Cook and it's ilk, but still. I was completely surprised when I got home from the drive and couldn't figure out where my Mora was, only to figure out I had been sitting on it for the last 10 hours. I do carry it around home like that also, but not as often. I like the size of the small TDI, I bet I could wear that at work and no one would think twice (until I took all my metal off to go play with the MR). Does it come in Titanium?  |
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Post by Gingerbread Man on Nov 16, 2013 15:29:47 GMT
 A pure stabber. No Ti but it does come in a trainer. Here's my take on the tdi, it's a close range defensive slasher that's way over built. It's not gonna bent, snap or buckle. I don't like small pocket guns so I carry this instead. It's not meant to stab, imo, because it not shaped right. It's a small utility knife as well. |
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Post by RTF Squared on May 6, 2014 3:33:21 GMT
Anxiously awaiting the arrival of the TDI I ordered. Went with the small, plain blade model. Went plain since the serrated blade will likely cause issues building sheaths, but will be getting a serrated as well soon. Super stoked right now.
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Post by nxp on May 9, 2014 2:57:15 GMT
It's May. 2014. I still haven't ordered a damn TDI. I am disappoint.  I still really want one, not the oversized pigsticker model, but the usual suspects model. It keeps falling off my radar because of my EDC (Wave) which is anything but tactical or easily deployed. Very useful, though. Is it wrong (as an occupant in a rollover) that everytime I see the pic that Browning35 posted that I chuckle at all the crap that was on the roof when we finally came to a stop? Man he ain't kidding with the "it's not going to be where you put it". nxp |
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Post by RTF Squared on May 9, 2014 5:28:44 GMT
In my car a hard stop or an aggressive turn already flings stuff. I need to invest in more tie downs. Most of it is clothing and bedding though, so I don't think it would be as big an issue. I'd hate to see my tire iron end up on the other side of the car, becaue it is at the polar opposite of where I sit.
Finally got my TDI today. Thing is awesome, but damn the sheath is totally lame. Good thing I know this guy that cooks Kydex.
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Post by Gingerbread Man on May 9, 2014 15:32:11 GMT
The biggest plus with the TDI isn't it's ability to be a defensive weapon. It's really not a big knife or something I'd want to use in a fight. However....
Where it shines is portability. It carrys really well and is really easy to carry and conceal. It's comfortable as well. I hardly notice it. No one else has ever noticed me carrying it.
The next massive plus is it's ability to deploy quickly, I wish I could figure out a way to time it. Near as I can figure is I can deploy and stab with it under a second. That's with the crap sheath that comes with it.
It's pretty much indestructable as well.
MOAR later.
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Post by homerj on May 9, 2014 16:04:46 GMT
You could film yourself and time it that way, if you have one of those boxing man human torso free standing boxing bags that would be an awesome way to train and you could go back to the tape to time your slashes and accuracy.
They have those at most sporting goods stores, I can't remember how thick the rubber is though, would be nice if they could withstand cuts well.
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Post by RTF Squared on May 10, 2014 6:24:33 GMT
In one of the videos you posted in this thread they are shanking balloons taped to cardboard. The pop is registering on a shot timer. Do it up moefaux. I'll be trying it on my handy Surefire shot timer app to see if it works. Been practicing minimal draws with it and it is definitely way quicker than my spring-assist folder from the front pocket and a bit quicker feeling than a draw to first shot. I'll be practicing a lot more once this factory sheath is discarded. It is impossible to get a solid grip in it while in the factory sheath.
Extremely comfortable to carry. It's also causing lots of inspiration for training a new skillset.
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I still really want one, not the oversized pigsticker model, but the usual suspects model. It keeps falling off my radar because of my EDC (Wave) which is anything but tactical or easily deployed. Very useful, though.