Push Daggers
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I don't know much about them but I would caution you that they are illegal to carry in many localities.
Not familiar with them at all. This thread could be 'instructional."
If you dress left, carry right! 
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I am no expert. They probably existed in the bronze age as knifes used to poke holes in people were well explored in that period of time.
Push knifes were around in the 1800’s For sure, less so in the 1700’s or so I believe.
They are carried in a sheath like any other knife, often concealed. They are often connected to the gold rush and gamblers.
Some places in the states still have old laws against such knives as they gained a lot of infamy when they were popular.
They are held in the fist (they were sometimes called fist knives) with the blade projecting from between the fingers. In use they are most effective when used to stab using a punching action.
Push knifes were around in the 1800’s For sure, less so in the 1700’s or so I believe.
They are carried in a sheath like any other knife, often concealed. They are often connected to the gold rush and gamblers.
Some places in the states still have old laws against such knives as they gained a lot of infamy when they were popular.
They are held in the fist (they were sometimes called fist knives) with the blade projecting from between the fingers. In use they are most effective when used to stab using a punching action.
So If they were carried in sheaths like a regular knife what's the difference between a push dagger and a regular dagger?
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The shape is the main difference. The push dagger looks like a T, a regular dagger looks like a “normal” knife. A dagger is usually sharpened on both edges.
They are held such that the handle is in the palm and the blade tang is between the second and third fingers and they are used in a punching fashion. Very good design for weapon retention.
I would think any sane judge (or jury or policeman) would realize it's the blade that does the damage and not the handle.
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Sanity and the legal system are not always so well aligned.
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Tiger Edge makes one, that carrys like a regular sheath knife, then folds out into a push dagger. 985-377-9394. Check your state laws, you'll fine most states have no problem. Tiger Edge is currently out, however if you order one, they will get it. just food for thought.
Well, I make knives as a hobby and after a while you end up making about all the normal type knives. I started on folding knives, first spring-less or friction folders, then with springs but still looking for something new. A confederate D guard- need the steel. Also a 7" or 9" dag might be interesting.
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Push knives are best for people who are not well trained knife fighters as the punching motion used with them are instinctual for most people people.
The politicians who write the laws are not sane
I agree, but the politicians don't write much stuff themselves. They take their written bills from lobbyists that want something, and when the contribution is enough, the pols introduce the bills.
It's really a pretty simple system.
Kind of like Citizens United.
Companies are people, and money is free speech.
The richest speak the loudest, and that's who our elected officials hear.
If our little squeaks don't include a sufficient contribution, we are just little squeaks.
Sorry for the mini-rant.
Let's get back to push knives.
luckyned
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cold steel makes several different types of inexpensive push daggers. i carry one around my neck on a chain as a backup weapon.
Is there an actual company called Cold Steel or are you referring to a homemade version constructed from a milder steel?
luckyned
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cold steel is a company that makes knives, hawks, and various other items.
Cold Steel is a maker of high quality knives for EDC as well as much larger and more aggressive styles. Push daggers are illegal mostly because they are double edged. Knives with a single edge are considered working knives (depends on size too) but a double edged knife is considered designed to be a weapon.
