Ozark Trail folding knife set flashlight and multi-tool are suitable for outdoor situations. Includes a decapitation knife a modified tanto knife and a drop point knife.
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192922004744
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The American Knife and Tool Institute[akti.org] keeps a pretty good list of knife laws and legislation by state that I trust. Many states, counties and municipalities have convoluted knife laws that concern so much more than simply the length of the blade.
I own several Ozark Trail knives and they are nothing fancy, but they build them well enough to be safe to use as the tools they are. The 420 stainless steel these are claimed to be made out of is a low end stainless steel. It will sharpen up easily, just not hold that edge very long when used. Ozark Trail don't spark pride of ownership like a $200 Benchmade does, but they generally offer incredible bang for the buck. Don't confuse them with gas station knives.
Years ago I had an online discussion with one of the buyers tasked with going to China and meeting with knife manufacturers to start production of the Ozark Trail knife line. He said the steel used was on the very low end of the quality spectrum, but Walmart demanded the knives be built sturdy enough to be safe to use and avoid any liability that could come from producing shoddy knives. If nothing else, Walmart is almost paranoid about liability, and I've found the OT knives build quality reflects that and is fairly robust for products designed to be the very definition of budget friendly.
If these styles of budget knives appeal to you, or you needs a filler to hit $35 for free shipping on your order, I wouldn't be afraid to jump on this deal.
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One note, quite a few states don't allow edc of blade lengths longer than 3" unless it's specifically a hunting knife.
The American Knife and Tool Institute[akti.org] keeps a pretty good list of knife laws and legislation by state that I trust. Many states, counties and municipalities have convoluted knife laws that concern so much more than simply the length of the blade.
I own several Ozark Trail knives and they are nothing fancy, but they build them well enough to be safe to use as the tools they are. The 420 stainless steel these are claimed to be made out of is a low end stainless steel. It will sharpen up easily, just not hold that edge very long when used. Ozark Trail don't spark pride of ownership like a $200 Benchmade does, but they generally offer incredible bang for the buck. Don't confuse them with gas station knives.
Years ago I had an online discussion with one of the buyers tasked with going to China and meeting with knife manufacturers to start production of the Ozark Trail knife line. He said the steel used was on the very low end of the quality spectrum, but Walmart demanded the knives be built sturdy enough to be safe to use and avoid any liability that could come from producing shoddy knives. If nothing else, Walmart is almost paranoid about liability, and I've found the OT knives build quality reflects that and is fairly robust for products designed to be the very definition of budget friendly.
If these styles of budget knives appeal to you, or you needs a filler to hit $35 for free shipping on your order, I wouldn't be afraid to jump on this deal.
Last edited by Paladin3 April 6, 2024 at 09:06 AM.
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A quick search shows that only 2 states have a 3" limit (Delaware and Vermont) for carrying concealed. Not exactly "quite a few". Two additional states, Colorado and Nebraska list 3.5 inches.
As mentioned earlier, the laws get more complicated with folding vs. fixed vs. automatic vs. gravity etc, but it's disingenuous to claim that these knifes would be restricted in "quite a few" states.
A quick search shows that only 2 states have a 3" limit (Delaware and Vermont) for carrying concealed. Not exactly "quite a few". Two additional states, Colorado and Nebraska list 3.5 inches.
As mentioned earlier, the laws get more complicated with folding vs. fixed vs. automatic vs. gravity etc, but it's disingenuous to claim that these knifes would be restricted in "quite a few" states.
Didn't know this. As a Delaware resident, I guess I have to go measure the blade of my Swiss Army knife now.
One note, quite a few states don't allow edc of blade lengths longer than 3" unless it's specifically a hunting knife.
A lot of cities say you can't put your trash out before 5pm the day before and have to bring your cans in before nightfall on trash day, too, but some laws are widely ignored. If someone wants to arrest me for carrying a 3.5" folding pocket knife, they can go ahead and do that. My lawyer will get the charged dropped, and I'll be sure never to spend another cent in whatever state that is. That's all a pretty unlikely scenario.
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I own several Ozark Trail knives and they are nothing fancy, but they build them well enough to be safe to use as the tools they are. The 420 stainless steel these are claimed to be made out of is a low end stainless steel. It will sharpen up easily, just not hold that edge very long when used. Ozark Trail don't spark pride of ownership like a $200 Benchmade does, but they generally offer incredible bang for the buck. Don't confuse them with gas station knives.
Years ago I had an online discussion with one of the buyers tasked with going to China and meeting with knife manufacturers to start production of the Ozark Trail knife line. He said the steel used was on the very low end of the quality spectrum, but Walmart demanded the knives be built sturdy enough to be safe to use and avoid any liability that could come from producing shoddy knives. If nothing else, Walmart is almost paranoid about liability, and I've found the OT knives build quality reflects that and is fairly robust for products designed to be the very definition of budget friendly.
If these styles of budget knives appeal to you, or you needs a filler to hit $35 for free shipping on your order, I wouldn't be afraid to jump on this deal.
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edit: as others have pointed out, I should have originally included municipalities in my original post, not just states... added the detail now.
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I own several Ozark Trail knives and they are nothing fancy, but they build them well enough to be safe to use as the tools they are. The 420 stainless steel these are claimed to be made out of is a low end stainless steel. It will sharpen up easily, just not hold that edge very long when used. Ozark Trail don't spark pride of ownership like a $200 Benchmade does, but they generally offer incredible bang for the buck. Don't confuse them with gas station knives.
Years ago I had an online discussion with one of the buyers tasked with going to China and meeting with knife manufacturers to start production of the Ozark Trail knife line. He said the steel used was on the very low end of the quality spectrum, but Walmart demanded the knives be built sturdy enough to be safe to use and avoid any liability that could come from producing shoddy knives. If nothing else, Walmart is almost paranoid about liability, and I've found the OT knives build quality reflects that and is fairly robust for products designed to be the very definition of budget friendly.
If these styles of budget knives appeal to you, or you needs a filler to hit $35 for free shipping on your order, I wouldn't be afraid to jump on this deal.
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As mentioned earlier, the laws get more complicated with folding vs. fixed vs. automatic vs. gravity etc, but it's disingenuous to claim that these knifes would be restricted in "quite a few" states.
As mentioned earlier, the laws get more complicated with folding vs. fixed vs. automatic vs. gravity etc, but it's disingenuous to claim that these knifes would be restricted in "quite a few" states.
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More importantly, how does the knife fight back?