xfilion wrote:I looked at the Lansky but, like a few people on this thread, was put off by its size. Unfortunately, due to the draconian knife laws in this country, we tend to be scuppered on carrying, what I would term, an effective EDC carry. If you are only going to be using a folder, unfortunately the best are locking. However, I do agree that if you do need to carry a knife then its a Swiss army or a UK legal penknife is the only option.
For me, the problem with the Lansky is the width of the knife, it's a really chunky beast.
Just looking at the pictures you can see that with a 3" long blade, the width or height of the blade is therefore about 2" (ish) and this is also reflected in the handle. The blade really doesn't need to be as thick, it serves no real purpose and this also makes the handle uncomfortable to use and hold.
As for EDC, it really depends where you are, I have no issue carrying around the Liong Mah at work, home (or in the general area), out walking the dogs, out in the woods etc etc, but I would not carry it (or any blade) in pub, or restaurant or shopping centre etc.
I may pick one up at some point seeing as they're cheap enough.
