Reddit reviews Spyderco Endura 4 Signature Folder Knife with 3.80" VG-10 Steel Blade with Emerson Opener and FRN Handle - PlainEdge Grind - C10PGYW
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FRONT-RUNNER - The Endura 4 sets the standard as one of the best-selling folding knives ever made. All members of the Endura 4 family include a four-position clip, a high-strength back lock mechanism, and Trademark Round Hole.EASY-TO-USE - With the Emerson Opener hook this blade stands out from the rest. This integral hook on the spine of the blade snags the pocket as the knife is drawn quickly and automatically pivots the blade open.LIGHT AND DURABLE - This Endura handle is fabricated with Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon. FRN is a polymer mixed with glass fiber that is injection molded and formed into a sleek textured handle, creating a lightweight yet high-strength knife handle.ADVANCED CUTTING PERFORMANCE - This lightweight knife includes our Saber Grind blade. This grind maintains full thickness through a larger portion of the blade for increased strength and elevated cutting performance.A SECURE GRIP - To provide a non slip grip, these knives are molded with our patented pattern, Bi-Directional Texturing. This texture pattern consists of opposing graduated steps radiating outward from the center of the handle.
maybe you should look into some spydercos. i bought 2 kershaws (leek, cyro 2) and i dont even look at them since igot my endura http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Endura-Plain-Folding-Knife/dp/B00190VMFM/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1457278769&sr=8-13&keywords=spyderco
One of these?
Buy another Spyderco... Get the Endura 4 Wave
You aren't gonna get much better than 8cr13mov for under 50. Especially in a good defensive blade. The Emerson wave is probably the fastest way to deploy a knife other than a fixed blade. If you want a folder I'd suggest one of these
Waved Endura
Kershaw CQC7K
I know you said you don't like the plastic handle, but have you considered a waved Endura? With a small amount if practice, it will deploy as you draw it, and it has about a 4" blade. Personally, I would buy a less expensive knife (like the Endura) for duty, and a nice fancy weekend knife that you aren't going to thrash on as much. That's just me though.
Have you been turned down for concealed carry yet? Apply for a CCW first, that's your best tool for self defense. Law of the land in CA is shall issue (Puerta v Gore) but many areas are refusing to follow the law until appeals are heard, but it's worth a try.
Either way it sounds like you should take a judicious use of lethal force class to learn what to do, when, and how. The number one priority of course is running away. California has both stand your ground (Lethal force may be justified in the defense of yourself or others in a situation facing imminent bodily harm) and castle doctrine (home invasion is considered to be an imminent bodily harm situation). In CA if you don't act within the law they have no problem putting you in jail so it's up to you to shoulder the responsibility if you choose to carry. Also regardless of whether or not you acted within the law you will get sued after the fact.
Because I hate it when people get preachy when asked a question and provide no actual relevant information, in regards to your question:
In CA there are usually no length restrictions on a knife you can concealed carry, only the type. Basically a folder without being a switchblade. In schools the length limit of a fixed or locking blade is 2.5" In city buildings, meetings, court houses, etc the limit is 4".
For a quality sub 4" blade I think the Spyderco Endura 4 Wave is great: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00190VMFM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=MZWJMM7PLOK8&coliid=I16PPRQSFTZH5Z
The little hook on the back of the blade is to snag your pocket to speed deploy the blade one handed as you pull the knife out.
If you require the short blade the Spyderco Chicago was designed with that restriction in mind: http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Chicago-Plain-Knife-Black/dp/B0056NM2WK/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1409935552&sr=1-1&keywords=spyderco+chicago
Spyderco Endura 4 Wave