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Blades for Self-Defense: Fearsome or Foolhardy?
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KillerFord1977
SAINT
When you dont have a gun, its the next best thing. As long as you know how to use it.
Annihilator
Emissary
KillerFord1977
SAINT
HansGruber
Ronin
There are times when a blade is a better choice than a gun, believe it or not. Contact distance, being wrapped up…
But it’s also not something to do without training.
That being said, I always have a knife on me; the large Sebenza Classic today.
But it’s also not something to do without training.
That being said, I always have a knife on me; the large Sebenza Classic today.
PunchySunshine
Elite
I just had to fly to Chicago for work and it was an incredibly long and naked four days without my standard "Bat Utility Belt" accessories. 1911, knife, OC spray. Luckily I've got some empty handed skills in addition to a salty scowl!
Circle of awareness and making good choices goes a lot further than anything else!
Circle of awareness and making good choices goes a lot further than anything else!
Sld1959
Ronin
Always have a blade, actually two, one easily available for either hand. As noted by others, training is important for best results.
Also often carry an Irish blackthorn stick, or a specially designed cane, especially in areas where firearms are prohibited. Irish stick fighting classes help there too. I started carrying a cane when I had hip replacement, then found how handy they can be.
Also often carry an Irish blackthorn stick, or a specially designed cane, especially in areas where firearms are prohibited. Irish stick fighting classes help there too. I started carrying a cane when I had hip replacement, then found how handy they can be.
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That's how I feel when I visit family in California.
HansGruber
Ronin
I like to carry a Ka-Bar TDI on my off side. Very handy specific-purpose knife…
Not today, though. Tromped through a bunch of sloughs looking for cold-weather pheasants, froze my tuchus off for no shots (buddy got a big rooster, though)…going out for post-hunt burgers & beer now.
Not today, though. Tromped through a bunch of sloughs looking for cold-weather pheasants, froze my tuchus off for no shots (buddy got a big rooster, though)…going out for post-hunt burgers & beer now.
C. Sumpin
Custom
Or simply to clean ur finger (and toenails?) with?
U can also lance a puser with it.
Might want to wipe it afore cutting the cheesecake.
cico7
Custom
cico7
Custom
I have used my swiss army so many times for this, it crazy. Someone forgot a can opener...its don to the rescue!
wmg1299
Professional
I've always carried an assisted-opening folding knife clipped in the front pocket on the opposite side of my EDC. The vast majority of my bladed-weapon training involved using the blade to retain my firearm. The strategy is to keep the gun close to your body (preferably holstered) with your strong hand, while retrieving the blade with your off-hand.
I find that any of the Kershaw blades with the Speed-Assist feature fill the role quite well. I usually buy the "Made in America" models, but I've been impressed by the quality of the lower-priced Chinese-manufactured Kershaw models. I have never actually used my knife for defensive purposes, but the Kershaws have done a good job with all of my typical utility tasks.
I find that any of the Kershaw blades with the Speed-Assist feature fill the role quite well. I usually buy the "Made in America" models, but I've been impressed by the quality of the lower-priced Chinese-manufactured Kershaw models. I have never actually used my knife for defensive purposes, but the Kershaws have done a good job with all of my typical utility tasks.
Bassbob
Emissary
Well at the risk of offending some members I have to say that I think a lot of people get wrapped up in fancy steel, what the SEALS carry and so on. Now I'm not saying I don't have a few high end knives ( mostly autos and OTFs), but I almost never carry them. On any given day I have a beat down $50 auto that has a mediocre steel blade, lovingly sharpened by yours truly with stones, a steel and a strop. Usually a knife I won't cry over if I lose. Always a knife I am not hesitant to use to pry some shite open or use as a chisel if necessary. And for the record, you really can't ruin a knife by sharpening it incorrectly. If you F up the angle you can always get it back. I have used angle grinders to repair broken knives.
I have been in knife fights and I have been stabbed. Take my word for it, the only way to win a knife fight is not to get in one. I do train and understand how to best utilize a blade " For me", but frankly a knife is always a last resort. If there is a pipe or an aluminum baseball bat handy I will go for it first every time.
I have been in knife fights and I have been stabbed. Take my word for it, the only way to win a knife fight is not to get in one. I do train and understand how to best utilize a blade " For me", but frankly a knife is always a last resort. If there is a pipe or an aluminum baseball bat handy I will go for it first every time.
I have never been stabbed, but I have been hit in the head with a light steel tube. It nearly knocked me out, and left a scar 3 inches long. But it did not go well for my attacker, I stopped him with a $30 Buck folder, then I stood trial and I was acquitted. In my view, a Buck folder is an excellent defender, when things hit the fan.
I have one of these and it’s very light, and I can drop into my pocket, or wear it on my belt.
And I can fight with it if I have to, so it’s as good of a knife as I will ever need.
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Bassbob
Emissary
I have a very similar knife. It’s a Buck skinner. Gutted a lot of deer with it.
Your story notwithstanding, I’ll still take a baseball bat over a knife every time.