3 knifes which one?

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Ive decided on 3 knifes for defense, all folders cause i cannot find any concealble enough fixed blades.

Cuda Maxx
Spyderco MIlitary
and the Benchmade griptalion

ANy downsides to any of these knifes, which would you choose?

Thanks
 
The Cuda Maxx is a little large for some people as I've noted from forum response. I've never carried one myself so I don't know firsthand.

Of the Military and Griptilian though I would have to say the Military. I like the extra length that it has over the BM and also I much prefer G10. I think overtime it's more durable and has a heftier, stronger feel. The Spydercos longer handle makes it more ergo and more comfortable for me.

The Griptilian is a good knife but I would take the Military over it no questions asked for both utility and possible SD applications.
 
I'd go with Military. It has a good point for thrusting, and enough belly for a deep slashing cut.

The Cuda Maxx I think is a bit big, but I've carried big folder before, such as the Sifu, with no problem at all. Also XL Voyagers & Gunsites. Maybe it's more the fact that I just do not like the knife's design, however well thought out.

Benchmades are just not my cup of tea. I like the balisongs, but that's about it. Sorry Les! :( (Les DeAsis and I went to high school down in Salinas, CA together)
 
Originally posted by DgrantD
Ive decided on 3 knifes for defense, all folders cause i cannot find any concealble enough fixed blades.
Cuda Maxx
Spyderco MIlitary
and the Benchmade griptalion
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Good question!:)

You've listed three completely different knives...
and I mean COMPLETELY different.

The Cuda Maxx is a large fighter but is difficult to draw and open quickly.
The Spyderco is a little faster to get out and open and Spyderco is great at fitting you hand.
The Benchmade is easily the fastest of all three, but the Griptillion is really a utility blade and not really a fighter.

Benchmade offers a lot of knives with the same Axis lock that the Griptillian has, but are much larger and more suited to fighting. I'd recommend a Benchmade Axis AFCK or a large McHenry Williams.

I really think you'd be most happy with a Benchmade, but you'd better look at some of their other knives because they certainly have better knives to serve your purpose than the Griptillian but still have all the same benefits.
 
Of the three, but the Spyderco. But my opinion would be toss the griptilian as a fighting knife and get an 806D2! :D
 
Cuda Maxx, if your picking from the 3. Spyderco in close second and I also aggree that you should choose a diffrent model BM
 
the cuda maxx is kinda big and maybe hard to carry, i don't like the clip position and it doesn't seem like you can get it out and opened quickly although i have heard of people with methods of quick deployment. the military is a great choice and the griptilian would be a good choice for utility but like the others said a axis afck would be a better choice and imo the better then teh cuda or the spyderco
 
Of the three, I would highly recommend the Spyderco Military. Lightweight design, hefty blade w/plenty of belly, the excellent ergonomic grip, and most important of all for a quick draw, the oversized Spyderco Trademarked Hole put this Spydie above any other blade for me. With some practice you can draw the Millie at lightning speed. ;) :cool:
 
I would definitely rule out the Griptilian as a self-defense blade. It is, however an excellent general purpose knife.

The Military is probably a little quicker of the other two you mentioned to deploy, but one angle to consider is the Cuda Maxx's potential as an impact weapon in a situation that might call for punitive but not deadly force.

At a school board meeting back home that got a little testy, a fellow I knew did a pretty good number on our superintendent of schools with a Buck 110 held closed in the icepick position. :D

I'd say you could raise a pretty good knot with the Cuda Maxx.
 
Of the 3 you mentioned, I'd go with the Military. As stated, the Griptilian is a utility design---the 806 or 710 would be a much better choice in a BM.
 
I don't know where you live but I think the bottom line is if you use a knife on someone and tear out their innards, and they die a horrible death, the fact that they might have been threatening you will be lost in the court proceedings and you'll be f___ed.

The person you slashed will turn out to be someone's "baby." They'll question why you were carrying a "weapon" in the first place. Unfortunately, your best defense is probably a good pair of running shoes.:(
 
The person you slashed will turn out to be someone's "baby." They'll question why you were carrying a "weapon" in the first place. Unfortunately, your best defense is probably a good pair of running shoes.
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Spoken like a true victim :(
 
Are you a street fighting veteran? I'm not being sarcastic, for all I know you may very well be.
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I can honestly say that I am, And I am not proud of that fact:( But as a law abidding citizen, I am not going to run from some punk that threatens my life. The way I look at it, If you are minding your own business and someone attacks you, they are going to feel my wrath and I will worry about court when I get there.

Decent people shouldn't have to worry about allot of the things they have to now adays. Its time the criminals start worrying. :)

What you said above is not only the smartest thing to do, But also the safest I guess :rolleyes: So I appologize if I was being offensive.

:)
 
No problem, I believe in self defense. Never been in that type of situation, so don't know what I'd do. I was a block away from the WTC on 9-11 and I ran like a mother____er, though.

By the way, if you look anything like your avatar, I wouldn't mess with you.
 
Contrary to the opinions of those who have posted on the Cuda Maxx but have never carried one, it is very easy to carry and disappears into your pocket. My Spyderco Military is a dandy EDC and not as shocking to the sheeple, but for a serious folding fighter, it can't come close to my Cuda Maxx.

My Cuda Maxx is a beautiful 5.5 in. piece of first-rate steel (D2), and titanium, with a frame lock, superior worksmanship and bowie design. It slides into pants, suit or sport jacket pockets and you are unaware of its presence. Although I like my Millie a lot, the Maxx is twice the knife.
 
Of the 3 listed, I'd also choose the Spydie Military, for the reasons already mentioned. But...If I KNEW I was going to HAVE TO defend myself with a folder, I would choose my Cold Steel Vaquero Grande, as that monster has ALOT of reach (6 inch blade, 13 inches opened), and it cuts like a chainsaw that has been fed jet fuel!.:eek:.
 
For me, it's definately the Military.
It's suitable for easy carry for most of the people with different "body configurations" and it's very lightweight. Lock up seems to be very solid from the times that I mess with my friend's Military, and I have confidence that it can do both slashing and piercing well.
If you don't like the Military, usually us Spyderco-nuts will suggest either the Starmate or Chinook.
There are also other folders that would also do the task well. However, I believe that the griptillian is more of a utility blade and the handle thickness boggles my mind at times...
Although often slammed for not using a good steel, I think the CRKT P/K Companion could be a nice self defense fixed blade. I have it and the grip is excellent. There are other fixed blade about 4-5" blade length from BM and Spyderco that could also fit the bill, but make sure the law allows you to carry it concealed. I certainly couldn't....
 
I'd just like to throw in my two cents in favor of the Camillus CUDA Maxx. I do carry the Maxx as my EDC. No question that it's a big knife, but it is quite slim and light. Mine rides clipped to a pocket and draws no notice from me or others.

For defensive purposes I prefer it to anything else on the market. There are a lot of reasons including the opening flippers, the dual guards, the balance, the sharp point, and the ample belly. Length is certainly an advantage in defense, but I also prefer the Maxx to other mega-folders because of its simplicity and strength. I absolutely trust the Maxx's big wide blade and framelock to take whatever impacts occur without giving or breaking. The Maxx is just tougher than the Sifu or Vaquero.

You are looking at some great knives, but size does matter. :)

--Bob Q
 
Thanks guys, I think I am going to buy both the Cuda Maxx and the spyderco military :) , ill carry which ever i like more. In case you guys didnt know, i am a beginner in my knowledge of knifes, I come over here from www.assaultweb.net check it out Its a great site.

Thanks again,

Grant
 
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