Best Combat Knife for Everyday Carry

Check out a Becker bk17..... New fixed blade.... Around $60-70 bucks....1095 carbon steel.... Clip point excellent sheaths.... Love this one
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Even though i don't believe in carrying guns and knives for self defense because they are entirely unnecessary and often put the carrier at a higher risk (at least in the places i have so far lived in and traveled to) i understand the desire to own something that's good at a specific task. i didn't choose .357 over .38 special because i thought i needed the more powerful cartridge . . i chose it because i thought it was cool. the spyderco knives with the curved blades (the civilian, the p'kal) are not good self defense weapons despite how they are marketed. sorry guys but they defy all conventional knife fighting wisdom. get a sturdy fixed blade that is as long as possible. if 3 1/2 inches is your length limit get a 3 1/2 inch blade. the essee mentioned above or a becker would be great choices if they fit your size requirements. the other thing to consider is that in a real fight one of your biggest worries would be getting disarmed so the grip is important.
 
The Spyderco P'kal works if you're trained to use it properly. It fits my fighting style so it's my EDC. However, I see a fixed blade in my future and will need to learn how to fight/carry it properly.
 
What about the Spyderco Yojimbo 2. Its a wharncliffe blade that is also designed as a self defense tool. from spyderco's website:

Designed by noted personal-defense trainer Michael Janich, the Yojimbo2 is an evolved expression of his original Spyderco Yojimbo design, which pioneered the application of the Wharncliffe blade in tactical folders. The refined ergonomics of the Yojimbo2 complement the natural contours of the hand, ensuring maximum surface contact and positive control. They also encourage a thumb-forward grip and make the 3-1/4-inch CPM S30V blade a natural extension of the hand.
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freedoom said:
What about the Spyderco Yojimbo 2. Its a wharncliffe blade that is also designed as a self defense tool. from spyderco's website:



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This is what I was thinking. Something about the Wharncliffe blade style makes certain self defense actions just intuitive. The tip on the Yojimbo seems scary, but the scraping and slicing the straight edge could achieve is just brutal. Michael Janich is awesome too.
 
Just tryin to get this guy killed or what fellas? Oh never mind I've said my bit.
 
Myker said:
Just tryin to get this guy killed or what fellas? Oh never mind I've said my bit.
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I just said capable of Self Defense, the most deadly knife I have is a little Spyderco Dragonfly 2 just for cutting boxs, letters, etc. I understand your concern, don't worry though. I'm just going to keep it in my collection, so just looking for a cool looking blade. Thats all.
 
BePrepared said:
you ever seen someone continue to be aggressive whilst gathering up their intestines and trying to put them back in?

IMHO, the best weapon in a fight is the one your opponent never knows you had until he is missing parts which he would prefer to keep
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No, but I've seen the movie "Hannibal" to which you're referring. While I would hate to meet that guy while he's holding any sort of blade, I think you are living in your imagination too much. Honestly people with such violent fantasies in mind often die young. That whole convincing themselves that the most aggressive mindset is the best.
 
I love the neigh sayers on here.what is wrong with defending yourself. I've taught hand to hand combat. I've found in my experience that even an untrained civilian can do a whole lot of damage with a knife. I can do a whole lot of damage with a pen. So what's the hang up here.
 
BlueFalcon said:
I love the neigh sayers on here.what is wrong with defending yourself. I've taught hand to hand combat. I've found in my experience that even an untrained civilian can do a whole lot of damage with a knife. I can do a whole lot of damage with a pen. So what's the hang up here.
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Agreed.
 
Combat knife and folder should not be intermingled. Folders are made for everyday medium duty cutting tasks. Can certain folders handle more? Yes. When it comes to a knife that you are going to be carrying strictly for self defense you want a fixed blade with at least a half guard, no serrations, and avoid tantos. You want something you can slice and hack with, but you also need something you can confidently stab with. If you hit a bone you're going to be happy you have a fixed blade with some kind of finger guard. Anything less is inviting self inflicted wounds.
 
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