Best khukuri for self-defense?

JaklarOcksa said:
Nope. That would be a bad idea ;)

I'm thinking underneath the sport coat or some other jacket I wear 95% of the time. Something to pull out if and when the situation would call for it. (If you walked through my neighborhood, I think you'd understand.... not 'violent thugs with MP5s' or anything, just street punks with a penchant for mugging people.
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I used to live in Hayward, which had a similar atmosphere. If you want protection, you'll carry something that supplements training. A decent, traditional fixed bladed knife will be easier to conceal, will imprint in clothing much less, and has fighting systems that are easier to learn due to availability of techniques. You'll be hard pressed to find proper martial handling of a khukuri.
 
Au contrir! Martial use of the kukri requires only the learning of around 8-10 moves. Drills can be practiced against any tree in the woods.

First is to learn how to safely draw the knife. Then the rolling snap to the head from both sides. Arm cut , Gut cut, Leg cut. Two hand cut. and a stomp to move the opponent backwards as well as footwork to facilitate moving around the subject.

Fun times
 
Get a cane. Walk with it. Not some hospital cast-off, even make a walking stick of cane length from hickory or oak. You use a dedicated weapon, you got troubles.

Barring that, and much against my advice, investigate a landscaping spike, and be ready to drop it and run after any such encounter.

Practice shouting "Please don't kill me!!!" even if you are not afraid at all. Seriously.

And...don't let yourself get in situations that will involve injuring others if you can help it. Change your route, if possible.

Self-defense involves considering what happens to you AFTER any physical confrontation, as well.

Be safe.
 
Kismet, great words.

Not a khukuri but along the same lines: A nice heavy flashlight of 'security' grade or better is carried by some. A ball peen hammer has been carried by others. Cane has much better reach.
 
I agree on the walking stick or a pocket knife at most... the versatility and deadliness of a kukri might at first seem like a plus but in reality, should you use it to defend yourself, you pretty much have forfeited any chance at a "self-defense" plea in court.

Firstly, the use of deadly force is generally only permitted if you have NO other alternative - i.e. you have no chance of fleeing (or if turning your back might cause you grievous harm) from a situation in which you authentically feel your life or the life of others around you are being threatened. Secondly, the weapon with which you choose to defend yourself says a lot about intent - a pocket knife, walking stick or other everyday item will help illustrate how dire the situation was whereas a kukri would connote that you were already carrying it to defend yourself using deadly force.
 
Cold Steel makes a really nice defense cane. Fiberglass shaft and a nice steel ball handle. They have a video where they are destroying cinder blocks with it.
 
Walking stick is good, flashlight ok, but in all honesty I've always felt that if it comes to the point that I draw a weapon, then all other opptions have already been exhausted and it's them or me and I'll use what ever gets the job done and worry about the rest when it's over if I'm still alive.whether that's a 12 in kurkri, a walking stick, or piece of pipe.
 
HARPERSGRACE said:
Walking stick is good, flashlight ok, but in all honesty I've always felt that if it comes to the point that I draw a weapon, then all other opptions have already been exhausted and it's them or me and I'll use what ever gets the job done and worry about the rest when it's over if I'm still alive.whether that's a 12 in kurkri, a walking stick, or piece of pipe.
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Yep, I agree - should I be faced with a life or death situation, I'd do anything to survive and wouldn't bother considering the possible repercussions during the event. However, the thing being questioned here is intent and pre-meditation... whether the event justified deadly force or not, the jury is going to be a HELL of a lot more questioning when the weapon used was an unfamiliar, oddly shaped, large knife rather than a weapon of opportunity such a walking stick, flashlight, pocket (utility) knife, etc.

Do I care about living? Hell yes. Do I also care about not being thrown behind bars for choosing to defend myself? A bigger hell yes.
 
I understand what you're saying, if it comes to court then using a walking stick etc...hell even a gun, would be easier to justify than a large knife...and you're totally right...

So carry a big knife and never use it unless you're in a position so dire that you really don't care about whether someone will consider it justifiable or not.
 
I've always had the notion that if you're in a place where you "have" to carry a weapon for defensive purposes, then you shouldn't be there in the first place. And it's served me well.
 
Probably will get dinged for this, but oh well- carrying a knife with the choice of a primary (versus a last resort) self defense weapon is just foolish. If you're not inclined to carry a firearm, a can of good pepper spray and baton is both more legally sound will defeat most would be attackers, including those with knives. Carrying a knife to scare-off would be attackers is one thing, getting close enough to use it is another, and is extremely risky.
 
As others have said, using a very large knife, even if technically legal, will look even worse than a handgun.

NEVER brandish a knife. If you need to use a knife defensively, your attacker shouldn't know you have it until it's already been used.

Canes are good.

John
 
A chopping weapon isn't a good choice in an urban/indoor environment. That being said, if you are going to be in a position to swing and want something concealable, I'd consider an ASP collapsible baton. Any knife will be considered a deadly weapon; a baton would be a prosecutor's judgment call, but I think you'd have a lot better chance of staying out of court. As others have said, a good name-brand pepper spray (you're betting a lot on it being effective, this isn't the thing to get at a discount outlet) would probably be even better.
 
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Spectre said:
As others have said, using a very large knife, even if technically legal, will look even worse than a handgun.

NEVER brandish a knife. If you need to use a knife defensively, your attacker shouldn't know you have it until it's already been used.

Canes are good.

John
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Roger Oster is the man to go to for canes, IMO. Mendowood canes are the best.
 
Well, canvas micarta sticks are the absolute best, if you learn to handle the weight. They look like wood, hit like metal (while still flexing a little to absorb shock), and are far stronger than you will ever be.

John
 
I wouldn't advise carrying a baton, in most places its illegal to carry a baton unless you are a police officer or security guard and have current training on the baton, otherwise it is a club and a deadly weapon. I would advise one of the Cold Steel Blackthorn walking sticks.
 
Yvsa said:
Uwinv how do the ones you mention compare to those made by Cane Masters?


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Yvsa,
Here is a link to the Mendowood sticks. They look beautiful!http://yhst-1129393017033.stores.yahoo.net/
I do love my Canemasters though. The crook is very useful and supportive.
IIRC, when I bought my Canemasters back in the late 90's when my back was in a real bad way, Canemasters had training material that combined a combat cane and a regular pocket folding knife.
That might be something for the OP to think about. Walking stick and folding knife. Two things that won't draw attention to you if TSHTF and you need to use it.
If I had to choose a khuk for martial use though, it would be my Kesar made Gelbu Special. It is fast and powerful.:eek:
 
Thanks ArchAngel those are beautiful and also high tech in a primitive sorta way.:thumbup: :o ;)

I love my Canemasters as well and it has served me in good stead although I've never needed it for combat thank goodness!
There's one fellow out there though that evidently doesn't approve of embellishments on a fighting cane though. ;)
In chasing around to see what else I could find about him I did find this really interesting article on cane fighting.

But to stay on topic and to answer the OP's question I can vouch that the sight of a 12" Ang Khola can be enough too make a young, 17 to 19 y.o. and inexperienced, would be robber with a knife that likes to prey on somewhat older and infirm folks pi$$ his pants and make him and his accomplice run off in fright.:thumbup: :cool: :D
But that was more luck than anything else, had the kids had a couple of successful hits under their belts the 12" Ang Khola might have had to have been brought fully into play.
As always if you have a weapon and you absolutely feel that you're being compelled to bring it into play you had best be damned well prepared to use it! :eek: :(
And if you're going to be using a knife you had best be damned well prepared to get bloodier than you could ever imagine!!!! :barf:

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