Best Spyderco for SD?

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I need advice ASAP. I am wanting to buy my husband a knife for self-defense for Christmas(I know, I know...I'm ordering a little late). He has his concealed carry, but he can't carry to/from work, so I'm wanting something that will help him to feel protected walking from the parking garage and back. I was looking at the MOD line, but I think he really likes Spyderco. Any Advice on which to choose? I'm totally lost. I don't mind spending up to $100-150 on one. I want something nice. This will be mainly for self-defense though. He also likes the combo edge I think. Please help a clueless wife. Any advice on best place to buy would be great too. :-) Thanks!
 
Is he trained to fight with a knife? If not, you're much better off getting him some training or another means of SD. If he is, then he'll already have a predilection toward a particular kind of knife.

Knives probably require more training to use in SD than any other device. I have my CCW too, and I'm very capable with it, but my CCW training in no way prepared me to fight with a knife.
 
No, he has no formal training, but I'm getting him a book on it also to start him off. And being that it's a "gift" I really don't want to ask him what kind he wants..lol I just wanted some ideas for what he should carry.
 
I think would choose a knife that goes well with the book.
A Yojimbo would be a good choice to accompany a book by Janich for instance and a Chinook would be a good choice for practicing more Bowie like knifefighting skills.
Before deciding on a knife you should also take into account what he would be comfortable with carrying. Legal size limits etc. In the end any knife can be used for SD.
 
Ok, thanks. The book I was planning on getting was the one by Janich called "Knife Fighting, A Practical Course". It had great reviews. I was looking at the MOD lines of knives, Janich Tempest and Keating Hornet. But I think he prefers the way the Spyderco's open and just the brand overall. I'm overwhelmed by how many choices there are.
 
Well the yojimbo would compliment MJs book nicely and also has the advantage of being fairly small making it probably legal anywhere and comfortable to carry. Other options to consider, Chinook II, manix or 80mm manix, persian, ATR, police, yeah you are correct, lots of choices. If he likes Spyderco then I am sure he will like any model you choose.
where to buy... 1sks.com knifecenter.com knivesplus.com newgraham.com and oh so many more but these are reputable and have competetive prices.
 
As the Yojimbo is a Janich design it is the perfect knife to accompany his book(s). It takes a little getting used to and it is really SD oriented (at least in my opinion) but would make a great gift and due to its size is legal in most places. To be honest I must say I find it less attractive as a general utility knife but it is an excellent SD only knife.
 
Maybe I'll just do the book and 100 bucks or so..lol Then he can choose his own, go test some out, etc. I'll be sure and let him read your suggestions. That may be my best bet and he'll get what he wants too.
 
If you can find it, try getting a Gunting. It was desgined with FMA in mind and would compliment his training should he go that route. I would however stay away from the SS C07 as its a little too slippery to be 100% reliable in a pinch.

On the other hand if they ever brought back the G-10 version.........:thumbup: :D
 
With no training at all, I would recommend a Civilian.

With training, I would recommend a Gunting.

For a knife that can be used equally well by someone with no training, and those with training, I'd say Yojimbo.
 
Don't forget the Massad Ayoob. It is a great knife for self defense as well. I have most of the Spyderco or have had them and the ones I really like that would work in a self defense situation are in order of preference:
1. Ayoob
2. Para-Military
3. Police
4. Military
5. Yojimbo
6. Manix
7. Endura
8. Centofante II

There are other good ones but the ones listed are the ones I have the most experience with and liked the best.
 
A good knife with tons of cutting edge is the "Rescue" model. With the big 93 mm flat serrated edge it cuts better than any other Spyderco I have ever used. It is even available in bright orange which is enough to scare me away! It used by firefighters where I live and marketed to those needing a knife in emergency situations. It isn't very pointy and many think it is ugly but it sure can cut a bunch!

Here is a link to more info about it.

http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=71

It's big but not heavy.
 
Since a folder was not specified, I'm shocked that no one suggested the Kumo (or the ronin, if you can find one). On that note, although this is a spyderco forum, I should also mention the KaBar TDI. IMO, a folder never beats a fixed blade for self defense.

- Chris
 
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Do you have one of these, kgriggs? How do you like it? I looked at Don Rearic's review, and couldn't help but think "maybe he's not completely correct... maybe it would be great in pikal grip..." Yes? No?

Peace.
 
Yep, I have one. There are only two ways you can hold the knife. Normal way with the tip up and the edge forward and flip over the same way. Any other way is not very comfortable. I really like as a self defense knife that can be used as a EDC. Unlike the Cilvilian, you can still use the Ayoob as an EDC. The Cilvilian is a one trick pony for sure.
 
Another vote for a Civilian; It's what my wife carries.

You may want to find out whether he likes tip up or tip down carry and then choice between the Civilian and Matriach.
 
The dodo is excellant for self-protection and is soon to be discontinued adding collector value to its' small size (small convienent size making constant carry more likely).
Order two training knives (Spyderco "Endura" trainers are great and inexpensive at newgraham.com ) and the "Fighting folders" video by Michael Janich (http://paladin-press.com/detail.aspx?ID=1180 ) instead of the book and you'll have a basic program from which to start training. (It's much easier to learn from a video than from a book!)
He'll need a training partner and here's where you can really show him how much you care! Knife work is also very empowering to women (men are inherantly afraid of women with knives, how much better to actualy have skills!) and it's really a lot of fun.
 
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