BK7 and the BG

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barber oregon

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I have in my main BOB three 'big' knives -- Mora 2000, Pilot Survival Knife and BK7. The recent blackout and reading this forum reminded me that in a prolonged urban disaster, there might be a need to defend oneself. Guns are dificult to obtain here in Canada:grumpy:

My question: if the need arose to take out a BG which one of these knives should I make a grab for?

I know some of you are thinking that if I knew anything about knife fighting that I'd know which knife to pull (know very little) or that it'll be a futile effort if there were a mob of BGs (or even two) but I would be interested in your opinions/suggestions.
 
As with many things, it's not so much what you've got, but how you use it that counts. Get some instruction in knife fighting if that is your intent.
I would also suggest that you find a martial arts school (dojo) that trains in unarmed combat, as opposed to tournament "sport" karate. Ask the sensei (teacher) to show you how to use a weapon called a jo (pronounced joe)- it is a thick, tough stick about 4' in length. It will give you the ability to stand off from someone with a knife and put their lights out. An ordinary heavy "walking stick" makes a great jo, and the Nazis in your government will overlook it because it is something that left wing liberals use to hike with.
Better yet, move to some place that has enough sense to recognize it's citizens right to self defense. Go to a tactical pistolcraft class (Gunsite, Thunder Ranch, Yavapi, DTI. PDT etc.) Do not rely on your local gunshop commando "expert". Then, buy a weapon, practice, get a proper concealment rig and a concealed weapon license. Only then will you truly have a realistic shot at surviving a criminal/terrorist attack.
 
My suggestion would be to get yourself a good stout walking stick and a quality 2-4 oz OC stream spray (such as Fox Labs or Punch), and a high intensity lithium battery flashlight (such as Surefire). You also might want to consider a collapsible baton (ASP).

Whatever you do try to blend in with the crowd – military style gear stands out and is bound to bring you unwanted attention from both the bad guys and the cops. Anything carried as a weapon should be concealable.

As to the three fixed blade knives in your BOB, I would pick the one I liked best, and trade the other two for a multitool and an extra bottle of water.





- Frank
 
Glad to see someone else likes the Mora 2000 - a great utility knife! If you're looking for a more SD style blade I'd suggest the Spyderco Perrin. It's light and easily carried. Also, the walking stick is a great idea.
 
I agree with learning to use a staff. 5' is about right for all around hiking. And it doesn't take long to become effective in defense. It's fun to train, even alone, and you see results fast. Always take a staff to a knife fight. Of those knives, probably the PSK because it's lighter (quicker) than the BK7. Better yet, get a Nighthawk. It will perform similar chores, but when you heft it you'll know why you want it in a fight.
 
Barber O,

The last time I was in Canada I was wearing my USMC Ka-Bar on my belt and it was scaring the sheep. Some French speaking citizen said someting to me in French about it of which I understood nothing other than the snotty attitude. At least he understood English prefectly.

Anyway, if you have to defend youself with a knife you want an extremely sharp knife, one that points well (Point close to centerline) and one that has enough "belly" to allow a cut or slash.

The rest is up to you. Knives are most effective when you have one, he does not, and he didn't see it coming until it hit him. That sounds nasty and it is but that is reality when it comes to knives. That is how people gt attacked with a knife, they just show up all of a sudden. Going blade to blade with someone is a fools game, run, get distance, hide, whatever. Mac
 
The knife isn't as important as where and how you strike with the blade. If you train to make specific cuts, all of those knives should work well.
 
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