Is there any boot knives you guys like? Im looking for one. Max length I want is 5 inches. It will pretty much be a self protection knife. I'm working at a family owned restaurant and we have been having a lot of break ins in the area so I think it would be smart to have one.
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Is a knife really the best solution in that situation? With that out of the way, a 5 inch boot knife seems kind of hard to find unless you go custom. I don't know of any that small. My first suggestion was a ZT 0150, but it's 7.5 inches overall.
Not really boot knives, but these fall under your length requirement. I'm not a spokesperson for TOPS knives btw. It's the only company that came to mind that had smaller fixed blades.
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=22
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=44
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=69
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=73
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=291
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=324
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=333
If you want a custom boot knife that's 5 inches long, I'd recommend http://www.michaelmorrisknives.com/ His prices are very reasonable.
EDIT: The more I think about it, the more a knife is not the solution for your situation. I'd consider an alarm system. Beyond that, if someone were breaking in and I was there, I'd grab the nearest chair, frying pan, what have you. You'll probably get to it quicker than a boot knife if you kept the boot knife...in your boot.
If you are so inclined to get training, go with a firearm. If you still want a knife, I'd ditch the boot knife and go for a karambit. I imagine a karambit is easier to use without thinking about it if you have zero training, since your grip on the knife and the orientation of the blade makes it intuitive for you to just 'punch' at the assailant. The ring also makes it harder to get disarmed.
Not really boot knives, but these fall under your length requirement. I'm not a spokesperson for TOPS knives btw. It's the only company that came to mind that had smaller fixed blades.
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=22
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=44
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=69
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=73
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=291
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=324
http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=333
If you want a custom boot knife that's 5 inches long, I'd recommend http://www.michaelmorrisknives.com/ His prices are very reasonable.
EDIT: The more I think about it, the more a knife is not the solution for your situation. I'd consider an alarm system. Beyond that, if someone were breaking in and I was there, I'd grab the nearest chair, frying pan, what have you. You'll probably get to it quicker than a boot knife if you kept the boot knife...in your boot.
If you are so inclined to get training, go with a firearm. If you still want a knife, I'd ditch the boot knife and go for a karambit. I imagine a karambit is easier to use without thinking about it if you have zero training, since your grip on the knife and the orientation of the blade makes it intuitive for you to just 'punch' at the assailant. The ring also makes it harder to get disarmed.
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for a zero training SD knife i honestly would go with the spyderco civilian and see if you can get it waved (i.e. zip tie the hole or grind down to an actual wave)
but as is previously stated by Harkamus alarm system, then gun, then knife, and if it gets past that, well 20" cheapo butchers cleavers are always nice and intimidating
but as is previously stated by Harkamus alarm system, then gun, then knife, and if it gets past that, well 20" cheapo butchers cleavers are always nice and intimidating
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http://www.agrussell.com/kershaw-military-boot-knife/p/KE-4351/
I don't own this guy, but my buddies like it. It is made by Kershaw, I think it says 4 1/2. To tell you the truth, a good Smith and Wesson is the way to go. It might cost you a bit, but you can't put a value on your family.
I don't own this guy, but my buddies like it. It is made by Kershaw, I think it says 4 1/2. To tell you the truth, a good Smith and Wesson is the way to go. It might cost you a bit, but you can't put a value on your family.
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That's blade length, not overall. Then again, maybe the OP meant 5 inch max for blade length. He wasn't really clear. He did say max length, so I took that to mean overall length. I agree he should get firearms training.
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Gerber guardian is good for the money, SOG Pentaton, I think there a CS or two that fit what you seem to be looking for.
Or for something a bit bigger the Kershaw is supposed to be nice, with either the boot knife or their ZT dagger (damn nice actually)
Almost bought a guardian after handling one for a day, but double edged is a no no here.
Or for something a bit bigger the Kershaw is supposed to be nice, with either the boot knife or their ZT dagger (damn nice actually)
Almost bought a guardian after handling one for a day, but double edged is a no no here.
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This boot knife has the guard built in. The wood gives it a more presentation look but it is meant to be used! With the toughness of the CPM 3v blade it is a stronger tougher blade so the narrow tip will hold up better then other knives! The over all thickness of just the knife is 5/16". In the sheath it is 1/4" plus clip
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For the reasons you stated, definitely a firearm would be a better bet. If you aren't in a position to be installing an alarm system, I'd be inclined to go with something more intimidating than a boot knife. If anyone is breaking in, chances are they're going to be armed, and quite possibly better with a knife than you. A 5" blade isn't going to scare someone breaking in, it just makes it more likely that you'll get injured or killed. Seriously.
Honestly, the few times I've had someone break in, I've just pulled out an airsoft gun. In the dark, they can't tell that it's not a real gun, and I doubt anyone is going to risk that it's not real. Failing that, get something big and intimidating and keep it somewhere accessible. If someone is going to break in, you'll likely have time to get your weapon before you go looking.
Honestly, the few times I've had someone break in, I've just pulled out an airsoft gun. In the dark, they can't tell that it's not a real gun, and I doubt anyone is going to risk that it's not real. Failing that, get something big and intimidating and keep it somewhere accessible. If someone is going to break in, you'll likely have time to get your weapon before you go looking.
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He's at work. Unless I'm mistaken, you're allowed to carry in your own business without a license. That extends to people that work there with the owner's permission. In this case, the owner is someone in the family, so I'm sure they approve.
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he didn't post his location.
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I just thought that was the law regardless of state, that you could carry a firearm at your own business or if you were a worker there, if you had permission from the owner.
I guess not. It's worth a look for him though to see if he's allowed to.
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I would agree with this, even without the Mossberg.
Well I was thinking and the length does not matter just not something uncomfotable and noticeable. The reason for the boot knife is. You never know when someone is going to catch you off guard and take your gun or what ever you have on you. It would not be the first thing I go for. But I do think that even if it never got used whats the harm is being prepared for everything?
in the event anyone pulls out a bladed object for "self-defence",
it's almost a certainty that things could escalate into a bloody mess.
especially when there is desperation in the air.
following which if things are investigated in post-event,
it only complicates legal matters should a said object for all intent and purpose,
fits the descriptive bill of a "murderous-looking" weapon.
having said that, a kitchen is already an open armoury.
you need only to weaponize for an upgrade.
besides, working in a kitchen,
it would be reasonable argument to be able to have in one's possession a kitchen worktool, any time or day given the described professional occupational circumstance...like deciding to bring it home for use.
it's almost a certainty that things could escalate into a bloody mess.
especially when there is desperation in the air.
following which if things are investigated in post-event,
it only complicates legal matters should a said object for all intent and purpose,
fits the descriptive bill of a "murderous-looking" weapon.
having said that, a kitchen is already an open armoury.
you need only to weaponize for an upgrade.
besides, working in a kitchen,
it would be reasonable argument to be able to have in one's possession a kitchen worktool, any time or day given the described professional occupational circumstance...like deciding to bring it home for use.
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If someone actually succeeds in taking your gun, you screwed up already and are probably in for a world of hurt.
If someone succeeds in taking "or what ever you have on you," you're probably screwed too, just not as much.
In place of a knife, I'd rather have another smaller gun. If you really want a knife, there have been plenty of suggestions and you still didn't say if you meant 5 inches overall length or 5 inches for blade length.
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If you really want a boot knife, buy a boker applegate with the 4.8" blade. When I handled it, it stabs, pierces, and cuts extremely well. But if the guy breaking in has a gun and pointing it at you, and you pull it out. You're in a world of hurt, buddy.