Good Jogger's Knife

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steelscout30

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I'm looking for a good self-defense/semi-utilitarian small fixed (neck) knife for when I go on my jogs. As of late, I've been carrying my Spyderco Pacific Salt (yellow handle, serrated blade) but I want to try a different setup and wanted some change in my life. It will be backed up by my SureFire E2D Defender flashlight. I've been thinking about a Spyderco SPOT, Emerson LaGriffe, etc. Thanks for all the help. God bless you and America.
 
I'm not in a bad neighborhood; I live in rural, central Ohio. Being a Boy Scout, I go by the motto, "Be prepared." If I find or encounter something---such as dangerous game of the two- or four-legged variety---I want to be semi-prepared to deal with the situation as effectively as possible. It's better to be safe than sorry. Go Bucks! God bless you and America.
 
The spot is good, its been my edc since it arrived and its my first spyderco.

and about the spot vs. the swick thread, choose the blade shape thats best for sd if thats what youre carrying a knife for. Dont worry about the swicks wharncliff being more usefull than the spot for other stuff.

and maybe choose the most rust resistant steel if its for jogging, i'm not sure whick is more rust resistant, the aus-6 or vg-10

and I feel the same way. I'm in decent neighborhood, but im still not taking any chances
 
Where is "rural, central Ohio."

I'm just asking since I've lived in the suburbs of Columbus all of my life, and I can't think of any necessarily "rural" parts of central Ohio, haha.
 
I run with a mini griptilian clipped in the waistband of my shorts.
It doesn't move around and the grip works great with sweaty hands.
I don't carry it for SD as much that I can't tolerate being knifeless; it makes me feel naked.
If someone was going to try and mess with me while running I would run faster and lose em.
 
I would say go with something large enough to do some good damage quickly, and then carry it in a chest rig or Van Cook Cross trainer rig from survival sheath. I believe that the Cross Trainer was designed specifically for your situation.
 
HAK or Cold Steel Spike. HAK gives lots of options for carry, not just neck. Spike comes as a Tanto, Wharncliffe, and also with a straight spine/slightly curved tip. Very rust resistant, both come with sheaths and chains for neck carry.
 
The Swick is good, the SPOT is good (I've run with it myself), but really the Salt you already carry is a for more utilitarian blade for any problems you may come across.

I would expect more rust resistance out of VG-10 than Aus-6.
 
o yeah I almost forgot , the spot is good if u want to jog because it has a super secure sheath. It has a little round rivet thing that mates with a round bump in the kydex sheath. The spot isnt coming out of its sheath unless you want it to. The HAK looks pretty cool, I've been thinking about getting one for a while, might wanna try that
 
I've jogged with a Spyderco SPOT on many occasions. It's the way to go. Light weight, becomes part of your hand when you draw it, easy access due to the neck chain, and finally .... affordable. :)

Best,
Razz
 
I think what you carry depends on what you mean by "rural", which will impact the response of the local constabulary when they find you running down the road with a blade.

If you are running in the woods, go with a fixed blade. It would be more dependable in SD. You already have recommendations for specific models.

If you are running down the street with houses on each side, go with a folder. I think patrolling officers would be more receptive to a folder. Your salt sounds pretty good for this.

BTW: I ran 3 miles a day for about 7 years at 5AM in the foothills around Los Angeles. Sometimes waved at coyotes as I passed. Never needed a blade. For that matter, never got questioned by any officers.
 
s@w airweight in 38 in a ankle holster would do the trick first.if not able to carry one then any quality neck knife would be you best option because of ease of getting to it is faster than the other methods of carry:)
 
Just checked out the Hideaway site, looks like a very cool product emphasizing light weight, concealability, and loads of sheath/deployment options.
 
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