Izzie 2 WOW

[Trailer_Ape]

Mailman brought a box of Izulas, yesterday. Two Izula II's and one Izula with G10 scales.

OMG, what a handy little knife. This thing it amazing. Yea, the cerakote causes a little friction, when slicing food, and it doesn't "glide" through but otherwise I am so happy with this little guy.

In another thread, we were discussing weapon vs tool and I stated that "weapon" is half of my consideration when carrying a knife. On that note, the Izula does leave me feeling a little "naked". Oddly, even with the CZ P01 and a spare mag on me, something just does not feel right about not having a more tactically designed knife. It is weird. Also, i keep reaching down to touch my pocket clip and thinking I've lost my knife.

I am kinda thinking about using it in combination with a more "people oriented" knife like my EOD Karambit or my SOG Kiku, worn on the belt. Then I would feel like I had both bases covered.

That "I don't have a knife" feeling aside, this thing is amazing. I see what all the fuss is about

 

[unwisefool]

There are lots of people who walk around with just a slipjoint and feel perfectly safe. If you feel underarmed with a pistol and a neck knife, you might want to re-evaluate where you go/live. Or go without the pistol for a few days and when you start carrying it again, you'll feel better.

 

[Trailer_Ape]

I dunno, to be honest, I have ended up without my pistol. It happens occasionally. If I don't have a knife, though, I am probably in the shower.

I wouldn't say it is about not feeling safe. More under prepared for a specific task. Difficult to explain but not having a "tactical" knife on me is actually more unnerving than not having a gun. Maybe it is like the bayonet- a last ditch, morale thing.

I ended up with the Izzy around my neck and a Kiku on my hip.

I did start practicing a few "flows", with the Izzy, and (while it is less than ideal) can probably warm up to the idea of having only it. Baby steps lol