knife for person in a wheelchair

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pyro_1

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one of my frends is in a wheelchair and is looking at getting a knife just wondering if you have any sujestions on a knife for him. He is looking for a small or medium size one in the 100-250$CND range.

thanks

bayden
 
The Benchmade AFCK is the perfect mid-sized knife for a person in a wheelchair and way on the low end of your price range.

What makes it the perfect knife for a person in a wheelchair? Well, what makes the needs of a person in a wheelchair for a general-purpose, mid-size folder any different than those of anyone else? One handed opening might be a bit handier for that person, but it's handy for all of us. Maybe a lanyard so that the knife won't be so easily dropped, but what else unique could your friend ineed in a mid-size folder?

The AFCK is the perfect mid-size general-purpose one-hand-opener for anyone.



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Hey Pyro...

Well first off does he want fixed or folder ?

For folder I'd suggest a Spyderco, any Syperco...

For a fixed I'd suggest something in the smaller range like a Fallkniven F1

Something like that.. Both very good blades...

I know in the US there is a provision for automatics for disabled people,, but not sure exactly what the specifics are.. I know you are a Canajun though...

ttyle Eric...


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Go all the way!!! Tell him to get a small Sebenza for $290 brand spankin' new. Can't go wrong, and won't be disappointed. Might even get spoiled!

Take a chance....

Brandon
 
he is not sure if he wants a folder or fixed blade he just asked me what knife he should get
 
Benchmade 720 Axis Lock. I just can't keep one on my belt, I sold the third one I have tried to carry yesterday. That says a lot, as my fellow Stagehands don't part with $100.00 easily.

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James Segura
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How about a BFC Native in the concealex sheath for wear around the neck? That would be very useful for anyone in a wheelchair since accessing the knife would be easy. The knife is only $100 and the blade is 440V. Are there still any Natives available?

If he was looking for a fixed blade, I would go for a Lynn Griffth Patrolman or similar shaped blade.

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~Greg Mete~
Kodiak Alaska

 
I think Greg has the perfect choice. I was thinking neck knife also, for accessability reasons, but in a fixed blade. Spyderco in a neck sheath is the best of both worlds. Convenient, multiple carry options, probably no legal ramifications and, of course, a great blade.

Jack

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I agree with the neck knife choice. The only dissadvantage I can see for someone in a wheel chair as far as knives are concerned is, it is a little harder to get your knife or put it away while you are sitting. If he does not like the idea of a neck knife, than I would recommend either a Kersaw Ricochet(the speed safe is awesome) a Benchmade 750 Pinnacle or anything from Spyderco. What ever he gets he should put a lanyard on it to prevent it from falling.

To the poster who mentioned the auto for handicap rule, You would have to have the use of only one arm to qualify for this privelage.

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I would try and go for something that could be carried on the wheel chair. A small fixed blade strapped to the side of the chair would be right in reach and easy to get out and put away. Or a good folder with a clip or lanyard. One of those sping loaded lanyards hooked to the armrest would eliminate any worry about dropping the knife and make it really easy to grab and use. An endura would be great for that.

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Don't forget that your friend also qualifies for autos in most places because he is handicapped.
 
Not that this necessarily has any bearing on the matter... I'm a CRC and counsel individuals with disabilities for a living. I have on occasion given knife-carry consultation and base my credibility on very little other than my credentials within the field of disability and being a student of knives like the rest of us here. My advice to the individual with paraplegia (I'm assuming use of upper torso and arms is possible) is to carry first and foremost a multi-tool to work on the wheelchair when it starts acting up! A lot of the vendors and rehabilitation engineers who design the things will create custom aluminum and titanium masterpieces that occasionally have a few bugs in them that require infrequent adjustment by the user. As well, having them come out and fix it can be expensive and often a pipe dream time-wise. I was thinking the Leatherman Wave would be a good choice since it offered the one-handed blade option on a multi-tool and would eliminate the need for two knives. If your friend wants a defensive unit, I'd say go with a regular leatherman and BM Axis combo, with the Axis affixed to the body and the leatherman mounted to the chair. Just my .02. Professor.
 
Below is an E-mail that was sent to Steven Dick of Tactical Knives, and to me. The Author of the E-mail is SBIEG a member of Blade Forums. I am publishing this only because I know he wants this to be seen by many. (Steve had responded back to Scott that he would not be able to use it in the magazine, as he as more letters to print, and can not print them all [which is understandable of such a great magazine]).



Hello Steve,
Your magazine is great! I need to renew my subscription, which I'll do ASAP>
Well, here's what happened:

I was visiting Disney World with my family, wife and two little girls, aged 4 and 6. My wife was there for the first part of the trip on business, so I took the girls to the parks. I'm handicapped, and need to use one of those small electric scooters to get around, being able to only walk a few steps when using a walker. On the day of this accident, I had left me walker in the hotel room, letting the nylon straps used to tie it to the scooter hanging loose. When the time came for my daughter to need to use the "little girl's room", I new where the less used rest rooms were, not wanting to send my daughters into a busy room for the obvious safety reasons. This out of the way area is very quiet. I sat outside the rest room reading a book. When my daughters came out we started to hurry back to the park area, when the loose strap on my scooter caught on a sign post, and tipped the scooter against a wall, pinning my right arm. I could see the if the strap was cut the scooter would right itself. I had a pocket knife, a Benchmade AFO which I carry legally being handicapped. Unfortunately, the way I was pinned had my right arm trapped, unable to get to the knife. Lucky for me I was also had my Lynn Griffith "Sniper" worn around my neck. I pulled it free with my left hand and gave it to my scared 6 six year old, telling her to cut the tight strap. It was so tight it made a popping sound when she pushed the razor sharp neck knife against it, causing my scooter to drop to the ground, free.
I learned 1) carrying two knives saved me from sending my daughter for help, or from yelling for an adult, and being embarrassed, and 2) I'm glad I taught my daughter at a young age how to safely use a knife.
Feel free to chop this poorly written e-mail anyway you think is best. I believe Disney has a policy against carrying knives in their park, but too bad. I even bought a nice knife there, in Epcot at the Norway section -- they wouldn't let me take it with me, offering to meet me at the entrance/exit and giving it to me when I left the park, having it sent to my hotel room, or mailing it my house. God forbid I carry a knife with a three inch long blade in the park. If they ever set up a metal detector I'll never get in again.
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Lynn, that has to be a good feeling for you, and I would think any other maker. Knowing that one of your knives was there to pull somebody out of a tight spot, and keeping the situation from turning into something much worse.

As for suggesting a knife for wheelchair use, I would think that a high quality, small fixed blade, such as a Griffith, Ray Kirk, Neil Blackwood or Bob Dozier would do nicely.

If he prefers a folder, im a huge fan of the Spyderco line. Just about any of thier folders would be worth considering.

Richard
 
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