MOD Ayoob Razorback

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steelscout30

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This design seems intriguing and useful to me and appears to be well-thought-out in all the literature and articles I could find about it lying around. I'm an avid reader of Mr. Ayoob's columns in Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement and other publications such as Combat Handguns (etc.). If anything, he knows how to operate effectively and safely and also explains the legalities of self defense situations and how to make them defense-able and acceptable in the eyes of the court. This knife seems to be no different. How would it serve in an EDC/SD capacity? Thank you in advance for the input.

God bless you, America, our Allies, and our men and women overseas.

KATN,

Wade
 
For SD- I have no doubt it will do just great. Mike Janich mentioned in one of his posts that Mr. Ayoob's intent with the design was to make a carry-legal fast-deploying fixed blade that would be effective for "comma cuts" (stab, twist the knife while applying a pressure cut, withdraw) against heavily-clothed targets.

For EDC, I don't think it will work so good. The blade geometry is optimized for point penetration and durability, not for cutting efficiency.
 
I agree with docnightfall, I don't think it is the best for EDC. Also, you have to remember it is not legal everywhere; not anywhere California, nor Seattle and lots of other places. It is a 4" fixed blade.

My personal opinion is that the handle is too thin and it is made of aluminium, not my favorite for knife carry.

I think something like the latest Benchmade FB's by Snody are more versatile.
 
It's not a full tang knife, unless they changed the design from the initial issue. It has broken in the past, reported on this forum. That alone makes it a poor choice for SD. In addition, the grind is not the best for EDC.
 
i suppose its ok but i honestly prefer a spyderco police or ATR myself, too gimmicky for me. and yes i have had one lol.
 
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