Just how important is it to have a guard to keep your hand from sliding onto the blade? If it is of such, then how come not a whole lot of knives are outfitted with them? Im considering purchasing a new knife and this time around my greatest must-haves are "wave" blades and a proper hand stop. Utility use for the blade will never go away, but its primarily a defensive tool for me. Any suggestions?
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Wave blades are not really all that important to me because of the
added cost it adds to the knife. The best folder that opens with a snap
and offers needed finger protection is the CRKT Desert Cruiser, although
any M16- or M21-series knife also keeps your fingers secure.
One of my favorite folders of all time is the CRKT M16-14LE. Opens like
lightning, has a sleek black tanto blade and black aluminum handles. If
you don't like tantos, the M21-04 or -14 offers a beautiful spear point
(the new M18 is identical, but black).
added cost it adds to the knife. The best folder that opens with a snap
and offers needed finger protection is the CRKT Desert Cruiser, although
any M16- or M21-series knife also keeps your fingers secure.
One of my favorite folders of all time is the CRKT M16-14LE. Opens like
lightning, has a sleek black tanto blade and black aluminum handles. If
you don't like tantos, the M21-04 or -14 offers a beautiful spear point
(the new M18 is identical, but black).
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Yes. Find out what your trainer or sensei suggests and get that. And if you do not have a trainder or sensei teaching you how to use the knife, drop the idea of using it for self defence.