Noob with a question for the old timers...

[I'mGatMan!]

Thanks Cutter. I went ahead and ordered the CQC-8 bts from New Graham. It should go out on Wednesday.

When I think of SD concerning a knife, I think of it as a holdout weapon, say in a situation where my gun has been knocked away and I'm in close-quarters combat. I think of it in terms of having had someone get the drop on me. To me it seems that in a situation where--for whatever--reason someone has gotten in so close to me that it would be hazardous to pull my gun, I would be fortuitous to have a knife. I would definitely try to avoid ANY sd situation at all costs, but if there ever were one, I would like to have as many tools accessible to alleviate the situation as possible.

That said, training is certainly important, but I agree that situational awareness is paramount. This knife, I'm sure, will be a very versatile and useful tool. It is for that purpose that's I've spent 170$ on a quality knife. If all it ever does is cut boxes, rope, packaging, etc...then it will still be a good expenditure, as I'm sure that the knife will last me a very long time. If I ever hafta use it to defend myself or a loved one, I hope to be confident the knife will serve well in that capacity also. A knife is a tool first, but in a last-ditch situation, I won't feel any remorse at having a knife proven to be sturdy defensively.

Thanks again,

J

 

[cutter17]

I follow what your saying Gatman, and truth be known I do have my hand on the large folder in my right pocket if I'm walking through a parking lot after dark, so I guess subconciouslly, LOL on the spelling, I do consider my folder to be more than a utility piece. I would just hope I didn'e end up getting myself cut if it came down to something going wrong.

 

[lorise]

Sifu,

I don't know much about locks/grinds yet, but I did look on Emerson's website and all three of those knives have a "conventional v grind." Can you tell me what to look for as far as what makes one grind better than another?

Be aware of Emerson's Conventional V grind. What he calls Conventional V grind is actually a chisel grind (ground on one side)
He calls the V grind "a double Conventional V grind" in his book.