Okay, up until now most of my self-defense time and money has been spent on learning to responsible handle firearms. Now that I've found what I'm most comfortable with in the world of firearms, I'm focusing my attention on the world of knives. I've dabbled with knives for a while but I want to really learn more now. I'm hoping to pick up a small fixed blade and a couple of folders in the next couple of months, but I'm having a real hard time deciding what to buy, so I could really use all of your opinions.
In the small fixed blade category I'm looking at the Fallkniven F1 but don't know much about this knife other than that it's the perfect size for what I need. It seems to come in ATS-34 and VG-10 steel but I don't know which is better. Your thoughts on this knife would be appreciated.
In the folder category is where I'm having the most trouble. I have carried a Spyderco Delica since way back in high school but these days I find myself yearning for something different. However, I feel that bigger knives or "tactical" (I really hate that word) knives will scare people at my job on the campus of the university where I am a student (I use my Delica quite a bit). At the same time, I wonder if the Delica is enough if I ever have to use it in a defensive scenario. I have traveled through many cities and several airports while carrying my Delica and it never seems to get a second look (or sometimes a first) from security personnel. My cousin however is heavily scrutinized when he tries to pass his black coated Benchmade Ascent through security. I suppose an encounter with law enforcement would yield similar results. This is what keeps me from buying an AFCK, Spyderco Military, or similar knife. So, do you think I should just stick with the "go-anywhere" yet slightly tiny Delica? Or should I go with the larger, probably more effective, but more likely to raise eyebrows AFCK, Military, etc...?
I realize this is a long post, but I would really value any input you can offer. Thanks.
In the small fixed blade category I'm looking at the Fallkniven F1 but don't know much about this knife other than that it's the perfect size for what I need. It seems to come in ATS-34 and VG-10 steel but I don't know which is better. Your thoughts on this knife would be appreciated.
In the folder category is where I'm having the most trouble. I have carried a Spyderco Delica since way back in high school but these days I find myself yearning for something different. However, I feel that bigger knives or "tactical" (I really hate that word) knives will scare people at my job on the campus of the university where I am a student (I use my Delica quite a bit). At the same time, I wonder if the Delica is enough if I ever have to use it in a defensive scenario. I have traveled through many cities and several airports while carrying my Delica and it never seems to get a second look (or sometimes a first) from security personnel. My cousin however is heavily scrutinized when he tries to pass his black coated Benchmade Ascent through security. I suppose an encounter with law enforcement would yield similar results. This is what keeps me from buying an AFCK, Spyderco Military, or similar knife. So, do you think I should just stick with the "go-anywhere" yet slightly tiny Delica? Or should I go with the larger, probably more effective, but more likely to raise eyebrows AFCK, Military, etc...?
I realize this is a long post, but I would really value any input you can offer. Thanks.
