Pro-Tech Runt For Self Defense (back up)

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I just attended my first knife expo yesterday (won't be my last) and ended up buying a Pro-Tech Runt Model 110. It's a California Legal Automatic with a 1 15/16 inch 154 CM blade. It has a great spring, seems very well made and is a nice looking knife. Pro-Tech has some very nice finishes on their knives and you can even get a Damascus blade. I mostly carry a Benchmade Skirmish and sometimes an Emerson CQC-7 as my primary knife. I would carry the Runt only as a backup, rotating with a couple of Sypdercos. The only thing that I wasn't sure about was the locking system and whether the blade would close on my hand if you used it in combat. I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether the locking mechanism is strong and would like to hear opinions on whether you think the Runt would work as a back up self defense knife. Thanks.
 
I don't know about backup because if I was that close to someone that a Cali legal auto would do me any good, a swift punch in the mouth would do even better :) One thing's for sure -- they won't see it coming.

The Pro-Tech is a tough little knife. I have the P-T Duke, another of their small autos, and the mechanism is totally reliable. The Runt has been around a long time, too. I doubt it would fold up on you.

Since you carry fairly large blades also, the Runt will probably turn out to be your ordinary, everyday user for the myriad small tasks that a larger blade would be clumsy at.

What color handle and blade did you get?
 
It's doubtful I would ever use it for self defense, but I just like to cover all my bases. Since it's a very small knife, I have tried a few different grips. I even tried a grip that would keep my fingers out of the way if it folded up on me. With a small blade, I wouldn't try any big stabs, just kind of poke with it. It would be most effective for a slash and run type of tactic. I would only use a knife as a very last resort and if attacked by multiple opponents or someone with a weapon.

The one I got is the one with black, blue and purple.

 
I used to have one, miss the hell out of it too. Can't foresee any problems with the lock on it. It's approximately the same sized button as most auto's as I recall, and you have alot less leverage to force it the wrong way.

I think it'd be a heckuva reasonable choice for defense, quickest opening knife I've ever had that didn't have a "Wave" on it. Sharp, stout,reliable, and quick. What more would ya' want?

As far as it's size, I'll basically summarize by saying I think Fred Perrin makes a very strong point regarding smaller knives for defense.

Even if you completely disregard any defensive potential, it's still versatile and handy enough to make a darn good EDC companion.
 
Thanks for the responses.

Who is Fred Perrin? What did he say regarding the use of the small knife?
 
Fred Perrin is a French knifemaker, who did the original La Griffe, that Emerson modified. He has a lot of self defense models, generally small, many neck knives.

You can see some of his work here, at Courty et fils.

This is Fred's website, with reviews and comments on different knives.

He is experienced at using knives, as well as making them. Of course, even without a knife, he could damage most people. :) With even a small blade, he could do a lot of damage. So he doesn't feel you need to wave a giant knife around, if only you know what you're doing, and move quickly and determinedly with a smaller blade.
 
Thanks for the information Esav. Fred Perrin makes some nice knives.

I prefer larger blades, but also agree that a small blade can do a lot of damage in the right hands.
 
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