self-defense folder?

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Can't speak from experience but you could probably do worse than a Spyderco Police 3 G-10/fully serrated. It's not monster-sized but it is portable.
 
myfilthyheart said:
i realize this is a touchy subject... and i also fully comprehend that knives arent exactly the best self-defense weapons... but this is a topic that has always interested me on some level. hypothetically speaking, if you ever needed to employ a folder in a self-defense scenerio, which folder would you choose, and why?
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Hopefully, I'd not be limited to just one knife.


Sooo.... here's what I'd go with: a Strider SnG with spearpoint, freakin' strong knife, and wicked sharp with that FFG blade. Together with an Emerson Combat Karambit, and a Zero Tolerance 0300.

If I could have only one, it would be either the Strider or the Emerson. (those babies are on my nightstand, just in case.)
 
mdsmith said:
These are the type of answers that I knew were coming. The OP isn't asking for your moral guidance, or your opinion on whether or not a knife is the best choice for a self defense situation. He asking what KNIFE you would chose if you had to deploy one in a self defense senario, that's it.
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Never fails does it. Ask a simple question and get a ton of ridiculous off topic answears. :) Oh well.

I would tend to agree with the big and easy to open mentallity. I don't have any truley dedicated SD folders, but out of what I have I'd choose my Spyderco Military.

Though the "you'll use what you have on you" does hold true, which for me is usually a Mayhem balisong. True a balisong wouldn't be my first choice, but to those that think all bali's are useless toys... well, that is not a fair or well thought out statement at all. Just keep it simple when opening, they are fast enough, and as effective as most any folder for EDC or SD.
 
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Zombie Zeke said:
Really, a ball peen hammer in kydex shoulder rig, under a motorcycle vest? Why not just walk up to a police officer and ask for a felony arrest. :thumbdn:
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CM honestly believes that he is well within his legal rights to carry the hammer concealed. He's stated as much several times. For the record, I'm with you, and think you would be arrested if found carrying that.
 
EMT_Lee said:
CM honestly believes that he is well within his legal rights to carry the hammer concealed. He's stated as much several times. For the record, I'm with you, and think you would be arrested if found carrying that.
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I'd arrest Charlie Mike if I saw him in person and I never knew him on BladeForums :D

It would be a confiscation dream :p

err...you didn't hear it from me :foot:
 
Truthfully?

Pepper spray AND a single-blade lockback.

Gives you the option to run.....or fight!?

Steve
 
My personal preference is a Crawford Kasper Fighting Folder. I know its for fighting cos it says so on the tin. :p

Its a freaking razor after some personal attention from a fellow who knows the dark arts of knife sharpening. ;)

The spyder hole makes for very quick opening. The frame lock makes for a very secure lock. The knife is designed to lock into your hand.

About the only thing about it that can fail under stress is the fool holding it... :D

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it's always with me & i use it daily for utility purposes - if a high stress situation were to arises, i know exactly where the knife is and, because i use it often, drawing & opening are second nature
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The Dark Ops Stratofighter. Those knives were designed for deanimating sentries and terrorists, so they'd work pretty well against your average violent criminal, right?
 
gentlenado said:
cold steel 88k... kidding
aps baton is better than a folder, I believe
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Collapsible batons can break, collapse, and need a lot more skill/luck to use effectively at bad-breath range than a folding knife. A lot more areas allow the carry of folding knives than batons also.
 
off-topic: i love CM's stuff i thought that hammer was great lol

on-topic: i wouldnt get an expsensive knife like a strider well because... if you stab someone.... self defence or not... you weapon will be taken as evidence... uh ohh there goes my $300 strider

i would go more of like cold steel and kershaw

i love the Spyderco Endura Waved

Cold Steels' Rajah II and Spartan are both BEASTS. super strong locks great handle feel and giant blades... and both can flip out like a waved knife because of that thumbstud thing

but i agree with people that waved isnt always the best because it can snag on your pocket and get caught up... even with practice but i know the rajah and spartan can flick open with a flick of the wrist if you practice


Kershaw has alot of good models with flippers. i love the Groove and the Groove Tanto (both 4 inch blades)
they feel great in your hand, the flipper opens them ina flash AND i have been pulled over and searched many of time with the regular Groove and never had a cop be like WTF? even if my shirt is covering the pocket clip... once i was told its a knice knife lol. the Spartan however... i was advised not to carry and told that most officers would have arested me for CCW.
 
mrdavidross321 said:
off-topic: i love CM's stuff i thought that hammer was great lol

on-topic: i wouldnt get an expsensive knife like a strider well because... if you stab someone.... self defence or not... you weapon will be taken as evidence... uh ohh there goes my $300 strider

i would go more of like cold steel and kershaw

i love the Spyderco Endura Waved

Cold Steels' Rajah II and Spartan are both BEASTS. super strong locks great handle feel and giant blades... and both can flip out like a waved knife because of that thumbstud thing

but i agree with people that waved isnt always the best because it can snag on your pocket and get caught up... even with practice but i know the rajah and spartan can flick open with a flick of the wrist if you practice


Kershaw has alot of good models with flippers. i love the Groove and the Groove Tanto
they feel great in your hand, the flipper opens them ina flash AND i have been pulled over and searched many of time with the regular Groove (4 inch blade) and never had a cop be like WTF? even if my shirt is covering the pocket clip... once i was told its a knice knife lol. the Spartan however... i was advised not to carry and told that most officers would have arested me for CCW.
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You missed the point on CM's gear, no one, NO ONE! loves his gear more than I do, the custom Demko is a slice of perfection but honestly, the idea of carrying a hammer that way is questionable.

I myself have a 4lb Sledge with a 10" handle that is painted camo and has an awesome lanyard attached, great for parties, Zombie what ifs and theoretical situations, but am i makin Youtube Vids about it? Hell no. The second that goes off my 5 acres and into the world its a free pass to take me to Corcoran for 18 months.
 
for me personally, i would prefer to have a spyderco military on me if i ever needed a knife for self defense. the military is large, its light, and its very reliable.
 
mdsmith said:
Aaron Only said:
This is a pretty good website to clear up any misconceptions about self defense with a knife

http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/[/QUOTE

I'm not sure how much advise I'd take from a guy who's primary goal is to sell me something. That's like me saying, "Here's a site that tells you why a knife is an effective tool for self defense".

http://www.knifefightingtips.com/

Even if someone's primary goal is to sell something doesn't automatically make whatever they're selling a gimmick. Just about every knife maker's primary goal is to "sell something" but they must be doing something right because we're all here (not to say there aren't those out there doing it purely for the craftsmanship, or that those trying to sell a product don't value craftsmanship). I've never bought anything from the site so I'm not trying pitch anything, I just happened to read some stuff off of it and it was pretty logical and seemed applicable to this thread. That said, your point is well received and I appreciate the irony of posting a link to a sales pitch to drive it home. I'll do my best to steer clear of sales pitches in the future.
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