Smaller fixed blades

Meyerco Wharning might be a nice fit.

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If you can find a Spyderco Ronin, I think that would be perfect for the self-defense part, and good for opening packages.

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Ive owned the myerco and its actually really nice for the price, but I can recommend shadow tech without reservations, custom knife at a low low price. A sneaker is really a poor place for a defensive knife, and if it starts to rub your ankle can be quite unpleasant. Any reason you cant pocket or belt carry?
 
You want to carry an SD knife in your sneaker?!? That's hardly a spot that affords quick deployment in a stressful situation.

(Actually, to me, a sneaker is an excellent part of ones SD package, not as a sheath, but as one-half of a way to quickly get out of the SD scenario.)

As for the knives, I might consider something from Chad Los Banos, like the Boker Subcom FB.
 
mqqn said:
Shadow Tech Backup - neat little knife with lots of carry options.

JK Knives makes a nice little backup / Last Resort Knife (LRK+) that he can either leave without scale or do whatever you like - I have one coming soon -





Here is a recent thread on that knife - http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ing and got it with lots of filo...very sharp
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MrMetalBurrito said:
Hey. I like carrying multiple blades on my person at a time. I usually carry one dedicated pocketknife and one in my wallet. I also wear a spyderco bug as a necklace. Sometimes I have a SAK with me, too. I've always wanted a smaller fixed blade to stick in my sneaker (I'd have better options for larger knives if I were willing to wear heavy boots every day but that's just not for me :P)

This knife's purpose would be defense. I don't live in a great city and I like to be a few steps ahead of everyone else, but I'm likely to use it for utility more often than defense :P So any recommended models?
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How would you manage this? Strap it under the laces, tuck it into a high-top? Design it so it will flick out when you tap your heels?

I can't figure out how you could make this work for practical carry so it will stay in place, stay hidden and be easily available. -Then there's the potential legal issues of carrying a concealed fixed blade where you live.
 
Take a look at the Dozier line with the horizontal kydex sheath. These sheaths are very good and fast. I carry essentially what they term the personal knife from time to time. Just got a K-42 Compact Sheepsfoot Personal in the last month and I like it. You would probably want a slightly longer blade than 2.5" and pointier design. Mine is for cutting stuff much like an EDC pocket folder. The steel is CPM154 rather than their regular D2. I carry a firearm for personal protection, not a knife. Even a 22 is better than a knife.
 
Carry all the blades you want. If your looking for a self defense tool, I'd recommend a concealed carry permit and firearm - unless of course you are a professional knife fighter. YMMV.
 
RCS said:
Carry all the blades you want. If your looking for a self defense tool, I'd recommend a concealed carry permit and firearm - unless of course you are a professional knife fighter. YMMV.
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The smallest, nicest fixed blade for the money is the Cold Steel Mini Tac Kiridashi (bottom left), which sells for about $29. It has a big brother, the Mini Tac Tanto (right), goes for about $32! The latter has great puncture abilities.

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Depends on your price range & what's legal where you are.

I'd recommend a few things:

1. Maybe rethink the "boot-shoe-ankle" carry and consider IWB.
2. Get appropriate training in SD knife use.
3. Consider CCW.

For hardware, I like ESEE for small fixed blades. The Izula 2 and ESEE 3 are both good utility knives that would work well as weapons.
 
22-rimfire said:
I pretty much ignored the sneaker carry thing and suggested something practical.
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I guess I'm having a harder time ignoring it! :D I can't help but wonder what one's assailant would do to pass the time while one is trying to extricate a small fixed blade from their sneaker.
 
I'll put in a plug for a 3" Mora classic, either laminated or plain carbon steel. Hard to beat on cost, bulk or weight.
 
HeavyHanded said:
I'll put in a plug for a 3" Mora classic, either laminated or plain carbon steel. Hard to beat on cost, bulk or weight.
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That would be a great choice, but I'd really go with the stainless. Anything carbon is gonna rust up in no time in a sneaker. :D
 
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