Spyderco Moran for SD ???

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What do you think about this knife for Self-defense ???


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I am of course going to say if you can get decent training in that type of knife then I am sure it will work. As long as you feel you can get and maintain a decent grip on the knife, while rolling around on the ground then again yes.
 
It's not the knife, it's the Operator. In a SD situation, anything you have can be used as a weapon.

Wth that said, knives are not the best first choice for a SD tool unless you know what you are doing.
 
True! You could use a screw-driver for SD or run like hell! Knife---Last resort!
 
It will work , just needs a good operator . Also good for doing the chores .

Chris
 
hello,

When taking a knife for SD, my long time thought is something I learned for my friend french knife maker and french expert Fred PERRIN:
It's not the knife you choose but the way you will use it.

It seems that a lot of people there also share this advice.

Back to your suggestion, the SPYDERCO MORAN is not a bad choice and I will had in both types of blades.
I would just change one thing and removed the Tek-Lok that makes your sheath not close enough to the body. For exemple on my SPYDERCO Street Beat, I molded another belt loop inspired by a belt loop I found on a custom fixed blade by CHAXX Knives Trip 2 (designed by Chad LOS BANOS)

take care,

Bob
 
OMG those things cut like crazy! Unfortunately I can't make the handle work in my hand and I cracked the blade cutting a bungee cord but it's so light you should be able to execute any maneuver quickly. If you are comfortable with it then it's the knife for you, but I would never rely on any knife for self defence...
 
wnease said:
but I would never rely on any knife for self defence...
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Are you afraid of a malfunction with a knife ???

At close range, in a SD situation, a knife will probably be more reliable & effective than any handgun IMHO ...
 
French Bear said:
I would just change one thing and removed the Tek-Lok that makes your sheath not close enough to the body. For exemple on my SPYDERCO Street Beat, I molded another belt loop inspired by a belt loop I found on a custom fixed blade by CHAXX Knives Trip 2 (designed by Chad LOS BANOS)

take care,

Bob
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Out of curiousity - why would you prefer to keep your knife closer to your body? Is this mounted horizontally or vertically (or some other angle?)?
Does concealment rank higher than other priorities?

Some believe that, by using a Tek-Lok or spacers - it makes the knife easier to access (instead of having to jam your thumb/fingers between your body/belt and the knife's handle).
 
senoBDEC said:
Out of curiousity - why would you prefer to keep your knife closer to your body? Is this mounted horizontally or vertically (or some other angle?)?
Does concealment rank higher than other priorities?

Some believe that, by using a Tek-Lok or spacers - it makes the knife easier to access (instead of having to jam your thumb/fingers between your body/belt and the knife's handle).
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I can't speak for him, but I find a knife that sticks out away from my body like that quite annoying. It tends to snag on things and get pulled out of position, sometimes even getting pulled out of the sheath. It is something like the holsters I used for IPSC shooting. Built for speed, works for speed, lousy for retention (security wise, that is...anyone passing could snatch the gun easily) and worse for concealment. Great for competition at the range, inappropriate for street use. Having the knife hilt jutting out is great for the 0.071% of the time when you need your SD knife in a hurry, but is not so great for the other 99.929% of the time.

Just my opinion. That and a five dollar bill will get you a cup of coffee some places.
 
wnease said:
OMG those things cut like crazy! Unfortunately I can't make the handle work in my hand and I cracked the blade cutting a bungee cord but it's so light you should be able to execute any maneuver quickly. If you are comfortable with it then it's the knife for you, but I would never rely on any knife for self defence...
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Oh man. Please do tell and post pics if you got 'em! :eek:
 
senoBDEC said:
Out of curiousity - why would you prefer to keep your knife closer to your body? Is this mounted horizontally or vertically (or some other angle?)?
Does concealment rank higher than other priorities?

Some believe that, by using a Tek-Lok or spacers - it makes the knife easier to access (instead of having to jam your thumb/fingers between your body/belt and the knife's handle).
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Hello;

Mostly for personnal reason since I have lost some weight. At this previous time the TekLOK was good for me -LOL!!!
But in fact, when I carry a fixed blade, i prefer to have it closer to the waistband. I must add the concerned knives are mostly small sized ones (Spydie PERRIN Street Beat - Nealy Pesh Kabz - CHAXX CLB Trip 2 - etc)
in vertical or horizontal position. It's also a question of concealment with my jacket and trouser cause I mostly work civilian dressed.

Take care,

Bob
 
The spyderco moran scored highest on my stabbing the phone book test, well over 800 pages despite the handle never settling down. Its super thin edge makes it cut and cut and cut...and crack when you get hamfisted like I so often do...the crack from just a little twist while cutting a frustrating wad of bungee was about 3/16 deep, still combat capable. Oh and vg-10 rusts readily...more than I thought it would anyway.
 
I really like the knife, but I'm not crazy about the sheath. I would like it to fit a bit snugger to the body than it does and I prefer it at a slight angle vs horizonatal on my weak side (cross draw). I've carried mine some. I'd rather just carry a small gun.
 
I suppose it is better than bare hands but I would never want to depend on a knife for self-defense.
 
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