suggestions on a knife for police work.

Spyderco military in the BG42 sprint run. To me it's the best of the military series. Very high quality for the price. It should last you a lifetime and still be there for your inheritors still able to do any job asked. JL.
 
I'm not a LEO. I'm a Human Factors Professional. In my work I study the dynamics between operators and the technologies they use in thier work.
When I read questions about self defense- you've got my attention!
The ideal last ditch self defense knife is a compromise piercing and slashing instrument that also has a tenatious grip and a substantial guard.It should require very little cognitive effort to locate, grasp and deploy.
So far my research has brought the list of candidates down to any double edged dagger with a tenatious grip and a guard that may be mounted on Boot, belt, under arm or front of neck.
The only viable off the shelf 'production' blade I'm impressed with is the SOG Pentagon.I cite this knife particularly because one edge is fully serrated. With all due respect to the amazing knives out there that sport plain edges- the serrated edge is the only one I'd bank my life on.
I just got a Cold Steel Urban Dart. My off hand verdict is it's the ideal stabber. essentially a modernized bayonette blade with a knob on it.
It is not however , a slasher AT ALL. I tried to cut myself and only managed a superficial laceration. That follows its geometry- a triangle.
All folders and automatics require more time and cogitive effort as well as training than a fixed blade- this makes them poor last ditch defense weapons. Like I said- you can train to deploy them faster than a fixed blade- but the training curve is long and steep.
 
You can't beat a quality auto in your pocket with a partially serrated edge.

You're much more likely to need the knife for cutting a seatbelt at an accident scene than for defense. If you want a backup weapon, carry a "J" frame .38 Spec. S&W in an ankle holster, or a small holster inside your body armor.

My brother-in-law carried a large folding knife for his entire 30 year career. He never needed one for defense, but he cut at least a dozen seatbelts with them.
 
Al Mar Operator can be carried in a multitued of positions, such as along the lower back of the belt, something not seen in many knife set ups but a carrying style used since ancient times because it allows for free motion, and a quick draw. You might look into a company called mercworx, they make some real high quality gear, good enough for all types of abuse. But stay away from their 154 cm blades and shell out a little more for s30v, mainly because it's all around superior but also because according to many experts such as Bill Bagwell, 154cm steel is notoriously hard to sharpen, and being on duty using your blades you should learn how to keep them razor sharp, just like you take care of your piece.
 
When I was on duty, i used to carry a microtech scarab in my off side front pocket...if some mope went for my sidearm, i could get it out with my left hand while clamping their hand down on my gun and poke em good.:D (the gun clamp was the way we were taught at the Sheriffs Office)
 
Hi Dep,

It's a litle pricy, but the Spyderco "Street Beat" is a fine small fixed blade made with duty carry in mind.

sal
 
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