Think I'm going to start packing a 110 hunter

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jec88

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I usually carry some version of a 112, usually a bucklite 422. But then I see someone with an old bone pocket worn knife with black carbon steel blades and get away from my Buck. And also, seems like nowadays, everyone is going minimalist and trying to get by with the smallest blade they can handle to be politically correct.
I bowhunt on my own property and haven't seen much this year. I can walk to the house in a few minutes from every stand and get a bigger knife should I get a deer, so this weekend I decided I'd take a nice pretty bone handle slip blade with me hunting and maybe it would change my luck. On the way back to the house, it was almost dark, a coyote runs up out of nowhere from behind and comes within about 5 yards. When I turned around and slung my bow at it, it ran off scared like it thought I was something out.
Anyway, I don't want to get attacked by a coyote and have to use a knife, but if I do, I sure don't want to have to try to open a small slip blade with my fingernails! Definitely going to make sure I have my 119 on my belt from now on, and might have to up my 112 Ranger sized pocket knife with a 110 Hunter.
 
It'll work but maybe a hatchet would give you some swing leverage and more devastating affect...or even a carpenter's hammer....not that a sharp knife isn't handy. Something to consider... :->
 
the 110 is a great knife and I can get it from the sheath to an open and ready position faster than some of my fixed blades... if you're looking to buy one though, go for an older one (80s-90s) and it'll hold strong for much longer than one you could buy at walmart today
 
runninmike said:
It'll work but maybe a hatchet would give you some swing leverage and more devastating affect...or even a carpenter's hammer....not that a sharp knife isn't handy. Something to consider... :->
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lol
youre a sick man Mike ;)
 
For that purpose I'd carry a pistol, which I usually do during bow season.
Also could keep your arrow knocked and when he comes at ya shove it in him if ya don't have time to pull it back.
And I still carry a knife. If ambushed I doubt one would have the pocket knife ready till you were on the ground rolling around with it.

Most of the time I don't even use a light to get out of the woods for the exception of a new moon. However I would imagine that a flashlight would likely prevent this situation also. If not that's where a 3D or 4Dcell mag lite would be handy. But I ain't lug'n one with me.
 
That similar happening occurred with me. Only we fought it out, until I shoved my model 120 thru him. We are not allowed to carry a pistol here during a bow hunt. Later after sending the animal in to the state veterinary diagnostic lab for testing it was discovered to have rabies and thus I had to go thru the treatment. I assure you the shots are no fun and quite expensive. Hence, I give some thought toward self defense in preparing for a hunt as it can happen. Don't become a statistic. DM
 
I always hear conservation officers tell folks at hunter safety classes that coyotes wont attack people.I always cringe when I hear them say that. But each year there are more an more cases of it. A few years back I had one stalking me late evening. Very un-nerving feeling.
 
A slashing blow, as from a very long knife or sword or hatchet/axe, is much less effective (and harder to connect) than a thrust/lunge/stab blow. The thrust penetrates deeper and faster, and you have a much better chance of infllcting a wounding or mortal blow. Also, with a thrust, you never leave your front uncovered.

In an attack by a coyote, you'd do best to block his jaws with your offside forearm (he'll bite and it'll hurt unless your coat is thick). While he's occupied with the forearm, you stab under it into his chest, neck or heart area with your knife. Keep making numerous fast knife stabs until he drops.
 
jec88 said:
And also, seems like nowadays, everyone is going minimalist and trying to get by with the smallest blade they can handle to be politically correct..
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trying to get by with the smallest blade they can handle to be politically correct.:eek::barf:
 
AreBeeBee said:
A slashing blow, as from a very long knife or sword or hatchet/axe, is much less effective (and harder to connect) than a thrust/lunge/stab blow. The thrust penetrates deeper and faster, and you have a much better chance of infllcting a wounding or mortal blow. Also, with a thrust, you never leave your front uncovered.

In an attack by a coyote, you'd do best to block his jaws with your offside forearm (he'll bite and it'll hurt unless your coat is thick). While he's occupied with the forearm, you stab under it into his chest, neck or heart area with your knife. Keep making numerous fast knife stabs until he drops.
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It takes an animal longer to die than you may expect. Even if you were to cut its throat down to the bone, its got a minute or so of real fight in it still. Im not saying AreBeeBee is wrong, just dont expect it to go quickly. The hammer might be a better choice for putting it out quickly. I sure hope I never have to try either. Where you are so close to the house, not hiking a long way, maybe a baseball bat would be a better choice.
 
W.M.B. said:
It takes an animal longer to die than you may expect. Even if you were to cut its throat down to the bone, its got a minute or so of real fight in it still. Im not saying AreBeeBee is wrong, just dont expect it to go quickly. The hammer might be a better choice for putting it out quickly. I sure hope I never have to try either. Where you are so close to the house, not hiking a long way, maybe a baseball bat would be a better choice.
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My point was that swinging any weapon to land a solid blow on a target coming straight at you is a harder task than it seems. Although the situation isn't the same, even pro baseball batters miss far more often than they connect. (And adrenaline won't be steadying your aim.) It's much easier and safer for you to guard your front with the blade point and keep that aimed at the oncoming assailant, especially if it's a dog-size animal.

And you're right, don't expect it to fall dead or lose interest in you immediately.
 
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