Top 5 MBC for SD

[Xaero]

hi, WarRaven. Glad to meet you here. Regina, SK is my city. Not so far from you. Sad thing is I can only find two stores have spyderco over here with very limited models (no chinook II) and insane price plus 14% tax.:thumbdn:

 

[Willieboy]

I know this is a knife forum but I think it is unwise to feel secure in today's world because one has a knife considered suitable for self defense. It doesn't matter how many teeth are ground into the blade, how deadly the blade looks or the dramatic name given by the maker. A knife is still a knife and while it may be better than a spatula, I would recommend a pistol, 9mm or above, assuming you can't carry a 12 gauge shotgun.

 

[eojk]

I know this is a knife forum but I think it is unwise to feel secure in today's world because one has a knife considered suitable for self defense. It doesn't matter how many teeth are ground into the blade, how deadly the blade looks or the dramatic name given by the maker. A knife is still a knife and while it may be better than a spatula, I would recommend a pistol, 9mm or above, assuming you can't carry a 12 gauge shotgun.

I can't carry a gun, expandable baton or whatever other contrivances. I'll bet many forumites are in similar circumstances. I'm getting tired of hearing about how poor knives are for SD. I'm not referring to anyone in particular, but it's the only deadly-force option some of us have. Instead of everyone constantly jumping on these threads with these kind of responses, how about answering the original inquiry? If it's redunant or you have little experience in the area, leave the thread alone.

 

[meshmdz]

I can't carry a gun, expandable baton or whatever other contrivances. I'll bet many forumites are in similar circumstances. I'm getting tired of hearing about how poor knives are for SD. I'm not referring to anyone in particular, but it's the only deadly-force option some of us have. Instead of everyone constantly jumping on these threads with these kind of responses, how about answering the original inquiry? If it's redunant or you have little experience in the area, leave the thread alone.

Amen! thank you eojk. i was wondering if anyone else felt this way too. what a few people in here are failing to realize is that many of us are licensed CCW holders. i carry a glock 9mm as a part of my CCW rig. however, having a knife for SD as a backup, or even 2 knives, is a very good idea. what if you were in the process of being robbed and disarmed of your glock or firearm (which is far more recognizable than a karambit or any other SD knife)? what the hell are you going to do... are you going to be sitting there with the chance of dying thinking to yourself, "man, the fellas on blade forums are having a good time talking about blades and they were right, a knife for SD is stupid." hell no you arent going to think be thinking that. you are going to wish you had one on you and everyone of you KNOWS IT. are knives tools? YES! are they weapons, YES! people who refute this are foolish. is it not the actual object that is a tool or weapon, it is the person yielding it!!!! for those of you who throw out the line, "knives for SD are not a good idea or give you a false sense of security, etc..." are in denial. wisen up sirs. if you dont want to carry a knife, DONT carry one. carry your gun. but bet, if we are in the same store thats getting robbed, and i am beside you, you will be asking for one of my spydercos.

 

[WarRaven]

hi, WarRaven. Glad to meet you here. Regina, SK is my city. Not so far from you. Sad thing is I can only find two stores have spyderco over here with very limited models (no chinook II) and insane price plus 14% tax.:thumbdn:

Bro, i am sorry to hear that, hmmm. the one gun shop i prefer downtown has a large selection of Spydies, he sells them at MSRP.

http://www.milarm.com/

He has a New Chinook2 in stock at $175.

Does that work ok for you?
I could always go down and look it over if needed as well.

Cougar, if i did something wrong here, nail me and adjust it please.
WR

 

[bigbcustom]

bigbcustom-

i wholeheartedly believe that training is important, but, i also believe that it can build a false sense of self confidence, and on occasion cause someone to remain in a place where perhaps they should not be because they have training. it can also be a hindrance, take for instance a situation that has not been covered in a lesson. hopefully you improvise. some people freeze. it is dependant on the person, in my opinion. in the fight in the crowded bar, training would have done nothing. it was over before I knew it had started, and i was the most sober person in the place. the other incedent was due to stupidity on the part of the victim, who continued to accost the assailant, an ex con spoiling for a fight, even after he ordered his sidekick to "get the shank" from the car, across the street from the bar. (same as above)

My thoughts are that training is a useful and very important addition to the arsenal of self defense. A knife is as well. but the most important weapon someone has is their mind, and before they train their bodies to protect themselves, we should train our minds, to recognise and avoid violent confrontations. Training and a knife can also be a hindrance to self defense, and unfortunately, no one knows how well either will work under the high stress of a life or death confrontation, and the fact that each person's response will be different has to be taken into account. After a violent encounter, recollect it, how did you feel, if you have some type of martial arts training, did you use it? did it work?

The ultimate goal of self defense is to get away safely and soundly. I feel that the aftermath of an incedent of violence should be included in the above statement. you could escape in one piece, but what of the consequences of your actions. can you live with them? I advocate staying as far within the law as possible to avoid the repercussions of potential criminal charges and civil action by the assailant(now the victim)

Peter

Pete,

I agree with your sentiments, I was just responding to the post as put forth by the person who started the thread to address his specific question without getting off topic and into lecture mode (which I have a bad habit of doing). Like I said, I agree with most of your sentiments, but I believe in training body, mind, and soul together. Situational awareness is the first leg of the stool followed by thought process and physical action. Most instructors I have had have put a strong emphasis on situational awareness as well as physical responses.

 

[meshmdz]

this thread has been good in a number of ways... i got some feedback on the different blades but also some of you who like to preach from the pulpit actually brought up some good points so it has been good.

 

[Xaero]

Bro, i am sorry to hear that, hmmm. the one gun shop i prefer downtown has a large selection of Spydies, he sells them at MSRP.

http://www.milarm.com/

He has a New Chinook2 in stock at $175.

Does that work ok for you?
I could always go down and look it over if needed as well.

Cougar, if i did something wrong here, nail me and adjust it please.
WR

Bro, thanks for the help. I appreciate it. But the price is still kinda high. Actually I was trying to make a contact with newgraham.com. I've heard that they can fasten the pivot for the customer if that's needed and they have a good reputation. Hope that'll work.

 

[WarRaven]

No sweat bro.

Hope to hear feedback on it once you get it.

WR

 

[Pete1977]

this thread has been good in a number of ways... i got some feedback on the different blades but also some of you who like to preach from the pulpit actually brought up some good points so it has been good.

I don't think that this thread has gone the way of some in Practical Tactical and that is a good thing. I haven't seen arguing on who's theories are better, bla bla bla, but I have seen a view of self defense from multiple angles. I hope some of it has helped.

ignoramus and bigbcustom :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[meshmdz]

pete i totally agree bud. everyone has been respectful in this thread and thats a good thing