whats the logic of having a 100-200$ knife for edc and defense?

[evancamp13]

I don't think I'd want a gun for $300... The knife might be a better bet in that scenario. Like others have said, I appreciate the same thing in my knives that I do in my guns. Materials, quality, craftsmanship all cost money. I wouldn't buy a $300 firearm, I'll wait, save and spring for the $600-$700 Sig Sauer, or more likely, the $1000 Springfield 1911. I want a knife or a gun that the manufacturer took pride in crafting and is backed up by an outstanding warranty of some sort, and also that was made here in the USA.

 

[dustyzz]

Because it's fascist to slay zombies with a gun.

 

[CrialJLA]

Using a knife for self defense can screw you over legally.

 

[stabman]

Using a knife for self defense can screw you over legally.

So can a gun.
So can a hammer.
The safest recourse legally would be to curl up and die...they never prosecute the corpse.

 

[steeljunky154]

For me I live in a state which is a may issue and i like the second kind of cool of carrying a knife and if you are buying a 100 dollar gun its probably not reliable

 

[Smokinape]

That would be a false dichotomy. I'll go out on a limb and say 99.9% of the members of this forum carry a knife. Many carry a gun as well. For one thing, the handguns I've handled are universally crap at slicing cheese.

Well, I take it you never handled a Glock...

 

[Elite_KG]

Kahr CM9 $339 on sale NIB a at a reputable internet armory. Pretty close to $300 and I would take it over any knife for defense. Typically a Glock guy, I've owned $1,000 Sig Sauers, and the CM9 is perfect for EDC defense. Still carry Glocks in the rotation, but always a knife as well.

I can't see a knife over a gun. You don't want anyone wanting to do you fatal harm that close. Knives should be backup only at best; not primary.

 

[Quiet]

I'm pretty sure the OP is a worthless troll, and I'm also pretty sure there's something in his life that he purchased despite there being a much cheaper alternative.

 

[GoColts]

Because I'm a knife snob and I can.

I used to have a descent gun collection, not huge but several pieces that were north of 1k, and most of it is gone now because I have sold them and traded them off to feed my knife appetite. Yes that's right, I said traded guns for knives.

90 percent of the time I have a ZT 550 In my pocket for EDC. Roughly $160 knife. But my definition of EDC is different then most. EDC for me actually means carrying and USING. A lot of people will carry a 100-200$ knife but will never use it for anything more then opening packages or mail. I carry an expensive knife because it is a tool I use on a daily basis and I need to be able to depend on it.

I have less expensive knives and use them as well, but wouldn't trust them to last for every day abuse. I also have more expensive knives that are more like weekend carry knives that get used but not beat on. For me there is no such thing as a collector knife. There built to be used not collected. Sprint runs to me means better steel holds edge longer. Not keep in box in a drawer and neglect.

I see you are from greenfield indiana...I'm assuming you know of Brad if you are a knife lover!

 

[Franciscomv]

I like knives, hence I buy them. When I can afford it, I like to treat myself to something a bit special that goes beyond the purely utilitarian. There's no paperwork involved with knives either, gun laws where I live are horrible. We have a 40 day waiting period (if you pay for the "fast" process, otherwise it's longer) and before you get your gun the government publishes all the details of your new purchase on the web for everybody to see and anybody can send a message claiming a reason why you shouldn't receive the weapon (and the process stops each time a grievance is filed). With knives I just go to the store, pay for them and take them home.

When it comes to self defence, I'd much prefer a gun in most situations, but due to my country's gun laws I can't carry one except in very limited circumstances. Even though I'm a fairly accomplished grappler and boxer (good enough to be part of the national team), I'm pretty sure my hands aren't as lethal as knives can be in a life or death struggle.

 

[pvicenzi]

There is no logic in carying a $200 knife when you can carry a $400 knife. Why be a cheapskate?

 

[DShiflet]

I don't think I'd want a gun for $300...

My Ruger LCR .357 cost just a little over $300 new. Fired over a thousand rounds through it without a single issue, shoots accurately, comfortably, and is easily concealable...I certainly have no complaints. I also own a SIG, and it's more fun at the range, but if I' m just stepping out and plan on carrying, I'm more likely to grab the Ruger.

 

[ChristianJ]

There were lot of good points about why you should use cheap knife for self defence ... it will do the job just as well as more expensive one and there is a good chance to you will lose it in self defence situation, so better use a cheap knife.

These are valid points assuming that self defence is a relatively common occurance. The only persons I personally knew who have had to use knife for self defence were my grandfathers who fought in the WW2 against Russians.

I will likely spend my life never needing to use my EDC for self defence, but I will be using the EDC for other purposes on daily basis. If one day I need to use my expensive EDC for self defence and end up losing it ... Well, If I am alive to tell about it I likely say 'It was small price to pay for my life' and buy a new one.

Has anyone here actually been in a situation where you needed to use knife for self defence? Can anyone say that it is so common occurance that you have to buy cheap knives in order to save money during self defence situations?

 

[SCWillson]

Even police miss sometimes.

Actually, police miss most of the time. Their accuracy is no better than the average gun owner's; which is why we see police gunfights with 100 bullets fired and only 3 or 4 hits. Most cops are not gun enthusiasts and shoot only at their annual qualifications. They view guns as just another tool like radar, taser, or handcuffs.

This is not intended as a criticism of cops; I'm merely pointing out that we shouldn't put them on some sort of pedestal for shooting performance.

 

[bpeezer]

So can a gun.
So can a hammer.
The safest recourse legally would be to curl up and die...they never prosecute the corpse.

Sad but true I have a friend that got jumped by three guys, he happened to be a martial arts instructor and he hospitalized all three. He ended up paying tens of thousands of dollars for using excessive force to defend himself.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Well, I take it you never handled a Glock...

Even the Glock just squished my Wensleydale!

 

[addylo]

There were lot of good points about why you should use cheap knife for self defence ... it will do the job just as well as more expensive one and there is a good chance to you will lose it in self defence situation, so better use a cheap knife.

These are valid points assuming that self defence is a relatively common occurance. The only persons I personally knew who have had to use knife for self defence were my grandfathers who fought in the WW2 against Russians.

I will likely spend my life never needing to use my EDC for self defence, but I will be using the EDC for other purposes on daily basis. If one day I need to use my expensive EDC for self defence and end up losing it ... Well, If I am alive to tell about it I likely say 'It was small price to pay for my life' and buy a new one.

Has anyone here actually been in a situation where you needed to use knife for self defence? Can anyone say that it is so common occurance that you have to buy cheap knives in order to save money during self defence situations?

Exactly.

 

[chrisommer]

I see you are from greenfield indiana...I'm assuming you know of Brad if you are a knife lover!

I have purchased from Brad and knife lady, have had nothing but great experiences with them! I plan on paying them a visit next weekend at the 1500.

Almost forgot, GO COLTS!



To get on subject... I carry knives that range from $60 to well over $200. None of which I would consider my main self defense weapon. I myself find it easier to splurge on a knife as supposed to a gun. Bought a reliable gun that suited me, learned to use it properly, and keep it maintained. Tried the same with knives but for some reason I couldn't stop buying more and more and more and more... That's not to say that I don't have gun nut friends who think I am crazy for spending so much on knives when I could have some "sweet" guns.

"You pays your money and you takes your choice"

 

[cncpro11]

Logically speaking, I would trust a $300 knife more than a $300 gun.

 

[Cegrus]

I can see the point of not needing an expensive knife if you don't need it. Personally, I carry a small Remington knife for EDC. It's sharp enough for my needs and no one will mention it because it easily fits in a small pocket typically covered by my shirt. When I get to a point in life where I need a real knife, I will carry one. I only carry this one because a lot of people I'm around daily look down on knives because they only see then as a weapon.