Wife needs a 3-3+" fixed blade for protection...any ideas?

I would reccomend also the you consider looks. Your wife probably won't carry it, if she doesn't like the appearance as well. Another serious thing to consider is how she will wear it. You might want to ask her what would be her prefered carry method. A knife won't do her any good, if she won't carry it.

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You might want to look at some of Newt Livesay's offerings.

I think the Woo, Lil' Pecker, and NRG models may fi the bill.
 
My tendencies in this vein run towards the Spyderco Delica or Endura. Good knives for the money, and that serrated blade'll give a lot of potential attackers the willies.

As was suggested by an ex-LEO friend who was training me at the time, however, I strongly suggest that you buy her one in one of the more garish colours available, preferably pink or yellow. That way, if (Gods forbid) she finds her way into a courtroom for carrying a "vicious knife." Judges seem to find a Day-Glo pink knife less threatening than a black one, even though the blade cuts just as deep...

Just my thoughts on it.



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Kalindras, Carrollton, TX
 
Knife, Protection?

Sounds like she need to take the NRA's "Refuse to be a victim" course for women. Buy a Glock 19 or 26, take a training course, shoot regularly.

Contact weapons for women are nearly useless unless the woman is extremely proficient with it. By the time someone is that close, you're in deep $%*&.

Politically correct handle color? Oh come on. I bet you can't cite a single case where this was a factor.

Koski
 
I concur with the above post, train your wife to use a handgun (of her choice). She would have to be EXTREMELY profecient to defend herself with a 3 to 3.5" knife.

Remember- a small gun beats a big knife.

BUT- if your stuck on a knife, i would consider a Lightfoot neck razor, RJ Martin tanto, or maybe one of Chavars Fangs.

 
I have to throw in my vote for the Nimravus. I like the cub but think it a bit small, even for women. My wife is 5'2" petite and still prefers a "bigger" knife. She tries to snag my Military many times if that gives you any indication of her size prference.
Besides a smaller blade just doesn't have that "Oh Sh*%" factor to it.
YMMV

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After examining one of Lynn Griffith's patrolmans first hand, I think it would really be the ticket. It is very light and thin and comes with a very good kydex carry system that Lynn makes. Doesn't look so menacing as it does purposeful.
 
Okay, first of all, a knife is a crappy self-defense tool unless you are willing to spill blood, and lots of it. Call it crazy, but most people would rather get raped, beaten, killed than cut someone else open. But, let's assume the lady in question has the ability to protect herself with a knife as well as the gumption to use it, okay? My first recommendation would be the Emerson La Griffe (or one of Fred's own custom models). The blade length is small, but the knife offers a lot of advantages due to its design (see it at Emerson's webpage). First off, it has the index finger ring. This insures that the knife will not slip forward and cut the user, be knocked out of the hand by the opponent, or be lost while making a wild slash (remember, life and death fights are generally not highly controlled environments). This also allows an experienced user to grapple the opponent and use open-hand techniques if needed, but that is the realm of the trained and experienced martial artist. The other nice thing about the ring is that you can pull a larger knife while still holding onto the La Griffe, or even a gun. very cool.
Second, the hawksbill shape, although short in this case, is wicked. The La Griffe comes from Emerson with a wickedly sharp edge, and the point is like a needle. This will be great for poking or slashing your opponent, as the knife will want to rip deep into their flesh. On the other side of the coin, the La Griffe has a short blade because the user can defend themself more easily in court. At under 2" in length, without skill or luck (bad or good, depending on how you look at it), you will be hard-pressed to render your opponent fatally wounded. At the same time, you can do an enormous amount of damage to them all the same. This is a great knife for people who want a non-lethal edged alternative. A 20" Ang Khola would be great, but you could accidentally take an entire limb off with a single swing, so choose your weapon wisely! In my review of the La Griffe, which I posted in the review forum and should be archived there, I stated that the La Griffe is a great self defense tool for people who don't know how to defend themselves. If you must carry a knife for fending off attackers, this would be the one to get, in my opinion. That said, they're illegal in any state that illegalizes fixed blade carry, and although the sheath is well suited for concealed carry, again, most states do not allow it.
The three best defense tools are your brain (don't get in a situation to begin with), your legs (run like hell), and your voice (scream bloody murder). A good can of powerful mace is also probably better than a knife, too. But, there you have it, if one must be carried to feel safe. The other nice thing about the La Griffe is that it's coating is very stealthy. I did an experiment walking my pooches one night and walked with the knife deployed for use in the park. Not one person I passed noticed it, and I made no attempt to hide it from its regular position in my hand.

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How about these? Copied, well, actually linked, to the Smoking Hole Design web site. Smoking Hold Pistol Design

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First and foremost is mindset and philosophical adjustment. When it comes to the choice of a blade over a pistol (speaking from experience, though I occasionally tote both)I think it's important for a woman to consider ease of disarm. I've noticed it's usually on their minds anyway. That's why I like the Safekeepers from Cold Steel; they sort of lock into the hand, and more importantly, they're folder-sized with instant-draw, fixed-bladed effectiveness. My 0.2.
 
Dozier Arkansas Toothpick is definitely worth a look and although I've never handled one, I certainly like the looks of Lynn Griffiths offerings. But if you are looking for something in a production knife the BM Nimravus cub may be just the ticket followed by the new Spydie Moran. I can't believe it took so long for them to be mentioned. I'd also add one of the incredibly loud screeching alarms to be carried right next to the blade. She slips her hand through a loop on the landyard and as she draws the knife, she also pulls the pin and hopefully doesn't have to slice and dice.

phantom4

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My daughter was in the position of being threatened. She is a large woman, 5'10" and a buffed 140 lbs.

I presented her with a Rob Simonich Talonite (r) Wambli with a leather pukko type sheath made by Rob as well. She strapped this on one hip, and carried my granddaughter on her other hip, and no one ever commented on her knife at all.

I do agree, however, with the comments regarding the marginal effectiveness of this type knife. My daughter also has a ATAK2, a H&K USP .45 ACP, a SIG P245 .45 ACP, and a Colt H-Bar Sporter. For concealed 'dress up' carry, she has a mini-shrike, a lab rat, and a carbon fiber knife, the frequent flyer.

BTW; push daggers are illegal in some jurisdictions, such as CA. Be sure you are legal before carrying. Walt

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Mindset, training, etc. a must of course. That being said, it should be noted that if one is looking for a fix blade for PP (Protective Purposes) then it should be as concealable as possible. The greatest advantage of either G10, micarta, or wood is that it is not "grabby" as rubber or neoprene is. With a proper texture, be it blasted, checkered, or stippled, your clothing will not catch on the handle/ scales. Much like rubber grips on your sidearm, it provides a secure hold but can snag your outer garment while carrying and consequently expose you. You can' t go wrong with one of Bob Doziers fix blades. Currently I am waiting for one of his "Personal Utility" models that is light enough to carry on his excellent horizontal kydex belt sheaths and in the additional neck carry sheath that I ordered along with the knife. Excellent combo. I highly recommend his knives.

L8r,
Nakano
 
Howling Mousse,
you didn't mention your wife's background, but considering she's squeemish around a Sig 9mm, are you convinced that a small knife, and I would consider 3"-3.5" still small, going to work for her? Someone else mentioned it and I have to agree, that a small knife isn't neccessarily a deterrant to a determined attacker, especially when carried by a woman (ok, I know I'm going to get flak for this, so let me put in the disclaimer right now: I am not sexist or predjudist, but a male assailant will always view a female victim as inferior - thus my comment.)
Anyway, so do you think your wife would be able to do anything with a small bladed knife? If she had a large FB, or perhaps even a megafolder, the psychological impact alone would be greater, perhaps getting the would-be-attacker to reconsider and leave. I'm not suggesting a Rambo knife, but maybe something from JSP Bladerigger.
Also, just giving someone a knife, no matter what size doesn't mean they will know what to do with it. So be resonable sure she knows what to do with one. If not, perhaps a snubnosed S&W Ladysmith is the better option. Point and squeeze and you don't have to let anyone in that close.
Just my $0.02 worth.
 
I am having a 3" dagger made for myself. I also have a 5" one being made as well. I like a dagger because it will easily cut someone who tries to disarm me and because I have more edge while still carrying a smaller blade. (My 3") Its kind of like a two for the price of one sale.

Even though I have training if I am compramised because I am grabbed by some big thug, that knife will cut in any direction I move it. Unfortunatly, most attacks against women are ambushes, the guy hides in your home, or comes at you from behind some hiding place in a parking lot etc. I want a knife that will be effective even if my mobility is limited such as if I were grabbed suddenly. That is why I like a (double edged) dagger.
 
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