Women and Knives: Why More Women Need To Carry A Blade

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I think regardless of gender if someone plans on carrying a knife for self defense they should be educated in how to use it as such. Otherwise it could do more harm than good. As to the specific subject of women and knives? I cant think of a single reason why a woman shouldnt consider it as a hobby. What I think the world really needs though? More female knife makers.
 
PURPLEDC said:
I think regardless of gender if someone plans on carrying a knife for self defense they should be educated in how to use it as such. Otherwise it could do more harm than good. As to the specific subject of women and knives? I cant think of a single reason why a woman shouldnt consider it as a hobby. What I think the world really needs though? More female knife makers.
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Agreed! Thanks for sharing!
 
stonproject said:
what do you mean by blade? shape, type, whole knife iteself? Anyways...

I recommend a karambit.

The most useful, and universal bladeshape in my opinion. Theyre absolutely awesome.

Emerson combat karambit is hard to beat.
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Not sure how to answer the first sentence.. I like a blade that is more slender looking as opposed to a big fat blade, unless it is in a larger sized fixed blade knife. For example, in my knife photos, i do love the way the blade looks..the shape, and so forth. But there are many others that are nice too. As far as the handle, I like a handle that looks different and unique. If it's going to be wood, I love the grain to really be different and to stand out. I hope this helps answer. I will check out Emerson combat knives and see what you are talking about.. :-) Thanks for the suggestion!
 
Blade Girl said:
Wow, thanks so much EyeDog. How kind of you to take the time to leave some positive feedback! It is much appreciated! I just saw a sweet looking Buck folder on a Buck Knife forum..it was a beauty! If you go to my profile and the recent comments area, or whatever it is called, you will see my comment there, thus you will see the knife..it's red. If you go look, tell me what you think. I think it would ALSO be a great knife for a woman to carry.
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Bought a couple of Bucks this weekend on the forum.

See my PM.

...Mike
 
You will like the Emerson knife, I think and check out a Sodbuster or a jack-knife too.
 
Lycosa said:
You will like the Emerson knife, I think and check out a Sodbuster or a jack-knife too.
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I haven't looked just yet, but is Emerson the more modernized knife or the old fashioned folder? I prefer the more old fashioned style as opposed to the modernized styles.
 
Nice to meet you and welcome to the forums.

My wife is appreciates my hobby as well. She has grown to appreciate my making of knives (attempting) at home and primarily customizing knives and making handles of various exotic and man made materials.
She loves the Manix 2 LW I gave her for valentines day last year. She loves that for EDC, some minor food prep and lots of garden work in the spring with me. And in her pack when she goes to college during the day. She also has thing for her japenese knife set for the kitchen.
She is a gorgeous hard working woman. Even after taking care of babies (myself), college, work and all the hard work at home we share. I still get help making handles and she enjoys some belt sanding and router work.
Not sure where I would be with out her.
Last night she wanted to share some of her favorite chris reeve folders with me. Discussing a few of her favorite that she may want to surprise me with at some point. OMG am I excited.
I am selling my only high end folder next week to fund her replacement wedding band to match a nice blue and diamond ring I gave her on mothers day last year.
Should be ready for out third anniversary on the 21st of this month.
Nice to have you on the forums. Looking forward to seeing you around!
Matt
 
EyeDog said:
Bought a couple of Bucks this weekend on the forum.

See my PM.

...Mike
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Just saw it and replied. :) God bless you and your wife! That's cool! I need a Buck for sure. It's one of the 'creams of the crop' of the traditional knives.
 
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BellaBlades said:
Nice to meet you and welcome to the forums.

My wife is appreciates my hobby as well. She has grown to appreciate my making of knives (attempting) at home and primarily customizing knives and making handles of various exotic and man made materials.
She loves the Manix 2 LW I gave her for valentines day last year. She loves that for EDC, some minor food prep and lots of garden work in the spring with me. And in her pack when she goes to college during the day. She also has thing for her japenese knife set for the kitchen.
She is a gorgeous hard working woman. Even after taking care of babies (myself), college, work and all the hard work at home we share. I still get help making handles and she enjoys some belt sanding and router work.
Not sure where I would be with out her.
Last night she wanted to share some of her favorite chris reeve folders with me. Discussing a few of her favorite that she may want to surprise me with at some point. OMG am I excited.
I am selling my only high end folder next week to fund her replacement wedding band to match a nice blue and diamond ring I gave her on mothers day last year.
Should be ready for out third anniversary on the 21st of this month.
Nice to have you on the forums. Looking forward to seeing you around!
Matt
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Hey Matt..that is sooo sweet! What a wonderful message to leave. That is inspiring to see such a young couple so happy and good to each other. Wow! Amazing! (assuming you are young...babies, college..etc) God bless both of you in all your endeavors and may He also bless your little ones and protect them. I too love the EDC forums and this blade forum here. A lot of good, genuine people. A great outlet for the love of knives and for the people who share the same interest.
 
Blade Girl said:
Hey Matt..that is sooo sweet! What a wonderful message to leave. That is inspiring to see such a young couple so happy and good to each other. Wow! Amazing! (assuming you are young...babies, college..etc) God bless both of you in all your endeavors and may He also bless your little ones and protect them. I too love the EDC forums and this blade forum here. A lot of good, genuine people. A great outlet for the love of knives and for the people who share the same interest.
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Thank you for the kind words. You seem like a really cool down to earth person.:D
We are pretty young. She just turned 28 and I am only 6 months behind. Two little girls here. I talk about my family alot one here. That is #1 to me even if it gets redundant. We certainly share some hard times too. But when we get to spend quality time together it is priceless.

This place has given me alot of knowledge. It is great to unwind on here and it gives me something to do while she does her college work later at nite. We are really due for some quality time together. I am looking forward to your family road trip to virginia in may to visit her cousin and family for a graduation and reunion.
I just want this winter to be over so we can enjoy the great outdoors with the kids. Cant keep them out in this weather for too long at a time.
Tomorrow when I pick up the little ones from daycare/ learning center I have a new ta-bogon I picked them up to try with me. This snow we are getting will benefit that for sure.
Take care!
Matt
 
Totally agree that more women need to carry a blade. My wife has her CCW and carries something that goes bang everyday along with her spyderco delica 4 and an izula. She uses them at work everyday and loves them both.
 
BellaBlades said:
Thank you for the kind words. You seem like a really cool down to earth person.:D
We are pretty young. She just turned 28 and I am only 6 months behind. Two little girls here. I talk about my family alot one here. That is #1 to me even if it gets redundant. We certainly share some hard times too. But when we get to spend quality time together it is priceless.

This place has given me alot of knowledge. It is great to unwind on here and it gives me something to do while she does her college work later at nite. We are really due for some quality time together. I am looking forward to your family road trip to virginia in may to visit her cousin and family for a graduation and reunion.
I just want this winter to be over so we can enjoy the great outdoors with the kids. Cant keep them out in this weather for too long at a time.
Tomorrow when I pick up the little ones from daycare/ learning center I have a new ta-bogon I picked them up to try with me. This snow we are getting will benefit that for sure.
Take care!
Matt
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I agree..I can't stand winter! And thank you for your words...you've blessed me! I have four kids, so I completely understand how much time is involved. I work at home on the internet, so thanks to God I don't have to take them to daycare anymore.. a true blessing. What part of the states are you from? Sounds like you live somewhere in my neck of the woods.
 
Gizler00 said:
Totally agree that more women need to carry a blade. My wife has her CCW and carries something that goes bang everyday along with her spyderco delica 4 and an izula. She uses them at work everyday and loves them both.
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Thank you, Gizler00 for your support and thoughts on this post topic. I appreciate it!
 
bigmark408 said:
Never thought of a female having a knife as sexy.
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Yeah, there's the whole "cut off the Schwanz while sleeping" image. . . . . . problematic.

And blade girl, thanks for the pics. Many are weighing the above image, and thinking in your case it might be worth the risk.
 
There is really nothing manly about knives. It is all entirely in people's heads.

Living in Oregon, there are plenty of women who hunt Elk and Deer (among other animals), and they also carry knives and guns. I know quite a few who own AR-15s as well (which is ridiculously shocking to a lot of people).

When someone has an interest in something, the lamest thing to do is tell them they shouldn't because it would make them fall out of a stereotype.

I say break the mold.:thumbup:

A couple quick examples for anyone's inspiration:

Annie Oakley
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Joan of Arc
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The Government said:
There is really nothing manly about knives. It is all entirely in people's heads.

Living in Oregon, there are plenty of women who hunt Elk and Deer (among other animals), and they also carry knives and guns. I know quite a few who own AR-15s as well (which is ridiculously shocking to a lot of people).

When someone has an interest in something, the lamest thing to do is tell them they shouldn't because it would make them fall out of a stereotype.

I say break the mold.:thumbup:

A couple quick examples for anyone's inspiration:

Annie Oakley
220px-Annie_Oakley_by_Baker%27s_Art_Gallery_c1880s-crop.jpg


Joan of Arc
200px-Joan_of_arc_miniature_graded.jpg
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Thanks! Great addition to this thread! Love it!
 
Blade Girl said:
Wow..that's a nice FIRST knife!!! Did you help her pick it out at all?
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I was hovering over the knife showcase. She quietly looked with my, and then asked if she could pick one.
Well of course. :D

That resulted in the two of us getting matching Natives for Christmas.
 
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