Do you carry a knife for self defense?

[Cowman]

Just curious what people's thoughts on this are.

If you carry a gun instead, that's a whole other issue and getting into a big discussion about it here probably isn't worth anybody's time other than a "no, I carry a gun".

Me personally, I think it's a good way to escalate a situation and get yourself severely injured and or killed when you otherwise probably wouldn't have.

There is no such thing as a knife "fight".



The only reason I bring it up is because I just tucked a pocket knife away into my new bag I got to carry my lunch/water and other items to and from work. Strictly utility. I also have a small key chain box cutter that I use while actually working since I break down boxes and cut plastic so frequently. I was just curious how misinformed people are about the wisdom of carrying a knife for self defense.

 

[MeBelle]

Cork screw on my key chain.

 

[ABikerSailor]

On occasion, I carry a knife, but only if I know I'll be in a position to use it.

But, a good blade is useful a lot of the time.

 

[bigrebnc1775]

I have a kershaw spring assisted quick clip attached to my pocket and a 45 on my hip.

 

[bigrebnc1775]

Cork screw on my key chain.

I have a mini mag 145 lum. flash light attached to my keys.

 

[ABikerSailor]

I have a kershaw spring assisted quick clip attached to my pocket and a 45 on my hip.

Don't forget to mention your massive plumber's crack.

 

[AVG-JOE]

Fingernail clippers. But only with a safety case.

 

[MeBelle]

Fingernail clippers. But only with a safety case.

Wimp!

 

[bigrebnc1775]

I have a kershaw spring assisted quick clip attached to my pocket and a 45 on my hip.

Don't forget to mention your massive plumber's crack.

So you looked at one plumber's ass while he was bent over working saw a little crack and you got excited and think all plumbers show butt crack.?

 

[MeBelle]

Cork screw on my key chain.

I have a mini mag 145 lum. flash light attached to my keys.

Indeed! I also have a flashlight on my key chain, but Cowman was asking about self defense. You haven't seen my key chain, it's a weapon all of it's on!

 

[bigrebnc1775]

Cork screw on my key chain.

I have a mini mag 145 lum. flash light attached to my keys.

Indeed! I also have a flashlight on my key chain, but Cowman was asking about self defense. You haven't seen my key chain, it's a weapon all of it's on!

A mini mag makes a fine little weapon small enough to stay out of the way until you need it could be used to hit, jab or grab with. It's about the size of a kubaton

This is a Kubaton but the same concept

 

[Cowman]

Some interesting reading on "knife fighting" and why I think carrying a knife for defense is a bad idea and just asking for trouble'.

http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/whatknife.htm

Marc "Animal" MacYoung on knife fighting

A crazy amount of good information on all sorts of other things on that site too.

One of the things that is important is YOU must know what self-defense really is, NOT what you think it is. Acting on what you think self-defense is while holding an item will get you into deep trouble. Weapons are like power tools, mistakes happen faster and when they do, they are bloody.

 

[AVG-JOE]

Fingernail clippers. But only with a safety case.

Wimp!

How's it make me a wimp to be able to successfully defend myself lo these many years using only fingernail clippers and a sharp mind?

Personally, I think that makes me a bona fide stud.

 

[007]

I always have a knife on me, probably for the past 30 years or better.

Got a nice folding BUCK, tactical, composite handle, USA made I carry now.

 

[Ernie S.]

Just curious what people's thoughts on this are.

If you carry a gun instead, that's a whole other issue and getting into a big discussion about it here probably isn't worth anybody's time other than a "no, I carry a gun".

Me personally, I think it's a good way to escalate a situation and get yourself severely injured and or killed when you otherwise probably wouldn't have.

There is no such thing as a knife "fight".



The only reason I bring it up is because I just tucked a pocket knife away into my new bag I got to carry my lunch/water and other items to and from work. Strictly utility. I also have a small key chain box cutter that I use while actually working since I break down boxes and cut plastic so frequently. I was just curious how misinformed people are about the wisdom of carrying a knife for self defense.

I carry a knife at all times. It could be used for self defense, I suppose, but my .44 is just so much more impressive.

 

[signelect]

I have carried a knife since I was 6. I use it for all sorts of things but never for self defense. Never take a knife to a gun fight. I apree with the post a 44 is much more impressive.

 

[Tsalagi]

I carry a SOG multitool that protects me from loose screws,unstripped wires,, unopened beer bottles, and several other dangerous acts.

 

[chikenwing]

Knife ?never just for utility.When I was traveling around the south a lot for work,I had other things in my truck for defense.

 

[Douger]

Fingernail clippers. But only with a safety case.

I used to carry those for cutting fishing line. The Land of the Fee and Home of the Slave had their Nazi's take them away the last time I flew to Idaho.My Zippo too.

 

[g5000]

A handgun is a weapon. A knife is a tool.