Topic: Knife thread: part 2, self-defense
Anonymous A started this discussion 1 year ago #113,330
Best knife for self-defense?
Thinking about a switchblade or something like it, but I'm not sure what all the options are, so I'm open to other suggestions.
I'm looking to carry it in a backpack, or messenger bag (saddlebags are for kids). I don't want something too elaborate or heavy, and I'm looking for something a little more easy to open than a multi-tool. I also am not sure that I want anything with a sheath because I feel like it could unsheath itself in my bag.
Thinking about a switchblade or something like it, but I'm not sure what all the options are, so I'm open to other suggestions.
I'm looking to carry it in a backpack, or messenger bag (saddlebags are for kids). I don't want something too elaborate or heavy, and I'm looking for something a little more easy to open than a multi-tool. I also am not sure that I want anything with a sheath because I feel like it could unsheath itself in my bag.
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC joined in and replied with this 1 year ago, 18 minutes later[^] [v] #1,255,243
Have you considered training cardio instead?
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 7 minutes later, 26 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,251
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@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
You can run from danger or danger can run from you. If there's the option of the latter, it'd be senseless not to take it.
You can run from danger or danger can run from you. If there's the option of the latter, it'd be senseless not to take it.
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 1 year ago, 5 minutes later, 37 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,258
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 8 minutes later, 45 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,259
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
In many situations, I probably would. But it's always better to have options.
> No one wins in a knife fight
And in many situations, simply showing it can be enough to diffuse the situation. Almost all muggers and rapists are opportunists and few are willing to die over a situation that they thought would be easy and straightforward. Everything is context dependent though and there's nothing that will replace using your head, including defaulting to running without thinking.
Anyway, let's re-focus this on suggestions for knives. Happy to have this discussion elsewhere in another thread if you want.
In many situations, I probably would. But it's always better to have options.
> No one wins in a knife fight
And in many situations, simply showing it can be enough to diffuse the situation. Almost all muggers and rapists are opportunists and few are willing to die over a situation that they thought would be easy and straightforward. Everything is context dependent though and there's nothing that will replace using your head, including defaulting to running without thinking.
Anyway, let's re-focus this on suggestions for knives. Happy to have this discussion elsewhere in another thread if you want.
dj coco nutty joined in and replied with this 1 year ago, 5 hours later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,301
knives aren't good for defense. also if it's in your bag it's already out of reach in a pinch, which should be the only time you are pulling a knife on someone. at that point anything hard or sharp is probably good enough or it's too late
dj coco nutty double-posted this 1 year ago, 2 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,302
@1,255,259 (A)
usually if you're using your head you're not going to pull a knife out to 'deter' somebody. as soon as you pull out a deadly weapon you change the situation and it's not going to end well. if you pull a knife on someone you better be prepared to stab them or be stabbed or worse. this is not something you want to plan for you're being dumb
usually if you're using your head you're not going to pull a knife out to 'deter' somebody. as soon as you pull out a deadly weapon you change the situation and it's not going to end well. if you pull a knife on someone you better be prepared to stab them or be stabbed or worse. this is not something you want to plan for you're being dumb
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dj coco nutty triple-posted this 1 year ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,303
yeah 'look I have a knife' everybody has a knife or a gun you dumbass. that's not going to deter someone who is menacing you enough that you fear for your life
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 19 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,310
@1,255,301 (dj coco nutty)
Wrong. There are a lot of situations where you can see trouble several seconds a way, which is more than enough time to pull a knife. Yeah, it's not going to help if someone comes up behind you and puts a knife to your neck or a gun to your back. But no one's talking about that.
@1,255,302 (dj coco nutty)
> as soon as you pull out a deadly weapon you change the situation and it's not going to end well.
Of course. Everyone knows that. That's the point. Very few want to die over a random confrontation and most will run at the sight of anything resembling a weapon. Obviously, some won't, but with people like that there's no telling what they'll do anyway, so there's not much to lose. That's the reason why you never allow yourself to be relocated or kidnapped in any form. Sure, you may die trying to escape, but that still sounds like a better outcome than being tortured and who knows what else at the agressor's discretion.
> if you pull a knife on someone you better be prepared to stab them or be stabbed or worse.
Obviously. No different than the rule that the only people you should ever point a gun at are those you intend to kill.
> this is not something you want to plan for you're being dumb
No. You are.
> yeah 'look I have a knife' everybody has a knife or a gun you dumbass.
And most that do expect everyone else to be unarmed. There are many many instances, you can read on the news, watch videos of, or read anywhere, where a would-be mugger/rapist/robber runs at the sight of a weapon.
> that's not going to deter someone who is menacing you enough that you fear for your life
Retarded.
Wrong. There are a lot of situations where you can see trouble several seconds a way, which is more than enough time to pull a knife. Yeah, it's not going to help if someone comes up behind you and puts a knife to your neck or a gun to your back. But no one's talking about that.
@1,255,302 (dj coco nutty)
> as soon as you pull out a deadly weapon you change the situation and it's not going to end well.
Of course. Everyone knows that. That's the point. Very few want to die over a random confrontation and most will run at the sight of anything resembling a weapon. Obviously, some won't, but with people like that there's no telling what they'll do anyway, so there's not much to lose. That's the reason why you never allow yourself to be relocated or kidnapped in any form. Sure, you may die trying to escape, but that still sounds like a better outcome than being tortured and who knows what else at the agressor's discretion.
> if you pull a knife on someone you better be prepared to stab them or be stabbed or worse.
Obviously. No different than the rule that the only people you should ever point a gun at are those you intend to kill.
> this is not something you want to plan for you're being dumb
No. You are.
> yeah 'look I have a knife' everybody has a knife or a gun you dumbass.
And most that do expect everyone else to be unarmed. There are many many instances, you can read on the news, watch videos of, or read anywhere, where a would-be mugger/rapist/robber runs at the sight of a weapon.
> that's not going to deter someone who is menacing you enough that you fear for your life
Retarded.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 1 year ago, 30 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,324
I'd carry an enormous military knife. Some young punk pulls out a switchblade, you pull out a 14 inch military gutting knife and watch him run.
dw !p9hU6ckyqw joined in and replied with this 1 year ago, 11 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,325
Gun
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 1 hour later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,336
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@1,255,325 (dw !p9hU6ckyqw)
Guns are illegal here, so, naturally, no criminal ever has them where I live.
Guns are illegal here, so, naturally, no criminal ever has them where I live.
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@previous (A)
I know a bit about knives from friends who served. I am a pacifist myself, so I don't own weapons.
I know a bit about knives from friends who served. I am a pacifist myself, so I don't own weapons.
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Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 9 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,619
Update: just purchased a Spyder Co Matriarch 2 and a few Smith & Wesson folding knives. The whole familia has knives now.#GenderEquality
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 1 year ago, 8 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,622
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Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 1 year ago, 10 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,632
@previous (A)
They are weapons that are more flashy than practical
https://reddit.com/r/mallninjashit/s/3Y7cJFAtya
They are weapons that are more flashy than practical
https://reddit.com/r/mallninjashit/s/3Y7cJFAtya
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,633
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@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Great job on answering the question literally. I guess that means you win.
Great job on answering the question literally. I guess that means you win.
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dj coco nutty replied with this 1 year ago, 1 hour later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,662
@1,255,619 (A)
that looks like it's only good for cutting rope. what part of that said self defense to you?? ooo it's curved and scary looking. you dork
that looks like it's only good for cutting rope. what part of that said self defense to you?? ooo it's curved and scary looking. you dork
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Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 39 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,674
@previous (dj coco nutty)
Go look at a video of it being used on a slab of pork. Also, the blade was specifically designed because of a contract Spyderco had with the DEA for their undercover agents.
With all due respect, it sounds like you don't know shit about knives, so I'm not sure why you keep harassing me and spamming my threads with all this shit. Dunning? Meet Kruger.
Go look at a video of it being used on a slab of pork. Also, the blade was specifically designed because of a contract Spyderco had with the DEA for their undercover agents.
With all due respect, it sounds like you don't know shit about knives, so I'm not sure why you keep harassing me and spamming my threads with all this shit. Dunning? Meet Kruger.
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@previous (dj coco nutty)
I was wrong. It may've not been the DEA; they don't specify which law enforcement agency it was. It sounds like it was for informants or similar because they mention it was designed for people who don't have extensive combat training.
I was wrong. It may've not been the DEA; they don't specify which law enforcement agency it was. It sounds like it was for informants or similar because they mention it was designed for people who don't have extensive combat training.
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 1 year ago, 1 day later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,837
Do you guys carry a tactical flashlight? I love my OLight Warrior 3s. What about you?
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 15 hours later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,901
Just pulled the trigger on a Spyderco Stretch 2 XL Signature Lightweight folding kinfe! This thing is just 77 grams, despite having a 100mm (3.92") blade!I got it with a partially serrated edge and plan on using this also for everyday use. Can't wait for it to come in.
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 1 year ago, 5 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,902
Why did you buy a serrated knife for protection?
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wait til he finds out people wear clothes........
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Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 55 seconds later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,909
@1,255,837 (G)
I have a headlamp. And a few normal smaller flashlights.
If I recall, I also have one manually powered battery-less flashlight that came with my car which I keep in the trunk, but I think at some point I ought to get another. Some of these flashlights I use infrequently enough that I don't want to have to worry about if the battery is still good.
I have a headlamp. And a few normal smaller flashlights.
If I recall, I also have one manually powered battery-less flashlight that came with my car which I keep in the trunk, but I think at some point I ought to get another. Some of these flashlights I use infrequently enough that I don't want to have to worry about if the battery is still good.
dj coco nutty replied with this 1 year ago, 21 seconds later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,910
@1,255,908 (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
dang Minecraft kids... can't just go around turning pigs into meat that easy in the real world..
dang Minecraft kids... can't just go around turning pigs into meat that easy in the real world..
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 1 minute later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,911
@1,255,902 (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Serrated knives cause more damage and pain. Plain edge are for precision and depth.
Why do you think you are an expert on knives? What experience are you drawing on?
Serrated knives cause more damage and pain. Plain edge are for precision and depth.
Why do you think you are an expert on knives? What experience are you drawing on?
Anonymous A (OP) double-posted this 1 year ago, 58 seconds later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,913
@1,255,907 (dj coco nutty)
Many tests have demonstrated they are better exactly for that purpose.
Why do you think you are an expert on knives? What experience are you drawing on?
Many tests have demonstrated they are better exactly for that purpose.
Why do you think you are an expert on knives? What experience are you drawing on?
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 1 year ago, 50 seconds later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,914
@1,255,911 (A)
I don't know why you think you are an expert after buying that ridiculously shaped mall ninja blade
I don't know why you think you are an expert after buying that ridiculously shaped mall ninja blade
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 46 seconds later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,915
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Why do you think you are an expert on knives? What experience are you drawing on?
Why do you think you are an expert on knives? What experience are you drawing on?
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Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 1 year ago, 1 minute later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,919
@1,255,915 (A)
What experience do you have?
Why not take some knife classes and get something less ridiculous?
What experience do you have?
Why not take some knife classes and get something less ridiculous?
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@1,255,919 (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
I asked first. You tell me what experience you have. Then we'll talk about me.
I asked first. You tell me what experience you have. Then we'll talk about me.
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 1 year ago, 4 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,922
@previous (A)
1. Why is it serrated?
2. Why is it curved like that?
3. Do you plan on having a half hour long fight where you saw through clothing?
4. Is it legal in your area to have a knife that's strictly a weapon and not a tool?
5. If you lethally hurt someone with that knife, can you afford a lawyer to protect you from how the jury sees it and by extension, you?
1. Why is it serrated?
2. Why is it curved like that?
3. Do you plan on having a half hour long fight where you saw through clothing?
4. Is it legal in your area to have a knife that's strictly a weapon and not a tool?
5. If you lethally hurt someone with that knife, can you afford a lawyer to protect you from how the jury sees it and by extension, you?
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 1 minute later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,924
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
I asked first. You tell me what experience you have. Then we'll talk about me.
I asked first. You tell me what experience you have. Then we'll talk about me.
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 1 year ago, 8 seconds later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,925
@1,255,259 (A)
Also by brandishing a knife, you will have increased to risk of violence against yourself
Also by brandishing a knife, you will have increased to risk of violence against yourself
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Kook !!rcSrAtaAC double-posted this 1 year ago, 41 seconds later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,926
@1,255,924 (A)
I don't care. You made a post trying to stunt about your ridiculous mall ninja bullshit
I don't care. You made a post trying to stunt about your ridiculous mall ninja bullshit
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 1 year ago, 3 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,933
@previous (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
lol no one's trying to stunt here except for you, despite you being, in all odds, the most ignorant person ITT (even including incel-wannabe-cowboy-poser ninjj).
lol no one's trying to stunt here except for you, despite you being, in all odds, the most ignorant person ITT (even including incel-wannabe-cowboy-poser ninjj).
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 1 year ago, 2 minutes later, 4 days after the original post[^] [v] #1,255,937
@previous (A)
You bought a 200 dollar mall ninja knife that would get taken away from you in seconds
You bought a 200 dollar mall ninja knife that would get taken away from you in seconds
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My Spyderco Stretch 2 XL Signature Lightweight folding knife arrived today! It's great. It's so lightweight; I actually have a steak knife that weighs 2-3 grams more. But this is no steak knife haha.
I'm surprised how ergonomic it is. They balanced the center of mass perfectly and the grip pattern is such that your hand is guided back to the center if your grip ever slips. Even the belt clip is designed to fit into your hand. I thought about removing the clip before the knife arrived, but I think I'll keep it on since the placement aids my grip.
I'm going to buy a steak just to get more of an excuse to use the knife.
It's really the perfect knife for defense and doubles as a great utility knife for EDC. You'll barely even know it's in your pocket or bag with how light it is.
I'm surprised how ergonomic it is. They balanced the center of mass perfectly and the grip pattern is such that your hand is guided back to the center if your grip ever slips. Even the belt clip is designed to fit into your hand. I thought about removing the clip before the knife arrived, but I think I'll keep it on since the placement aids my grip.
I'm going to buy a steak just to get more of an excuse to use the knife.
It's really the perfect knife for defense and doubles as a great utility knife for EDC. You'll barely even know it's in your pocket or bag with how light it is.