Knife recomendation?

[kala]

Re: Knife recomendation?

get some mace

:)

[zpwn06]

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I'm worried about all the references to knife fighting. Knives aren't for fighting- you've watched too many movies. Also not for scaring people, If I had a 3 foot pipe in my hand, kid with a 3 inch knife isn't going to worry me all that much.

I wouldn't want to hurt anyone, but I do protect my safety. This knife thing is really out of character for me, but I'm not comfortable with being completely unarmed. I've known a couple of who've carried box cutters, actually. And one who actually did end up using it. Worked fairly well from what I hear.

Anyway, I've done a little research and kershaw seems like a good choice, though I'll have to take steps to make it less reflective, don't want to attract attention. I know a kid who went to jail for 3 months because of a misunderstanding combined with the fact that he was gesturing with a butterfly knife (closed). What an idiot

[t-topV6]

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I'm worried about all the references to knife fighting. Knives aren't for fighting- you've watched too many movies. Also not for scaring people, If I had a 3 foot pipe in my hand, kid with a 3 inch knife isn't going to worry me all that much.

I wouldn't want to hurt anyone, but I do protect my safety. This knife thing is really out of character for me, but I'm not comfortable with being completely unarmed. I've known a couple of who've carried box cutters, actually. And one who actually did end up using it. Worked fairly well from what I hear.

Anyway, I've done a little research and kershaw seems like a good choice, though I'll have to take steps to make it less reflective, don't want to attract attention. I know a kid who went to jail for 3 months because of a misunderstanding combined with the fact that he was gesturing with a butterfly knife (closed). What an idiot

you won't be dissapointed with kershaw... they have amazing knives... the one i use is .3 inches shorter than the legal limit, and whips out in a flash... and around here butterfly knives are illlegal too, hope it at least makes you feel safer, you shouldn't have to feel paradoid just walking around

[stevethepirate]

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but I'm waiting for my pistol permit to be approved, then I'll be carrying a .45, or a small .22 pistol when I'm wearing shorts. Good luck in your decision, but I strongly recommend a handgun if you're old enough.

I hate to say it, but a .22 isn't for protection! I have a BB gun that packs the same punch as a .22, haha.
I also recommend hitting up a range and giving some handguns a try. I will be buying 2 or 3 in january (when I turn 21). Most likely an xd45 compact (carry), an S&A 1911 (range) and maybe a .22 for plinking.
Gun > knife...

[t-topV6]

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I hate to say it, but a .22 isn't for protection! I have a BB gun that packs the same punch as a .22, haha.
I also recommend hitting up a range and giving some handguns a try. I will be buying 2 or 3 in january (when I turn 21). Most likely an xd45 compact (carry), an S&A 1911 (range) and maybe a .22 for plinking.
Gun > knife...

a .22 will do some damage, iirc a pellet gun is .18, i use a .22 mag for hunting (i use it for birds when deer hunting) and it can defenetely do something. not like higher guns, but i would NOT want to get shot with a .22, it could kill you

[stevethepirate]

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http://patdollard.com/2008/01/retire...court-martial/


I'm sure it would be fine as a backup gun... but I would not want to rely on the stopping power of a .22 to save my life!
/hijack

[tmon930]

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i have a gerber f.a.s.t. draw. freaking awesome knife. and they have a lifetime warranty. (i dont know about kershaw) i'm sure you cant go wrong with either.

[broncos91604]

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i have a gerber gator that i use at work. the screws a little worn so it will snap open with a flick of the wrist and it looks intimidating as hell. i'd still use a gun though.

[RadRacer]

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carry a large *** umberlla, one of the ones with a pointed tip; have a decent weapon when need be, and a shelter for when it rains :).



I have a few knives, and without proper training I wouldn't try to use one in a fight; I've been shown a few things, hopefully just enough to save my life if need be; I also carry around a lighter disguised as a gun. Worst comes to worst I pull that and run for my life :P

[Bonemaro]

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i have a gerber f.a.s.t. draw. freaking awesome knife. and they have a lifetime warranty. (i dont know about kershaw) i'm sure you cant go wrong with either.

Yeah, Gerber's are nice too. I like them and Spyderco. http://www.spiderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=114

[stevethepirate]

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I use a gerber multi-tool for work. I have had the thing for 5 years or so, have used it for roofing and other fairly intense work. The thing has held up AMAZINGLY. If I was to buy a new knife, it would definitely be a gerber.

[FirebirdPhil]

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I'm sure it would be fine as a backup gun... but I would not want to rely on the stopping power of a .22 to save my life!
/hijack

Same here. I carry a 9mm and have heard stories from local cops about how back when they were using 9 mms some guys would still keep coming. They've stepped up to .40s in the last 5 years and are still phasing out the 9mms.

[black98V6]

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.357 mag snub nose, seriously if you want something for protection you can't beat it, doesn't jam and the first time you fire off a round everything in a 100 yards is running the other way :D
wife has a small 5 shot Ruger VERY nice shooting gun, too small for me though but accurate as hell.

[nascar24jd]

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You had better know how to use the knife, or the criminal will use it to kill you!!!

[FirebirdPhil]

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.357 mag snub nose, seriously if you want something for protection you can't beat it, doesn't jam and the first time you fire off a round everything in a 100 yards is running the other way :D
wife has a small 5 shot Ruger VERY nice shooting gun, too small for me though but accurate as hell.

x2 on that. .357 mags are loud as hell, and thats with ear protection on. I'll be at the range with my dad and he'll get out his mag and everyone in the lanes next to us will all start looking over after he fires his first shot.