Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
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Anyone here like Emersons?
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I'm going to reverse my stance when it comes to automatic knives, specifically OTF knives.
The conversation here spurred me to bring up while catching up with some friends that have either worked or work in law enforcement if an auto knife is good for self defense.
They brought up a good point, when you're getting pounded on or trying to retain your weapon, pulling out a pocketknife, putting your thumb on a thumbstud or index finger on a flipper, flipping out the knife and THEN having to readjust your grip is tough. According to them, there's a pretty high chance of dropping the knife. Having an auto you wouldn't have to adjust your grip.With that being said, they say a fixed blade is best.
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@DougNg crikey I find it so sad that that's the perspective of a police officer. For me a kinfe is for opening packages and other such tasks. I really hope we can all get to a point where it doesn't feel necessary to pre-empt the use of lethal force just to keep safe
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Why? He has a family and a right to defend himself both personally and professionally. I’m not defending the egregious attacks that officers have perpetrated but there are legit reasons for drawing a weapon.
I dont know Doug personally, but after reading him on the forums for the last 10 years, he seems to know his shit.
If I’m misunderstanding your perspective and you are making more of a social commentary then I apologize for calling you out. It’s easy to misconstrue opinions in the world that we live in today.
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@Manticore that Lile designed bowie is just plain badass. Definitely a collector piece!
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@DougNg crikey I find it so sad that that's the perspective of a police officer. For me a kinfe is for opening packages and other such tasks. I really hope we can all get to a point where it doesn't feel necessary to pre-empt the use of lethal force just to keep safe
Where did I say lethal force was going to be used preemptively?
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@Anesthetist yes I think you've got the wrong end of the stick. No criticism meant to @DougNg at all, I'm sure he's a great person whose last intention is to bring harm to anyone. I was more saying that it's depressing that the state of things is that such a person feels that their only option is to carry a deadly weapon just to be safe. Sorry if that's offended anyone, not intended at all
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@Anesthetist yes I think you've got the wrong end of the stick. No criticism meant to @DougNg at all, I'm sure he's a great person whose last intention is to bring harm to anyone. I was more saying that it's depressing that the state of things is that such a person feels that their only option is to carry a deadly weapon just to be safe. Sorry if that's offended anyone, not intended at all
I’m not sad.
I take the personal responsibility of being able to defend myself. I don’t expect anyone else to do it for me, but if they are available, I will take it.
The world has never been a safe place. Even the most primitive of animals have the ability to defend themselves.
Humans are just the only ones that believe that they’re above it.
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I respect your point of view @DougNg, and am guessinf you're in the states where you have the 2nd amendment. In the UK, if you defended yourself with a lethal weapon you'd likely face criminal charges because it would be considered premeditated. Not sure what the answer is, I just think it's a shame we can't do a little better than the most primitive of animals.
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Sorry, just to add that the comment on police officers wasn't regarding the isolated cases of police brutality, but rather that the genuine advice of someone in that position was to use such a weapon. Again, not a criticism of the law enforcement officer, just commentary on the state of things. Possibly coming across wrong as coming from a UK perspective
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I like that @DougNg.
Personally I'll never pull a knife in self defence, I'll do what I can with these hands, but that's me.
Microtechs are great bits of kit, look forward tk show and tell if you get one
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Hell, a weapon isn’t even the third thing I’d do if I were in trouble.
1. Run
2. Threaten and shine flashlight
3. Call for help
4. FightI just make sure I can take each option to the 11th degree.
If I knew I were going to get into trouble in advance, I’d just check into a hotel room where no one could find me, so I maximize my abilities.
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Amen to that @DougNg
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Well that was fast [emoji23]
What do you think? I really like how intuitive the firing button is compared to my UTX models. It’s not like it’s difficult but sometimes you have to rotate the knife to the right position to fire it. Otherwise, they are peachy little knives and fit well in IH shirt pockets.
Looking forward to your opinion.
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I wanted it specifically for carry on my non dominant side, and I like that the slider is easy to actuate. I find it a lot easier to work than the spine sided sliders.
I was on a Microtech binge about fifteen years ago and the sliders on the Ultratechs were stiff and the entire knife was slippery. Wound up selling them.
I just checked the secondary prices of Halo III's and I'm really angry with myself right now…I had four....
Size is right about perfect as a backup weapon, it will be my secondary option on my non dominant side after my pistol when I conceal carry.
My tertiary option in full kit is a Bastinelli Manaia
Today was payday and I got this just because it's cool, I have no clue what the hell I'm going to do with it beyond hanging it on the wall and giggling over how ridiculous it is.
Bastien Coves has been around a while, his designs were always a mixture of fantasy knife with Filipino Martial Art functionality. I wasn't into his early stuff but the specs are pretty good.
