Re: Blending EDC with Self Defense
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:48 pm
Catamount123 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 10:59 amDoes anyone else remember Doc Snubnose and his meat tests? I miss him
Yeahhhhhh what happened to him?
Catamount123 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 10:59 amDoes anyone else remember Doc Snubnose and his meat tests? I miss him
The Yo2 was made specifically for what you are asking for...by a guy who knows stuff about knife fighting. Ronin for sure, if you can swing having a fixed blade. Maybe train yourself to use it with your off hand...so both of your weapons are not on the same side of your body? Training is probably more important. I know this little guy named Chino that could probably take anyone out with a Delica because of all the training he has.. stands a better chance of survival than someone with a Yo2 or Mili who has no idea what to do.JD Spydo wrote: ↑Sat Jan 14, 2017 10:34 amYeah and the beautiful thing about the Yojimbo 2 is that it falls well within most blade length laws throughout the country. And with the C-36 Military being desired for SD uses it only makes perfect sense to offer it in full Spyderedge again.bearfacedkiller wrote:I think that the Military would be my first choice but I also think that the Yojimbo2 is the best blend of SD and utility that you can get in a knife.
Also that is another reason I've recently made the case for using fixed blades as EDC knives ( where the law allows of course)>> because in most cases especially with a lot of these newer tactical sheaths available on the market it makes most fixed blades a lot easier to deploy than most folders are.
Let's face the facts because it is a lot easier to have full confidence in a fixed blade in most cases. The Ronin model for instance is probably legal to carry in most jurisdictions throughout the USA.
Sounds like you'd do well with the P'kal.Catamount123 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:58 amI don't have any training in self defense with a knife. Here's how I see things going down in a situation where I am unexpectedly forced to defend myself with a folding knife. Assuming I can get it open, and don't drop it, I'm going to be holding onto it for dear life and stabbing away reflexively. Fine motor control will go out the window, and I will definitely not be making any targeted, planned out moves. Out of the knives in my collection (none of them specifically designed as a defensive tool), IMO, the Sliverax lends itself most to this kind of reflexive stabbing. That's the specific point I'm making.
Have you seen what Mr. Janich can do with a two inch blade? I’d feel more comfortable with a dedicated SD blade as part of an edc combo.BLUETYPEII wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 2:48 pmI live in Phx too and I fully understand where your coming from with the shorts thing. An Endura isn’t a bad choice. They are very lightweight and I honestly would not use a sub3.5 inch blade for SD.
I just wish Spyderco would do a yellow and black zome Endura with LC200N steel for those sweaty 115°+ days. That would be the perfect blade for summer in AZ. (I hope sal is listening)
I personally EDC a Caribbean Salt,
Native Salt and Cara Cara 2 (almost an Endura) at work. And on off hours I replace the Cara Cara 2 with something more high end like the PM2 or Amalgam.
I've said this same thing in another thread recently. Hope you have been well Dodge.Dodge wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 4:34 pmHave you seen what Mr. Janich can do with a two inch blade? I’d feel more comfortable with a dedicated SD blade as part of an edc combo.BLUETYPEII wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 2:48 pmI live in Phx too and I fully understand where your coming from with the shorts thing. An Endura isn’t a bad choice. They are very lightweight and I honestly would not use a sub3.5 inch blade for SD.
I just wish Spyderco would do a yellow and black zome Endura with LC200N steel for those sweaty 115°+ days. That would be the perfect blade for summer in AZ. (I hope sal is listening)
I personally EDC a Caribbean Salt,
Native Salt and Cara Cara 2 (almost an Endura) at work. And on off hours I replace the Cara Cara 2 with something more high end like the PM2 or Amalgam.
That's a good looking knife Larry! Wish they'd do a sprint, it would make JD's day.Larry_Mott wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:29 amJust got a LNIB Massad Ayoob today. Just like the Gunting, i thought it looked goofy and pointless, until you have it in your hand and the pieces suddenly fit together : )
Now, that's hard to argue.. :)
I'm hitting 60 and had open heart surgery in 2017. If attacked, I am pretty much unable to run, I certainly cannot outrun anyone, knives will be employed, and I will not quit until the bad guy is down or running in the other direction at a high rate of speed.Larry_Mott wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2017 4:04 pmI only use my knife to cut inanimate objects. For self defense i carry my Puma shoes and a small canister of Sabre Red OC spray.
A quick shower of that, with a optional swift stomp kick to the kneecap and then run like **** is what i feel the best defense.
I'm not sure what kind of shorts you are wearing, but I never have a problem carrying knives while wearing shorts. Throw a belt in the loops.ZMW wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2017 11:48 amAlright guys, what is your folder of choice for a nice compromise between EDC and SD? I do not want to pull out my Matriarch or a civilian to open a box at work. But, I want a fully capable SD weapon as well.
Blade length, blade tip, handle/grip, PE/SE, etc.
I personally think the PM2 fits the mold, that is my preference. What else? Millie, endura, any other models I am missing here?
Other consideration, I live in Phoenix. So I can only wear jeans 4-5 months out of the year, so carrying a Millie may not be a great idea in shorts, where as the PM2 is a better fit, but even that is bulky.
Thanks guys!
Edit for Farnorthdan- I fully agree a CCW is the best defense, but in no gun areas, etc, when I can only carry a folder is my concern...
I can’t say I’ve seen the video of Mr. Janich.Dodge wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 4:34 pmHave you seen what Mr. Janich can do with a two inch blade? I’d feel more comfortable with a dedicated SD blade as part of an edc combo.BLUETYPEII wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 2:48 pmI live in Phx too and I fully understand where your coming from with the shorts thing. An Endura isn’t a bad choice. They are very lightweight and I honestly would not use a sub3.5 inch blade for SD.
I just wish Spyderco would do a yellow and black zome Endura with LC200N steel for those sweaty 115°+ days. That would be the perfect blade for summer in AZ. (I hope sal is listening)
I personally EDC a Caribbean Salt,
Native Salt and Cara Cara 2 (almost an Endura) at work. And on off hours I replace the Cara Cara 2 with something more high end like the PM2 or Amalgam.