POLICE-Men: Help

kiralymd · #1

Hi Folks.

I'd like to buy a folder for self defense. Size does matter, so I'd like to buy the full size.I carry a Native for everyday use and for general utility. What I need is a powerful backup, slim enough to thrust, long enugh to cut.I know that a one-piece'd be great for the job, but I think I can carry a folding knife more easily than a MOD Razorback.Which one to choose? Should I take a Civilian,Matriarch, a Police or a Military? Plain or serrated blade? Stainless steel or G-10 for handle material? If YOU can help,please.Thank You.

Steel heart, straight edge.

Blades · #2

How about the Bob Lum tanto Spyderco??

Blades

Mr Blonde · #3

If you like the MOD razorback, but only think that it is unconvenient to carry, I would suggest the new Ayoob folder by Spyderco. It has a very similar profile to the Razorback, but it folds and has a nice radical blade/handle angle, for positive alignment of the hand and wrist. You have to see it, maybe a search on BladeForums.com (Knife Reviews or the Spyderco Forum there) will provide an image.

Wouter

phoenix223 · #4

i just bought the police, i shouldnt have because i dont think i can carry it. but it is a fine knife and because of its quality i am hooked on spyderco. my next one will be the toad, just a little smaller.

sks · #5

I like the Gunting, but if you want something larger, why not the Chinook? A great defensive blade.

Steve

kiralymd · #6

Thank you for the replies, Folks.
The only problem with the Chinook is that it isn't detechable so I can't cleen it porperly. The tanto is a bit small although got a strenght tip. The "Ayoob" looks pretty good but I can't find one around me.So far.But hey, what about the Civilian or the Starmate. Or even the Matriarch.Has anybody got any performance cutting experience w them?
Any suggestions are welcome.

Steel heart, straight edge.

Moose · #7

Dood, it aint worth going out and buying a knife for self defense. Its just not allowed theses days, not after all that columbine crap ect. And if you were to pull it on someone, Bam theses felony menecing right there and if you were to use it thats attempted murder. Trust me ive been there done that. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

"Here a Moose there a Moose every wherea Moose Moose."

Jazzman · #8

I would have to say that I agree with Moose. I don't think that the matriarch or civilian should be carried unless you are looking for trouble. I would carry a gunting and am hoping to when mine comes tomorrow. remember also that training does help.
Mattt

kiralymd · #9

Thank you for the tips anyway.
I think I'll rely myself on a gunting. Hope that it's useful against savage pitbulls and other vicious animals as well.
Moose, Jazzman, thank you. Just one more Q. Sholuld I take the plain or the serrated one?What's your opinion, and why?

Steel heart, straight edge.

thorin hammer · #10

Since both the Civilian and Matriarch have a serrated edge I would choose serrated. I have also cut my finger on serration just from brushing the edge. Think of the differance when cutting bread or meat with a plain blade verses a serrated blade. The serrated make quicker work of the bread and meat.

Ehh, supposed to be Thorin... : )