This is why I carry a knife!

[redyps04]

I just saw this guy's story on Animal Planet...

This 61 year old man was attacked by a 100lb mountain lion that had him in its death grip. The only way he survived was by pulling out his trusty 3" blade at the last minute and biting back. It wasn't a Spydie, but it sure did the trick.

Here's the link. Just scroll down a little bit to August 01, 2002...
http://www.cougarinfo.org/attacks3.htm

[GoMeR]

Hes pretty lucky, theres a thread over on BM about Obama and friends wanting to ban firearms again in all U.S. national parks. Perfect example of why always having a weapon is a good idea IMO!

[The Deacon]

Certainly as good a reason as any. No mountain lions around here, or at least not very many, depending on who you believe, On the other hand, large dogs of questionable temperament abound, many owned by folks who think Fido is so well trained he doesn't need to be on a leash.

[224477]

Hm, I would say he was lucky, very lucky.
By fighting any wild animal on a knife the outcome always is question of luck, nothing else. Personally, if I should imagine to defend myself against an angry fighter breed of dog I would choose a steel pipe before a blade. Those can resist too many wounds, and still keep going. Best way, if you cant do anything else, is to use a gun.

ps. I like animals, the above was purely theoretical.

[BuffaloBill]

i think that this is the most likely situation of self defense that i will encounter where i may use the knife to defend myself.

i live in a decent area and chances of being mugged or just randomly assaulted are not that high. when i think of a self defense situation more than likely it would probably be against some sort of animal.

[Gibsoniam]

Certainly as good a reason as any. No mountain lions around here, or at least not very many, depending on who you believe, On the other hand, large dogs of questionable temperament abound, many owned by folks who think Fido is so well trained he doesn't need to be on a leash.

Same here Deacon. I don't mind dogs, but it annoys me the number of dimwits who think their dog doesn't need to be leashed. More and more I'm tempted to carry some form of weapon as defense against an aggressive dog... and then probably their enraged owner. In my opinion, if your dog is not in your back yard, it should always be leashed.

[mrappraisit]

redyps04 - Good story, I bet he's glad he carries a knife. I think mountain lions are why Sal designed the Temperance?

Certainly as good a reason as any. No mountain lions around here, or at least not very many, depending on who you believe, On the other hand, large dogs of questionable temperament abound, many owned by folks who think Fido is so well trained he doesn't need to be on a leash.

We have that problem here too, although it isn't as bad now that I live farther away from ASU.

Same here Deacon. I don't mind dogs, but it annoys me the number of dimwits who think their dog doesn't need to be leashed. More and more I'm tempted to carry some form of weapon as defense against an aggressive dog... and then probably their enraged owner. In my opinion, if your dog is not in your back yard, it should always be leashed.

Totally agree. It's amazing how many people cannot honestly assess the potential of their dog to do harm, unfortunately these are often the same people that just have to own a pitbull or rottweiler and not bother to train or socialize the animal.

[FLYBYU44]

My Dad used to work with that fellow, he is very lucky he had a knife on him. I believe it was a Buck 110.

[philthygeezer]

IIRC some people on another forum pooled together and sent him a Spyderco.

[duff72]

Couldnt find it online but it reminds me of a story where a man kills a black bear that is attacking him and the guy was around 80 years old I belive it was in outdoor life magazine

[THG]

My Dad used to work with that fellow, he is very lucky he had a knife on him. I believe it was a Buck 110.

Maybe a 112; it said 3"

[clovisc]

its hard to imagine that working-out very often. there are black bears, wolves, and occasional mountain lions here. not to mention sasquatches. a knife would sure hurt when the bear shoves up it your rear end... :rolleyes:

[MountainManJim]

Oddly enough this is exactly the same new article that prompted me to carry a larger knife around the house; we have loins in the area.

Reading up on loin attacks against humans, I came to the conclusion that the people who were alone and survived an attack 1) fought like their life depended on it 2) they have a knife or other weapon.

Jim

[jzmtl]

Oddly enough this is exactly the same new article that prompted me to carry a larger knife around the house; we have loins in the area.

Reading up on loin attacks against humans, I came to the conclusion that the people who were alone and survived an attack 1) fought like their life depended on it 2) they have a knife or other weapon.

Jim

Being attacked by loin must realy suck. :eek: :p

[fret]

We have large dogs that run loose here too. I don't leave the house without my pocket knife with a 3" blade and sometimes a 4" blade. I don't want to fight with a dog but it seems to me that I could use the knife to get me out of a dog attack. At least I'd have something to use to defend myself with. I just learned today that our 78 year old widow lady (now deceased) carried a revolver with her all the time. She was afraid of everyone except her neighbors. Her husband carried a revolver all the time too. They kept it a secret and no one knew about it except the one neighbor that was their good friend. They never had to use the guns for self defense. I hope I never have to use my knife for anything other than cutting boxes, string, rope, etc.