Post by: T-Dozzer on February 06, 2019, 05:54:08 PM
Any of you fine folks have a lead on a quality defensive knife? Will mostly be for my wife out trail running in the mountains.
Requirements:
Lightweight. In the 2-8oz range
Fixed blade.
Comfortable shealth that is easily carried.
In the $100-200 range
Bonus points:
Concealable.
Possible horizontal carry?
A ring in the frame for a finger. Preferably pinky.
Post by: Alchase on February 07, 2019, 12:35:58 PM
A knife is a last resort close in defensive weapon. Unless you hit the few instant kill locations, you can cut all day, and your opponent will still be in the fight. Even an artery cut, takes minutes to bleed out.
I would not use or let my wife use (not that mine would ever consider carrying one) a knife with finger holes for a defensive weapon if I had a choice.
Here are a couple suggestions for close in fighting knives:
http://www.bramfrankknife.com/
I personally carry a SOG Flash II Tonto (black) for my EDC, it opens with one hand and has an excellent blade.
As always when in a knife fight, you have to except you will get cut. You can trade a insignificant cut for a lethal cut.
Just my :twocents: and that's all it is worth
Post by: slavenoid on February 07, 2019, 02:56:26 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on February 07, 2019, 03:01:20 PM
Thanks..... I think :chuckle:
She has a ccw & carries once in a while, but doesn't like packing a pistola on her runs. We have been having a cougar lurking around our place alot lately & the knife is more of security blanket for her. She has been packing one of mine lately (half faced blades-face plug), but its kinda pricey to risk losing.
Post by: stlusn30-06 on February 07, 2019, 03:34:37 PM
A suggestion, if you have ever been trained to fight with a knife, a knife with finger holes leads to broken fingers in a fight.:yeah:
A knife is a last resort close in defensive weapon. Unless you hit the few instant kill locations, you can cut all day, and your opponent will still be in the fight. Even an artery cut, takes minutes to bleed out.
I would not use or let my wife use (not that mine would ever consider carrying one) a knife with finger holes for a defensive weapon if I had a choice.
Here are a couple suggestions for close in fighting knives:
http://www.bramfrankknife.com/
I personally carry a SOG Flash II Tonto (black) for my EDC, it opens with one hand and has an excellent blade.
As always when in a knife fight, you have to except you will get cut. You can trade a insignificant cut for a lethal cut.
Just my :twocents: and that's all it is worth
If it is really just to try and stab a cougar when under attack the Benchmade Steep Country might not be a horrible idea. Fairly light, kidex holster etc... Plus it's a good knife for hunting. If it is to fend off people as well, good luck. Better off with mace in a her hands at all times. They make stuff for joggers. https://www.mace.com/products/peppergard-sport-pepper-spray
Post by: T-Dozzer on February 07, 2019, 03:45:20 PM
Alot of hyptheticals.... just curious if anyone knew of something that met or came close to what Im looking for.
Appreciate the feed back though.
Post by: stlusn30-06 on February 08, 2019, 10:28:48 AM
I have a steep country. Bit bulky for joging. Awesome knife though. The likelihood she will need anything is almost zip, but if it keeps her grinding, Im in. She runs somewhat remote mountain trails.I see a handful of cats every year, but this one is pretty brazen. Not sure how well mace would serve from a surprise attack from the rear. She has a few kimber pepper blasters somewhere. I suppose she could just buck up and go w/o anything or just pack a pistol.
Alot of hyptheticals.... just curious if anyone knew of something that met or came close to what Im looking for.
Appreciate the feed back though.
Step up a couple bucks and the Benchmade Altitude becomes an option. Legitimately lightweight.
Post by: T-Dozzer on February 08, 2019, 10:41:27 AM
I have a steep country. Bit bulky for joging. Awesome knife though. The likelihood she will need anything is almost zip, but if it keeps her grinding, Im in. She runs somewhat remote mountain trails.I see a handful of cats every year, but this one is pretty brazen. Not sure how well mace would serve from a surprise attack from the rear. She has a few kimber pepper blasters somewhere. I suppose she could just buck up and go w/o anything or just pack a pistol.
Alot of hyptheticals.... just curious if anyone knew of something that met or came close to what Im looking for.
Appreciate the feed back though.
Step up a couple bucks and the Benchmade Altitude becomes an option. Legitimately lightweight.
Thats a good option. I already have an Esee izula which is kinda similar. Not sure I need anymore hunting drop point type knives. I have a drawer full & usually just pack a tyto or havalon
Post by: Alchase on February 08, 2019, 12:15:33 PM
Any of the above mentioned knives would work against a cougar, especially if she uses continuous punching/stabbing action, do not quit until the cougar stops moving. Penetration is what you want to hit anything vital. Slashes are not likely to put a lethal hit on a cat or a human.
She would be better off packing both knife and spray.
My wife would not run in cougar country even if I was with her, LOL
Post by: T-Dozzer on February 08, 2019, 12:29:49 PM
Appreciate the feedback.
Post by: 2MANY on February 08, 2019, 12:38:54 PM
Fine.
If it were me I would run the hooked blade one here.
It will cut to the bone pulling toward you.
If all else fails and it is a hand to hand show....................These are SUPER nasty.
https://hiconsumption.com/2015/01/best-self-defense-knives/
or for the guy that has everything.
http://www.exit15.com/m48-cyclone-tri-edged-spiraling-dagger-knife-with-custom-vortec-sh?language=en¤cy=USD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrODim4Ct4AIVFKrsCh27PQdYEAkYEiABEgJpivD_BwE
Post by: KFhunter on February 12, 2019, 04:31:58 PM
Benchmade makes a nice one, just cant carry concealed.
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