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alnitak · January 6th, 2009, 01:02 PM

A lot of good replies here, so I won't bother to repeat what's been said. However, I would urge you to really consider why you need the knife. A knife fight is something to be avoided -- no one wins (you WILL be cut) and significant training is required. If you are going to engage in one, then get a longer knife that will provide a reach advantage, and make sure it won't collapse on you during the fight (which is why I LIKE the AutoLAWKS of the M16-14...one less thing to focus on doing). The M16-14 or the M21-14 are good alternatives. The SF versions also provide a real hilt for added protection, and neither is AO. (BTW, I also have a Kershaw Spec Bump -- love it.)

Having said that, you'd be better off with a baseball bat, a collapsible baton, pepper spray, taser, etc. than with a knife.

January 6th, 2009, 01:02 PM	#52
alnitak Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 257	A lot of good replies here, so I won't bother to repeat what's been said. However, I would urge you to really consider why you need the knife. A knife fight is something to be avoided -- no one wins (you WILL be cut) and significant training is required. If you are going to engage in one, then get a longer knife that will provide a reach advantage, and make sure it won't collapse on you during the fight (which is why I LIKE the AutoLAWKS of the M16-14...one less thing to focus on doing). The M16-14 or the M21-14 are good alternatives. The SF versions also provide a real hilt for added protection, and neither is AO. (BTW, I also have a Kershaw Spec Bump -- love it.) Having said that, you'd be better off with a baseball bat, a collapsible baton, pepper spray, taser, etc. than with a knife. Last edited by alnitak; January 6th, 2009 at 02:17 PM..