Phoebe

I don't think I understand anything you just said.

Maybe I'm not ready to buy a knife because I'm clearly, entirely over my head.

unloved, my clothing would not be fixed blade compatible. (Whew, at least I understand that much!)

Anubis

If a fixed blade is excluded, then I recommend my method of carry: a folder clipped next to the edge of the rear vertical seam of the pants front pocket.

If you want to have self-defense as an optional function of the knife, I recommend any knife with the "wave" feature (patented by Emerson), which is a hook on the base of the blade opposite the cutting edge. Spyderco's Delica and Endura are available with this feature, plus several more expensive Emerson knives. To use the hook, carry the knife with the tip up and snag the hook on the rear seam when you withdraw the knife. This will open the blade instantly, even faster than an automatic knife (AKA switchblade).

Here's a picture :: Spyderco Product Details :: . Spydercos have the advantage of mounting the clip on either side, for both right-hand or left-hand carry.

A tip: lots of knife-selling websites have lower prices than the manufacturer's own site. I have had good luck with http://www.osograndeknives.com/ , for example.

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unloved

Sorry. Give me a little time, I'll break it all down into non-knife knut language.

QKShooter

The SOG Pentagon Elite I would be a good - one hand - fast opening - self~defense carry knife.
It has a 4" blade so you'll need to find out if there is a "blade length restriction" in your state.

unloved

I'm left handed, but I carry folders on both sides of my body. If a knife can't be set up for carry on either side, I won't buy it.

Tip up or down refers to the orientation of the point when the knife is closed and in your pocket. I prefer tip down for most, but not all, applications. I like to have the option of setting my knives up for either. Carry position is largely a personal preference thing.

The pivot is the point where the blade rotates to open or close. Many knives use a pin (not adjustable) in the pivot. Many others use a screw(adjustable). Pivots loosen over time. It's nice to be able to correct that. Also, with an adjustable pivot, you can select the exact amount of tension that you prefer.


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Fiber reinforced nylon is the handle(grip scales) material on the models I'm referring to. There are lots of options when it comes to scales. I like something rough for a good grip.

I don't have pictures to illustrate this, but the lock on the Delica and Endura uses a nice sized hunk of steel as a spring. The Benchmade Axis Lock, or SOG ARG Lock for example, use much thinner springs. More prone to failure, IMO. Probably not an issue for most people. I own several Axis Lock Knives, and none of them have ever failed, but it's something to consider.

These are drones. They're dull, rounded tip versions of certain knives.

If you're going to carry a knife intending to use it as a defensive weapon, you need to train with your knife. Obviously, you can't use a live blade when working with a training partner. Folders in particular require lots of deployment practice. Just as we don't practice drawing loaded pistols, we shouldn't practice drawing and opening live blades.
Most knife companies don't make drones. Spyderco, Benchmade, and Emerson are the only companies that do AFAIK. You could get a live Delica or Endura and a drone for about the price of one or the other from Benchmade. Less than one or the other from Emerson.

The RoundHole is a hole in the blade that's used to open the knife.
If you visit this link,Cutlery Shoppe - Search - Page 2, and look around a little, you'll see that all Spyderco folders have them.

Some knives use a stud,Benchmade MINI GRIPTILIAN - Black Handle Plain Edge Drop Point Blade or a disc Emerson Knives mounted on, or near the spine of the blade for the same purpose.

I like the hole, but that's really a personal preference issue.

I hope this helps.

Phoebe

Whew! Thank you! I have research to do, but at least now I understand what you were saying!

BradyM77

Go with Spyderco. Walmart has them on their website and will ship to their stores for free.

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QKShooter

There are a ton of Spyderco Vids on youtube that would be pretty educational for Phoebe and might help regarding which would be best.
Click this Link. YouTube - spyderco


Also check out the SOG Flash II Arc Loc.

retsupt99

I have two Kershaw Ken Onion Leeks (assisted opener)...great knives.
Easy one hand open/close (the close part take some bandaids to develop)

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