My employer wants me to be defenseless.... - Page 3

Team American · August 4th, 2005, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bud White

http://www.superknifestore.com/

Bud, that is a vicious lookin' slashin' machine...I like it!

KenpoTex · August 4th, 2005, 06:51 AM

IMO, Euclidean covered it pretty well.

I love the CRKT Companion, I've got two of them, one of which is getting a back edge put on it. They've got a great feel and they can be found for a pretty decent price.

Spydercos are great, since you're limited to 3.5" that rules out the Endura but the delica is still a great knife (I cary one of each). The nice thing about the spydies is that they can be "ghetto-waved" so that they open on the draw.

As far as the fixed-blade v. folder thing, I'd go with the fixed blade if it's legal to do so. While some folders, especially those with a wave can be just as fast, the fixed blade is fail safe. It's never not going to open.

Just my 2-cents. :)

Oh yeah...You definately want to take advantage of the opportunity to train with SouthNarc, his stuff is great.

Bud White · August 4th, 2005, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team American

Bud, that is a vicious lookin' slashin' machine...I like it!

Not excatly what i want to carry but with the wording in our contract its a close to being safe as i can get any obvious self defense knife can lead to immedite termination so i have to use something more work oriented

Rob72 · August 5th, 2005, 01:08 PM

+1 on HAK's and the Disciple! Also check out www.szaboinc.com
His Ti spike, douk-douks, and the Fred Perrin wallet, especially.

Q-ball · August 6th, 2005, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Team American

This class is in Lakewood, Colorado and I think it's on Sept. 23rd.

My class is the week before, the 15th-17th in Portland.

Team American · August 6th, 2005, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob72

Also check out www.szaboinc.com

Some very...unusual...styles there

The Kerambit looks like it would pack a very nasty surprise in a small package.

Team American · August 6th, 2005, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregarat

I like to use my Emerson LaGriffe as a hideaway.

Looks like a nice

concealable....the short stubby blade looks strong.

Reminds me of the Ka-Bar knife that was reviewed here a month or two ago on "The Martialist".

Team American · August 6th, 2005, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarhog

I think you should at least take a look at the Hideaway Knife.

Also an interesting design....how is the stability factor? Looks like it could twist in your hand or bend a couple of fingers in use?

And thanks to all for the replys to this thread

I really appreciate the feedback...have received some good info here!

sarhog · August 6th, 2005, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team American

Also an interesting design....how is the stability factor? Looks like it could twist in your hand or bend a couple of fingers in use?

I have mine wrapped in parachute cord, makes it a little softer on the fingers. If you measure your fingers properly and account for the cord-wrap it is very stable.
The only way I could imagine it bending your fingers in a defensive situation is if the bad guy grabbed the blade...very unlikely (and bloody) IMO.
There are some interesting carry methods on the Hideaway knife website. I usually zip-tie it to my belt or beltloop and it just blends in.
Good luck.

Rob72 · August 8th, 2005, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team American

Also an interesting design....how is the stability factor? Looks like it could twist in your hand or bend a couple of fingers in use?

The capsule (grip-opening) and blade length are designed to be proportional. There's a fancy name, and method of calculation (you'd have to ask FS), but, essentially, it means that the blade length will never have sufficient leverage to disable/injure your hand, as long as your grip is locked. Obviously, if you tried using an HAK as an anchor point on a cliff face, that might change a bit

, but I personally would have other options available. To each his/her own, but I find the indexing/retention of the HAK's to be far superior to the original Perrin La Griffes and clones. The Spyderco Spot offers similar indexing, but doesn't have the inherent retention and open-hand options of the HAK.

Szabo does make some cool stuf, doesn't he :diablotin ?

August 4th, 2005, 06:51 AM	#22
KenpoTex Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 1,771	IMO, Euclidean covered it pretty well. I love the CRKT Companion, I've got two of them, one of which is getting a back edge put on it. They've got a great feel and they can be found for a pretty decent price. Spydercos are great, since you're limited to 3.5" that rules out the Endura but the delica is still a great knife (I cary one of each). The nice thing about the spydies is that they can be "ghetto-waved" so that they open on the draw. As far as the fixed-blade v. folder thing, I'd go with the fixed blade if it's legal to do so. While some folders, especially those with a wave can be just as fast, the fixed blade is fail safe. It's never not going to open. Just my 2-cents. :) Oh yeah...You definately want to take advantage of the opportunity to train with SouthNarc, his stuff is great. __________________ "There are no substitutes for violence of action and volume of fire..." ~Otto Skorzeny If you carry in Condition 3, you have two empty chambers. One in the weapon...the other between your ears. Matt K.

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August 5th, 2005, 01:08 PM	#24
Rob72 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,047	+1 on HAK's and the Disciple! Also check out www.szaboinc.com His Ti spike, douk-douks, and the Fred Perrin wallet, especially.