How many of you carry tactical knives while carrying your firearm?

[Deer Slayer]

I carry a Kershaw assisted open Asset for cutting stuff I need to cut. I guess I could use it for tactical purposes if I had to but thats not why I bought it.

Good knife I got one

 

[cevtv]

That sounds like a cool class. When, and where does he usually offer it? This is the first I have heard of these type of classes somewhat locally. Generally you have to fly somewhere for that type of training. Every martial system that I have ever studied had some elements of defending against a knife wielding attacker, but none focused on offensive use of a knife, which I feel is more critical to surviving a real street encounter than trying to defend yourself.

The class was in New Hampshire this past February. I believe this was his first time teaching his full length seminar in New England. It was a blast, and well worth it. Mike is an amazing teacher. Here is the link to the MBC site. All the info you could want.... http://www.martialbladeconcepts.com/

Search youtube for "staysafemedia" to check out clips from his DVD's.


He doesn't really teach "offensive" use of a knife. It's using the knife as a defensive tool to stop the attacker's ability to harm you.

 

[shotgunwilly870]

I carry a leatherman wave multi tool comes in handy and the pliers can give a mean tactical tity twister.

 

[Blitz1]

I carry a knife always, Benchmade RSK MK1, because sometimes things need cuttin'.

I look at it as a tool, not necessarily a weapon.

ETA: It's also handy for popping Mylar birthday balloons.
Those effin mylar birthday balloons really grind my gears (eye twitch)

 

[Blitz1]

Where can I go to school to learn how to be a knife fighting ninja like everyone else?

Youtube duh.

 

[ChevyGuy91]

Youtube duh.

Well that is where I learned how to be a gun fighting ninja, so maybe I should stick to what works.

 

[Blitz1]

How you fight is more important than what you fight with. Self defense does not work, offense does

So would that be self offense? Sounds kinda creepy. I like it.

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Well that is where I learned how to be a gun fighting ninja, so maybe I should stick to what works.

Goodtago.

 

[MichaelJR]

21 foot rule, pfft.

 

[JakeF]

I used my spring assisted Kershaw Scallion to carve up large chunk of pot roast I had for lunch today at work. It's a small blade, but it reduced that hunk of beef into bite sized pieces in short order. The 10 or 15 older Portuegese ladies at the next table were in awe. Not sure if that is tactical or not.....

 

[ShadeWPI]

MJR,

funny story about that clip. There was a almost 3 minute long chorographed sword fighting scene suppose to appear there in the movie where Indy wrestled a scimitar away from one of the other attackers and fought the guy, but supposedly the cast all had the runs, so in the morning when discussing the shot Harrison Ford asked if he still had his pistol. Continuity checked the filmed scenes and said yes. So Harrison Ford asked, "Why don't I just shooting him so we can all get out of here"

 

[TomFord]

What do you guys use for a knife sharpner?

 

[MichaelJR]

What do you guys use for a knife sharpner?

The toughest of us use our teeth. Everyone else will say spyderco sharpmaker.

 

[Terminator03]

The class was in New Hampshire this past February. I believe this was his first time teaching his full length seminar in New England. It was a blast, and well worth it. Mike is an amazing teacher. Here is the link to the MBC site. All the info you could want.... http://www.martialbladeconcepts.com/

Search youtube for "staysafemedia" to check out clips from his DVD's.


He doesn't really teach "offensive" use of a knife. It's using the knife as a defensive tool to stop the attacker's ability to harm you.

Thank you, I will definitely check that out!

 

[prolific]

Usually carry a sog flash 2 or spyderco lava(my fav)

 

[atmay]

The toughest of us use our teeth. Everyone else will say spyderco sharpmaker.

I use a DMT diamond thingamobobber. It looks like a butterfly knife, and has 2 different grit plates on it.

 

[Koolmoose]

Spyderco Endura and Swiss Army knife daily whether I'm carrying or not.

 

[Smash05]

Spyderco sharpmaker for sharpening.

 

[whatluck]

Whet stone for me. Need more practice but I'm getting there.

 

[StevieP]

Is a Leatherman Wave tool considered a "tactical knife?"

I've got a couple of 'em.

 

[CRSIII]

I'm waiting on this

 

[DrRansom]

What do you guys use for a knife sharpner?

Belt sander, 1" belts @ 1500-2000 grit. Remove plate under belt for convex grind, leave in for a flat grind.

You can also use a mouse pad and sheets of appropriate sandpaper for touch-ups.

 

[spider murphy]

I'm waiting on this

Junglas?

edit...Nevermind I can see the Text on the blade now. I'd really like to check one of those out.

 

[CRSIII]

Junglas?

Yep.

 

[spider murphy]

HAHA, always good for a few laughs.

You think it's amusing in there, You should check out their politics sub-forum.

 

[Smash05]

You think it's amusing in there, You should check out their politics sub-forum.

way too many hours wasted. My haunts over there are really the outdoors sub-forums. I don't post as much as I used to.

 

[spider murphy]

Yeah, I spend a bit of time in W&SS and the hunting/fishing sub-forum myself. I waste a lot of time in Levine's sub-forum as well.

 

[MichaelJR]

I went full hypocrite and ordered one. Damn you guys, you made me go ninja.

Sent from my iPhone in the secret lair of the Supreme ruler of the ozone layer, the Dark Lord Kramdar.

 

[07Mustang]

I always have a knife with me but I'm squirreling away money for an Emerson Commander.

 

[TY43215]

My new carry folder is a Zero Tolerance 0350TS Spring Assisted 3.25inch blade. The blade has black and grey stripes which look very cool. I'm pretty psyched.

My daily knife carry is a Leatherman Wave, a Benchmade Osborne Axis lock, and a Lennox folding utility knife

I have several knives to choose from. Some are auto, some are spring assist, some are manual open. The knives that get used the most have strong blades, axis lock, and hold a good edge.

Funny thing is, the most dangerous knife I carry is the Lennox. Those blades are very sharp and the edge lasts

 

[OfficerObie59]

I suppose it could confuse a LEO that doesn't know the difference?

Case in point, a guy I know went and got himself arrested.( I had nothing to do with it, but was around after the fact, so I was frisked as well) I had a non-assisted knife with a "flipper" (CRKT M16-01K) and the two officers spend a good 5 minutes trying to decide among themselves if it was a "Switchblade"; I could hear them going back and fourth with one another. They decided it wasn't, and gave it back.

Unlike our crazy firearms laws, it's been my expeirience most cops have a pretty clear understanding on this one--if it opens soley by pushing a button on the handle and not touching the blade (and, of course, has a blade longer than 1.5") its a per se DW.

The issue I have seen in the past when it comes to per se dangerous weapons under 269/10(b) is other cops not distinguishing between "carrying" and "possession"--for example, seizing a double bladed knife they found in a residential search warrant.

All I can say is if you get pinched on a per se DW charge, likely kiss your LTC goodbye.

BEWARE:

Your knife that you carry every day can instantly become a 5 year felony if you are arrested for a breach of the peace even if the knife was never seen or removed from your pocket. Again, probable cause is a low standard of proof.

That, as well as an arrest based on a warrant...which may seem like it would never apply to you, unless you forgot to register your dog or notify your town clerk when it died...