Do you carry a knife?

I carry a BenchMade Mini griptillion... its a great little knife and super durable for whatever i need it for, after damaging a couple knives before these seem to be very reliable and well worth the price.
 
Here is what I carry. It's a Mark Goldsworthy custom with a left hand chisel grind.
 

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I was thinking of if I want to carry a knife or not. I dont know if I want all that weight on my belt/pockets. I'm getting ragged on for saying I want to carry handcuffs with me..but I guess if you want to stab someone or shoot them rather than handcuff them..well I dont know. Maybe I should carry a knife though because well, ANYTHING can happen!

maybe I'll go look at some tomorrow..hmmm now another toy for me to buy and another reason for my girly to yell at me! lol
 
Benchmade is the way to go

I carry a Benchmade Auto and have for about 10 years. As a matter of fact it has been through 3 pocket clips and one spring. I have sent it back to the factory each time for repairs and resharpening. I have lots of knives but love my Benchmade. If I dont have my Benchmade with me I feel Naked !! I find it comforting to know that I have it with me should I need it, but I dont feel like I carry it as a backup weapon. Hope this helps !!
 
I carry a knife anywhere I legally can, except work, usually. Not as a weapon though...like most of the posters here, I view knives as very useful tools that CAN be used as a weapon if needed.

That said, I tend to carry a liner or axis-type locking blade clipped in my strongside front, back or cargo pocket depending on clip configuration and what I'm wearing. I like CRKT and Benchmade (They have a nice line of "budget" folders) as well as my trusty Spyderco Rescue.

Have I ever used it as a weapon? No...thought I might have to once or twice, but always a false alarm. Use it as a tool? Pretty much every day.

On a side note, I do like folders that protrude from my grip some when still folded...something that can be used as an impact weapon if needed without the blade open. I like having options :)
 
my 2nd defense weapon is my wife.

..no lol but honestly, my 2nd defense weapon is my gun. it may be half plastic, but the slide has got a good kick to it! and cheap, only $500 so I can either open my safe and get another new XD or just buy another one. sweetness

no knifes for me. I like things that flash, or are bling bling like..not a good idea
 
Just kiddin guy....

Dura coated XD's and Glocks look kinda ...well I think I saw a mall Ninja with a ceramic coated G-lock.
 
I carry an old Spyderco. I don't remember the model name. Its has a curved, fully serrated blade. It has the old black metal pocket clip on it. I've been carrying it for 5-6 years now. I don't leave home without it.
 
Whenever I'm out of the house, I've got one of a half-dozen folders to chose from, and one will go with me clipped in a pocket. Although it would certainly work for SD, I find myseld using them all the time for opening boxes, cutting twine, etc. The newest one is a 4" Benchmade, and it's a beaut! The only one that never leaves the house is the Italian stilleto. THe last I heard, they were illegal, and I figure if I ever need to use a knife for SD, I'll be in enough hot water and don't need to make it any worse for myself
 
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Right now, Schrade SP7. Great "beater" knife. Use it all the time. Mostly opening boxes and such. Usually I'll carry a nicer knife around when I'm not at work. I must have over 40 different ones. Buck, Gerber, Ka-Bar, Bench Made, Spyderco, Case, Kershaw, Victorinox, Al Mar, Remington, Colt, SOG, you name it. Inherited most of them.
 
"Do you carry a knife? Just wondering if many folks carry a knife as a secondary defense weapon."

Usually two. One dedicated for strong-side in-fight access and one dedicated to either hand in-fight access. Always the strong-side one.
 
every body bleeds in a knife fight. That's what I have found to be the case. If your in that type of situation then run. If he gives chase then pull out your gun and deal with it another way. I do carry a knife thou.. a small spyderco that has a blade length of about 1 1/4 inches. just to open boxes or cut a rope.
 
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every body bleeds in a knife fight.
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I'm not sure this is true. It comes mostly from the emperical observation of LEOs and ER personnel treating drunks after bar time.

I don't drink, and I'm safe in bed at bar time. If I have to use a knife, it's going to be a quick, decisive, deep and thorough incision to protect my otherwise worthless hide.

I don't fight for honor, bragging rights or a scalp count. I just don't like to get knocked around. I never did.
 
CRKT M16Z, Spyderco Rescue Jr., Benchmade Mini Ambush, CRKT 14K Summit are my main EDC blades.

Utilitarian, good in a pinch if I ever need them.
 
If I have to use a knife, it's going to be a quick, decisive, deep and thorough incision to protect my otherwise worthless hide.
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It's hard to make a quick, decisive, deep and thorough incision without getting cut yourself. In fact, if the other guy is any good at all, it's impossible.

It's possible to cut someone without getting cut, but generally only on the hands, arms and head (people tend to lean forward at the waist).

I usually have a knife or two on me. Here's the one I ALWAYS carry, but I usually have something larger tucked away as well.
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