Self Defense Knife

[HMCS(FMF)Ret.]

Now that my gun addiction is under control I’m starting to look at knives as another hobby. I have a couple really cheap knives, but just decided to get one for protection from dogs and 2 legged creatures, and to wear when I’m in places where I can’t carry a gun. I see so many dogs off leash when I’m walking my 10lb Yorker Poo. I really don’t want to shoot a viscous dog in a crowded area and the thought of using pepper spray in Oklahoma winds doesn’t appeal to me. So I ordered this: The Spyderco Civilian

 

[rockchalk06]

There is a Paul Hogan comment in there somewhere!

 

[Roy14]

I really like the Matriarch, it has the same blade profile but with an Emerson opener.

Matriarch® 2 FRN Emerson Opener Black Blade - Spyderco, Inc.

The culmination of years of evolution and refinement, the Spyderco Matriarch 2 with Emerson Opener and Black Blade is one of the most formidable personal-defense tools ever made. It traces its lineage back to the revolutionary Civilian™ folding knife...

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While looking at it I came across a Kershaw with an Emerson opener and D2 tool steel blade, and was sold on the price and features so I bought it. Only complaint I have is the clip design lends it to snagging on things while in your pocket - if you’re like me and somehow manage to bump into stuff.

Kershaw Emerson Cqc-4kxl D2 Stn Fsh

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For me the Kershaw made more sense, but Spyderco’s design is definitely one of my favorites.

 

[bigred1]

If you don't want any mean dogs within 3 feet of you I know a guy that has a sword....

 

[HMCS(FMF)Ret.]

If you don't want any mean dogs within 3 feet of you I know a guy that has a sword....

LOL.

 

[HMCS(FMF)Ret.]

I really like the Matriarch, it has the same blade profile but with an Emerson opener.

Matriarch® 2 FRN Emerson Opener Black Blade - Spyderco, Inc.

The culmination of years of evolution and refinement, the Spyderco Matriarch 2 with Emerson Opener and Black Blade is one of the most formidable personal-defense tools ever made. It traces its lineage back to the revolutionary Civilian™ folding knife...

www.spyderco.com

While looking at it I came across a Kershaw with an Emerson opener and D2 tool steel blade, and was sold on the price and features so I bought it. Only complaint I have is the clip design lends it to snagging on things while in your pocket - if you’re like me and somehow manage to bump into stuff.

Kershaw Emerson Cqc-4kxl D2 Stn Fsh

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tacticalsurplususa.com

For me the Kershaw made more sense, but Spyderco’s design is definitely one of my favorites.

I liked the Matriarch 2 and Emerson opener, but I really wanted something at least 4 inches long. Plus I have no real knife fighting experience, so the civilian was right up my alley. I feel a less expensive hobby coming on. My wife is going to be so proud!

 

[KurtM]

That's not a knife, now this, this is a knife

 

[okierider]

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[Glock 'em down]

A fixed blade will always be deployed faster than a folder. This one is quite popular amongst my brothers and sisters in blue...

 

[Mr.Glock]

Spray Bottle/Water Pistol with ammonia ****s any dog up. And you don’t have to get close with the Knife.

I’m knife poor, it’s addictive.