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Scorch · August 3, 2009, 12:39 PM

For a fighting knife, it's hard to beat a KaBar or Camillus Marine Corps fighting knife. They are tough as nails and work really well when you need a big knife. Many other knives out there, but avoid the quirky and go for solid. A smaller "utility" knife will work just as well for a self-defense knife and not attract as much attention.

Whatever you choose, get good steel. I personally like a good 4"-5" carbon steel blade (takes an edge easily, holds an edge well), but a good tool steel blade is a great knife (harder to sharpen, but hold an edge until Judgement Day). Here is an example of a good utility/field knife:
http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eC...=10&SKU=ON8620

August 3, 2009, 12:39 PM	#23
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	For a fighting knife, it's hard to beat a KaBar or Camillus Marine Corps fighting knife. They are tough as nails and work really well when you need a big knife. Many other knives out there, but avoid the quirky and go for solid. A smaller "utility" knife will work just as well for a self-defense knife and not attract as much attention. Whatever you choose, get good steel. I personally like a good 4"-5" carbon steel blade (takes an edge easily, holds an edge well), but a good tool steel blade is a great knife (harder to sharpen, but hold an edge until Judgement Day). Here is an example of a good utility/field knife: http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eC...=10&SKU=ON8620 __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services Last edited by Scorch; August 3, 2009 at 12:45 PM.