Carry knives

Tallbill · December 10, 2004, 08:51 AM

What do you bring with you? These are mine that I rotate.

wyrdone · December 10, 2004, 04:29 PM

Depends on what you want to use each for.

Personally I carry the Gerber Multitool as the tools have more use for me in everyday life. (You can open the pliers with just a quick flip of the wrist, and then get to the bades one handed as well.) However I would never carry one for self defense as it would be just too slow and unweildy to get at and use.

For a self defense tool I would probably choose either the SpyderCo look-alike or the second down K-Bar. The SypderCo is one hand opening (thumb open) and is a pocket carry for everyday.

The Kabar is probably the most "tactical" for the lot and can handle rough use, but wear one on your belt and you will draw more attention.

But then, I don't carry a knife for self defense. A knife is more of a general tool to fix things. The adage, "Never bring a knife to a gunfight" comes to mind.

Jason Demond · December 10, 2004, 05:15 PM

I carry a Buck folder, and a Cammilus boot knife.

Pinky Carruthers · December 10, 2004, 10:21 PM

Spyderco Endura set up for left hand carry, tip up in the left pocket. In the right I mix it up, my current knife is a Spyderco Centofante, but I sometimes carry a Kershaw Blackout, Gerber Paraframe or Spyderco Delica SS.

HappyGunner · December 11, 2004, 02:29 PM

In many States knives over 2-1/2 inch are not allowed to be carried unless in the open. And then long knives are still not allowed inside City limits. California has a ban on dual edged knives also switchblades as do many other States. Unless you just have to have one I don't see bothering with them for defence. I do have two nice Randles and a Gerber that keep because I like them.

December 10, 2004, 08:51 AM	#1
Tallbill Member Join Date: September 12, 2004 Posts: 42	Carry knives What do you bring with you? These are mine that I rotate.

December 10, 2004, 05:15 PM	#3
Jason Demond Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 1999 Location: Mivonks, Michigan Posts: 1,846	I carry a Buck folder, and a Cammilus boot knife. __________________ "ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN FULL VICTORY!" General Dwight D. Eisenhower June 6, 1944 ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ!

December 10, 2004, 10:21 PM	#4
Pinky Carruthers Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2004 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 649	Spyderco Endura set up for left hand carry, tip up in the left pocket. In the right I mix it up, my current knife is a Spyderco Centofante, but I sometimes carry a Kershaw Blackout, Gerber Paraframe or Spyderco Delica SS. __________________ "Love lost, fire at will Dum Dum bullets and shoot to kill I hear dive bombers, and Empire down." SOM

December 11, 2004, 02:29 PM	#5
HappyGunner Senior Member Join Date: September 18, 2004 Posts: 1,302	Not allowed In many States knives over 2-1/2 inch are not allowed to be carried unless in the open. And then long knives are still not allowed inside City limits. California has a ban on dual edged knives also switchblades as do many other States. Unless you just have to have one I don't see bothering with them for defence. I do have two nice Randles and a Gerber that keep because I like them.

December 10, 2004, 04:29 PM	#2
wyrdone Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2004 Location: Blacksburg, VA, USA Posts: 246	Depends on what you want to use each for. Personally I carry the Gerber Multitool as the tools have more use for me in everyday life. (You can open the pliers with just a quick flip of the wrist, and then get to the bades one handed as well.) However I would never carry one for self defense as it would be just too slow and unweildy to get at and use. For a self defense tool I would probably choose either the SpyderCo look-alike or the second down K-Bar. The SypderCo is one hand opening (thumb open) and is a pocket carry for everyday. The Kabar is probably the most "tactical" for the lot and can handle rough use, but wear one on your belt and you will draw more attention. But then, I don't carry a knife for self defense. A knife is more of a general tool to fix things. The adage, "Never bring a knife to a gunfight" comes to mind.