do you carry a knife with your ccw? - Page 4

TommyW · February 11, 2010, 12:11 PM

I don't believe in carrying a knife to a gun fight....

Cremon · February 11, 2010, 12:14 PM

*IF* I have a knife with me, it's a pocket knife and more of a tool than a weapon. Any knife I might have won't be worth anything in a fight but I like having a pocket knife with other tool attachments so my answer was "No" because the context of the question led me to believe the OP was asking about a weapon class of knife. The only "weapon" I carry is my gun.

Zero One · February 11, 2010, 08:17 PM

Unfortunately, I live in Michigan, where it is illegal to carry any concealed knives for self-defense. Kind of irritating, huh?

Samtu_Ray · February 12, 2010, 07:24 AM

Out of old habit, I always have some sort of knife, light, firestarter, keys and wallet on me, along with whatever I am carrying for the day. It's kind of like putting socks on before your shoes.

Lol...in fact, I fill my pockets before I out my shoes on.

No Rambo gear...very small tools that I use all the time.

rickyjames · February 12, 2010, 08:19 AM

a gun and a knife go together like peas and carrots.

ratrodfink · February 15, 2010, 12:17 AM

I carry both daily even though I'm pretty sure I could shoot a box open.

jhgreasemonkey · February 15, 2010, 01:20 AM

I always carry a knife. I really like my benchmade and my sog spring assist. Both are so handy. I use them for all kinds of stuff. Have never used them defensively.

m.p.driver · February 15, 2010, 02:17 AM

Usually have a Swiss army on me.But for S.D. I'm relying on my Glock21,if I'm in a situation where i have to go ninja on someone,I'll just run.

Buddha07 · February 15, 2010, 03:47 AM

yep everyday... I now carry a spyderco military with camo g-10 handles, I also have a spyderco goddard, and a kershaw leek with titanium blade...

Daryl · February 15, 2010, 04:00 AM

I've carried a knife (at least one) every day of my life since I was something like 5 years old.

Right now I usually carry three; two different pocket knives, and a Leatherman Wave tool.

None of my knives are designed or intended for SD use, although I suppose they could be used that way in a severe pinch.

My ideas for knife fighting are along the lines of:

Carry a gun for back-up.
If you need the knife, use the gun.

So, I carry (and usually use) knives daily, but they have little or nothing to do with the fact that I also carry a firearm at the same time. My knives get used pretty regularly for cutting tasks, evidenced by the fact that I sharpen them far more often than I clean my EDC handgun.

Daryl

running iron · February 15, 2010, 04:08 PM

I too always have a knife with me, most of the time a fixed blade drop point 8" cowboy style. I feel I could bring a knife to bear much faster in very close quarters than a concealed gun. More like, "don't bring a gun to a knife fight".

EastSideRich · February 15, 2010, 05:04 PM

Have carried a folding knife at all times for many, many years (long before getting a permit to carry).
In my opinion it is the most useful tool you can own.

cole k · February 15, 2010, 05:55 PM

If I've got my pants on there is knife in my pocket. And I my have more than one on me. I've been carrying a knife since I 5 years old. That is over 55 years I've been carrying a knife.

S&W-Keeper · February 15, 2010, 09:57 PM

Only a pocket knife here.There are two kinds of people.Those that have a knife, and those that need a knife.

imthegrumpyone · February 17, 2010, 05:40 AM

Usually something like a Remington serrated for work and a Sog auto for everything else.

kat1950 · February 17, 2010, 09:15 AM

Zero Tolerance in watch pocket of jeans, all the time.

misnomerga · February 17, 2010, 10:29 AM

I carry two or three everyday

- Buck for everyday use
- Sloan Delta V combat folder
- Nato Military OTF for letter opening

Crankylove · February 17, 2010, 10:56 PM

I carry my knife more than my firearm as I can't carry at work..........but it's only about a 1 1/2" folding knife for everyday use, does that count?

Colubrid · February 19, 2010, 10:39 AM

This thread is worthless without pics. So...

Colt CCO and Strider SMF

Spyderco Pacific H1 Salt and S&W 66

S&W M19 with Strider

kel-Tec with the smaller Salt 1 (I love the H1 steel as it is really completly rust proof)

M640-1 with Spydeco ATR

Spyderco military with M13 S&W 3" barrel

Colubrid · February 19, 2010, 10:40 AM

Ornage Military with SA 1911

Strider PT (mini) with S&W 442

Colubrid · February 19, 2010, 10:41 AM

Glock with HK auto folder

white spyderco with Ruger

Hinderer folders are the best IMO

but nothin like chillin with a salt

dakota1911 · February 19, 2010, 11:46 AM

I carry my knife to cut my nose hair and my gun to kill the rats.

stephen426 · February 19, 2010, 01:38 PM

Colubrid,

Could you pan the camera up a bit more next time? I'm more interested in seeing what was beyond your toes on that last pic you posted!

Colubrid · February 19, 2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Colubrid,

Could you pan the camera up a bit more next time? I'm more interested in seeing what was beyond your toes on that last pic you posted!

I have no idea what you are talking about. i was just fixated on the knife. What a beaut , huh?

stevelyn · February 20, 2010, 09:00 AM

Yes. Always.

I carry a Schrade Uncle Henry stockman for utility use and to skin critters with and a Carson designed tanto blade CRKT M16-14Z as a back up weapon carried support side both on duty and off.

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February 11, 2010, 12:11 PM	#76
TommyW Member Join Date: January 26, 2010 Location: Cary, North Carolina Posts: 33	Nope I don't believe in carrying a knife to a gun fight....

February 11, 2010, 12:14 PM	#77
Cremon Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 307	IF I have a knife with me, it's a pocket knife and more of a tool than a weapon. Any knife I might have won't be worth anything in a fight but I like having a pocket knife with other tool attachments so my answer was "No" because the context of the question led me to believe the OP was asking about a weapon class of knife. The only "weapon" I carry is my gun. __________________ If guns were outlawed, then only outlaws would have guns.

February 12, 2010, 08:19 AM	#80
rickyjames Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Posts: 558	a gun and a knife go together like peas and carrots. __________________ ya only got 1 arm and ya carry 3 guns for Christs sake. Well I don't want to get killed for lack of shooting back.

February 15, 2010, 12:17 AM	#81
ratrodfink Member Join Date: December 26, 2008 Location: PA Posts: 51	I carry both daily even though I'm pretty sure I could shoot a box open. __________________ Salvation or damnation are just a trigger pull away...

February 11, 2010, 08:17 PM	#78
Zero One Member Join Date: July 22, 2009 Location: In the North! Posts: 32	Unfortunately, I live in Michigan, where it is illegal to carry any concealed knives for self-defense. Kind of irritating, huh?

February 12, 2010, 07:24 AM	#79
Samtu_Ray Member Join Date: February 6, 2010 Posts: 60	Out of old habit, I always have some sort of knife, light, firestarter, keys and wallet on me, along with whatever I am carrying for the day. It's kind of like putting socks on before your shoes. Lol...in fact, I fill my pockets before I out my shoes on. No Rambo gear...very small tools that I use all the time.

February 15, 2010, 01:20 AM	#82
jhgreasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,238	I always carry a knife. I really like my benchmade and my sog spring assist. Both are so handy. I use them for all kinds of stuff. Have never used them defensively.

February 15, 2010, 02:17 AM	#83
m.p.driver Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 552	Usually have a Swiss army on me.But for S.D. I'm relying on my Glock21,if I'm in a situation where i have to go ninja on someone,I'll just run.

February 15, 2010, 03:47 AM	#84
Buddha07 Member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 19	yep everyday... I now carry a spyderco military with camo g-10 handles, I also have a spyderco goddard, and a kershaw leek with titanium blade...

February 15, 2010, 04:00 AM	#85
Daryl Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2008 Posts: 2,350	I've carried a knife (at least one) every day of my life since I was something like 5 years old. Right now I usually carry three; two different pocket knives, and a Leatherman Wave tool. None of my knives are designed or intended for SD use, although I suppose they could be used that way in a severe pinch. My ideas for knife fighting are along the lines of: Carry a gun for back-up. If you need the knife, use the gun. So, I carry (and usually use) knives daily, but they have little or nothing to do with the fact that I also carry a firearm at the same time. My knives get used pretty regularly for cutting tasks, evidenced by the fact that I sharpen them far more often than I clean my EDC handgun. Daryl

February 15, 2010, 04:08 PM	#86
running iron Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Location: N. AZ Posts: 20	I too always have a knife with me, most of the time a fixed blade drop point 8" cowboy style. I feel I could bring a knife to bear much faster in very close quarters than a concealed gun. More like, "don't bring a gun to a knife fight".

February 15, 2010, 05:04 PM	#87
EastSideRich Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2007 Location: St Paul, Minnesota Posts: 369	Have carried a folding knife at all times for many, many years (long before getting a permit to carry). In my opinion it is the most useful tool you can own. __________________ Give your opponents one hundred dollars worth of steak, and you shall receive one trillion dollars worth of pork. -Proverb of The US Congress

February 15, 2010, 05:55 PM	#88
cole k Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2008 Location: east of the Big Muddy Posts: 248	If I've got my pants on there is knife in my pocket. And I my have more than one on me. I've been carrying a knife since I 5 years old. That is over 55 years I've been carrying a knife.

February 15, 2010, 09:57 PM	#89
S&W-Keeper Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2009 Location: SE-SC Posts: 443	Only a pocket knife here.There are two kinds of people.Those that have a knife, and those that need a knife.

February 17, 2010, 05:40 AM	#90
imthegrumpyone Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2007 Location: spring tx Posts: 1,037	Usually something like a Remington serrated for work and a Sog auto for everything else. __________________ chambered and unlocked

February 17, 2010, 09:15 AM	#91
kat1950 Member Join Date: November 1, 2006 Location: central florida Posts: 35	Zero Tolerance in watch pocket of jeans, all the time.

February 17, 2010, 10:29 AM	#92
misnomerga Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 139	Feel out of sorts without one I carry two or three everyday - Buck for everyday use - Sloan Delta V combat folder - Nato Military OTF for letter opening

February 17, 2010, 10:56 PM	#93
Crankylove Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2008 Location: 8B ID Posts: 1,753	I carry my knife more than my firearm as I can't carry at work..........but it's only about a 1 1/2" folding knife for everyday use, does that count? __________________ The answer to 1984 is 1776

February 19, 2010, 10:39 AM	#94
Colubrid Member Join Date: December 4, 2001 Posts: 42	This thread is worthless without pics. So... Colt CCO and Strider SMF Spyderco Pacific H1 Salt and S&W 66 S&W M19 with Strider kel-Tec with the smaller Salt 1 (I love the H1 steel as it is really completly rust proof) M640-1 with Spydeco ATR Spyderco military with M13 S&W 3" barrel Last edited by Colubrid; February 19, 2010 at 11:01 AM.

February 19, 2010, 10:40 AM	#95
Colubrid Member Join Date: December 4, 2001 Posts: 42	Ornage Military with SA 1911 Strider PT (mini) with S&W 442

February 19, 2010, 10:41 AM	#96
Colubrid Member Join Date: December 4, 2001 Posts: 42	Glock with HK auto folder white spyderco with Ruger Hinderer folders are the best IMO but nothin like chillin with a salt

February 19, 2010, 11:46 AM	#97
dakota1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2007 Location: The Great American Desert Posts: 501	I carry my knife to cut my nose hair and my gun to kill the rats.

February 19, 2010, 01:38 PM	#98
stephen426 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Posts: 3,840	Colubrid, Could you pan the camera up a bit more next time? I'm more interested in seeing what was beyond your toes on that last pic you posted! __________________ The ATF should be a convenience store instead of a government agency!

February 20, 2010, 09:00 AM	#100
stevelyn Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: Fairbanksan in exile to Aleutian Hell Posts: 2,655	Yes. Always. I carry a Schrade Uncle Henry stockman for utility use and to skin critters with and a Carson designed tanto blade CRKT M16-14Z as a back up weapon carried support side both on duty and off. __________________ Stop Allowing Our Schools To Be Soft Targets! http://fastersaveslives.org/ East Moose. Wear Wolf.