| Author | Message | ||
     Hybridmomentspass |
wolf - sounds good. I came across it on accident and once I bought it it was hard to put down, a very easy read, very similar to WWZ in the fact that the chapters are relatively short. Some shorter or longer than others, but no chapter should take more than ten minutes to get through. PZ is part of Maberrys 'joe ledger series' and Dragon Factory is the second in the series - equally as good, but not about zombies. Still, I loved it. He has a third book coming out in that series in March and is already working on the fourth. Please let me know if you get it and what you think of it. I hope that youre not dissapointed in my recommendation, but am sure you wont be. g | ||
| Swampy |
A can of wasp spray works real well for disabling zombies as it burns their eyes and affects their nervous system(what limited nervous system they have) It can spray up to 20 feet which is good as you want to give yourself a little berth when they start ganging up on you. | ||
| Steveford |
Wasp spray, knives, please. This is more like it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-wvZn0ggTw | ||
| B00stzx3 |
This si a ton of good info and replies. 63!! I'll have to read through it all, thanks all! Pending the other information in the replies, I'm liking this.. http://www.botachtactical.com/kezeto04takn.html ZT Tanto. But will look through the thread first | ||
| 984thump |
I like Kershaw, Spyderco, and Buck. The Spyderco round hole works very well for one-handed opening operation, plus the serrations improve cutting ability. Any of the ASAP Bucks are also good one-handed operation choices (rush, impulse, sirus, and tempest). My favorite is a Buck Rush I have carried most days for over 6 years. The Bucks can be had with 420HC (std) or 154CM blade steels. I have knives from all three of these companies and they are all first-rate quality. | ||
| Rudy |
Do they allow fixed knives where you're at? If I was carrying a knife for purely defensive purposes, it'd be a fixed blade of some type, so I wouldn't have to worry about opening the blade. I don't care for spring assisted knives, they look too "tacti-cool" when you actually try and use the knife for something else (like opening boxes and such at work). An alternative would be a knife with a "wave". I know that Spyderco and Emerson both make "waved" knives. I wouldn't mind an Emerson, but I don't like the chisel grind (but if it's a purely defensive knife and wouldn't see box duty, I suppose it wouldn't matter). Spyderco's can be had for a fair price. Personally, I carry a benchmade mini-griptillian (3" blade, 154cm), with the axis lock. It locks up with NO play in the blade. It's basically a fixed knife when locked. I don't consider knives to be good defensive tools. There aren't any winners in a knife fight. I think that a good flashlight, pepper spray and situational awareness go a long ways. | ||
| Thumper74 |
 This is the everyday carry. The NYC Metro Card is there for scale, because I didn't want to use a credit card. I have never carried in NYC. | ||
| Court |
>>>I have never carried in NYC. Smart idea. NYC demands a bit more creativity given the potential consequences of carrying about anything. A colleague had a "routine" encounter with NYPD and, as a result, they came to his house. There standard "are there any guns in the house?" question should have been routine but an 88 year old Aunt said "sure". It's over 3 years later, so far he's paid over $5,000 in attorney's fee and fees to a licensed FFD and he's still waiting to get his long guns back. The pistols he got back we all missing the scopes, laser sights and anything that was attached to them. All were legally purchased and properly permitted. I used to routinely carry whenever I worked late at my office in North Topeka, KS. But, after reading the rules in NYC (not NY state mind you) all the guns stayed safely in Kansas and went to my kids. Scary stuff. My vote . . . particularly being somewhat of a student of Masaad Ayoob . . is for enhanced situational awareness. I've been in NYC for 13 years and have never once felt a bit uneasy. | ||
| Thumper74 |
I've been to NYC a few times and can't find much, so I don't even carry a knife as when I'm there I tend to do visit touristy areas too and there are metal detectors everywhere. My neighbor grew up there and said that people 'just did it'. I've been following Gabe Suarez's philosophy. It's something like 'Don't be in stupid locations, with stupid people, at stupid times.' I don't drink in public anymore as there are too many variables. I stay out of bad areas whenever possible. I carry more than that .32 most times. I had an attempted break-in Thanksgiving weekend, my lab puppy and chihuahua did their job waking me up. I did my part with 80 lumens and a 9mm. No one got hurt, but I bet he needed to change his underwear. So I avoided trouble, but it came here instead. My wife's uncle just retired as a firefighter from Jersey City and wants to get something for home protection, but complains that the newer cops don't have common sense, so he's concerned about that. I guess having self defense pepper spray is a felony! (Message edited by Thumper74 on January 04, 2011) | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
well I just finished Patient Zero.... I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!!! Holy dog balls Batman!!! that was a good book! Dragon Factory is next | ||
| Dynasport |
I have not read this entire thread so this view may have already been expressed. I hope it has. A knife is not a good self defense weapon. It requires you to be too close to your assailant and to use fine motor skills that could too easily abandon you when you need them most. I have some training (I am a certified impact weapons instructor and a pepper spray instructor), but not in the use of bladed weapons. I really like knives and carry a Bench Made, but I would use it for self defense only as a last resort. Avoid physical confrontation if at all possible. Don't let the possession of a knife, or any other weapon, encourage you to engage in a physical confrontation that could otherwise be avoided. | ||
| Rick_a |
I'm with the Benchmade crew. The ones currently in my possession I've had for around 15 years. They used to have a $5 sharpening policy. These are what I carry most often:  A Bowen belt knife is my belt of choice. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
As all the gun & knife laws in Europe are way stricter than the US one has to get creative sometimes. A baseball bat is what I used to carry in the rig, in full view in the windscreen. BUT it's illegal to do so (classed as an offensive weapon in the UK) unless you also have a glove & a ball (whereupon it becomes sporting equipment). The good old pick-handle, again an offensive weapon unless you also have the head in your vehicle, & if it's a company vehicle it must be part of your trade tools. As a qualified auto mechanic & truck driver, I can get away with things like "socket wrench swivel bar extender" or "cab jacking bar". In continental Europe I usually have a lock-knife in my pocket, a 4" Herbertz, "for trimming ropes & sheets officer". In UK any locking blade is illegal to carry, & an automatic or quick opening knife will get you in serious grief. | ||
| Fast1075 |
Over here, every truck driver has a "tire thumper" to check for flats. It is made of wood about 2 feet long with a leather thong on one end and a piece of steel pipe fixed to the other. I carry a variety of knives depending on my mood...I own 19 different ones...mostly cheapie gift knives with a couple of Old Timers and Case knives along with a couple of skinning and caping knives...but I would not want to be put in a position where I would have to use one of them for self defense....nothing beats being sensible and having good situational awareness... The traditional baseball bat is a good one, but being fairly small, I have found that I can deliver more kinetic energy with an aluminum t-ball bat...plus the "tink" sound is more satisfying than the thud of wood....plus it won't splinter. | ||
| Niceguyeddy |
OZ boot knife. Hand crafted in Az. $150 and beautiful (mine has a water buffalo handle, single tang of course). | ||
| Court |
>>>....nothing beats being sensible and having good situational awareness... That's my thinking. But the hand grenades for sale in Brooklyn . . are damn tempting. | ||
| Fast1075 |
Speaking of hand grenades...I saw a video the other night...some place in South America where it was very common to be kidnapped...a guy had his heavily armored truck rigged with claymore mines in the doors...THAT would stop a kidnapping for sure... | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
A small to medium sized ball-pein hammer is a very versatile tool as well. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
there is a composite scottish sock (kilt) knife that may or may not breeze right through any meteal detector or Xray. not that I would know any thing about it. | ||
| B00stzx3 |
Wow!!!! Thanks everyone for so much information. Love my Buell peeps!! Went to gun shop over the weekend. Primary reason was to check out the Saiga 12 and 870 shotguns for home defense. Secondary was the knive selection. Wasn't what I was hoping for. Mostly fixed blades, no kershaws, no "wave" action types. I do like the wave function, however I've gotten to be very quick with speedsafe and worry about malfunction when I need it most. I do not instigate fights or conflicts, but since the muggings I've decided I won't go into the world without being prepared (Be prepared is the Boy Scout motto, I'm an Eagle so gotta rep lol). I hope someone doesn't get the impression that I'm trying to be rambo or anything. I'm looking for a knife store with better inventory...would like to try the Zero Tolerance line and some "wave" styles on before another purchase. The Leek I have will be retired to camping, riding and work duty. And to my surprise...there is no blade length limit in state of Maryland. Shocking yes, but opens up some possibilities on next purchase. Thanks again all!! | ||
| Johnnymceldoo |
I hope someone doesn't get the impression that I'm trying to be rambo or anything. You have a right to protect yourself. Dont let our current socio/political climate make you feel guilty. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
City, it's called a Skean Dhu (or Sgian Dubh in the original Gaelic). | ||
| Jumbo_petite |
}I hope someone doesn't get the impression that I'm trying to be rambo or anything. No I was thinking more like Crocidile Dundee. LOL!!!!! | ||
| Bikertrash05 |
Out of the knives I have, I would say the Gerber Covert might be my best one for self defense. The SOG Flash II is a close second. I really want to get a Benchmade Griptilian next, I have heard many good things about them. The Kershaw Leek makes for a very nice EDC, slim and light, but I still usually end up carrying my Spyderco Co-pilot in the small pocket of my jeans.  | ||
| Ezblast |
I cary a nice ti spiderco for work usage, small, non-threatening, unique, the rest - lol - are for when not at work. EZ | ||
| Trojan |
Surely the very term 'Self Defence Knife' as a massive oxymorn? A bit like 'Army Intelligence' or 'Happily Married' Most research has shown that if you try to use a weapon (in self defence) you are far more likely to get stabbed/shot/pummelled than if you just accept what is happening and go with it. Losing your wallet and credit cards is hadly worth dying for is it? In order to be able to use a weapon or any self defence strategy effectively you have to be very well practised and able to do it without thinking. If you have to think about it you lose  I was a Police Officer in London for years before I got a proper life, and saw more injuries in 'self defence' and 'have a go heroes' than anything else. As has been said before, thankfully here in the UK we have stringent laws regarding carrying offensive weapons so reading the gun/knife threads on here is a real eye opener  | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
we do like our guns and stuff here in the US of A if you just accept what is happening and go with it I would say most of the sheople had that attitude here until Sept.11Th Now if you even look like you are thinking about doing something you shouldn't...prepare for beat down. Look at the shootings in Arizona... as soon as the shooter hesitated he had people jumping on him The days of us just going with it are over.... | ||
| Trojan |
Look at the shootings in Arizona... as soon as the shooter hesitated he had people jumping on him Trouble is he had emptied one magazine by then and was reloading when he was jumped on by bystanders Who knows what would have happened if he managed to get another clip in. I find it very hard to imagine a circumstance where any private individual should be allowed to even own a firearm (licenced or not) of any description these days, so it must be one of the biggest single culture differences between the UK & USA. The 'right to bear arms' seems a little strange to us but is obviously very ingrained in the whole US culture. I would say most of the sheople had that attitude here until Sept.11Th The Sept 11th atrocity could not have been averted if everyone in New York that day had a loaded Kalashnikov unfortunately Even after all of the IRA bombings throughout the 1970's -1980's and the attacks since by various extremists and loony groups I can't ever see a circumstance where carrying a gun (or knife) 'for protection' would be justified. We ar enow in an age where more andmore Police are routinely armed in this country, but thankfully it is still a relatively rare site to see an armed police officer outside of central London or an international airport. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
The Sept 11th atrocity could not have been averted if everyone in New York that day had a loaded Kalashnikov unfortunately that may be true... but if everyone on the planes that went down that day had our current state of mind it would have never happened... or at least not without one hell of a fight | ||
| Johnnymceldoo |
Even though our system is in need of an enema I can't imagine living anywhere else. No one can increase your quality of life like you can. |
