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05-20-2008, 04:19 PM | #1 |
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Knife Advice
Well...to give a small amount of background on my situation, I live in a tougher neighborhood that has gotten worse in the past few months and a few events in the past month have led me to consider purchasing some kind of knife for protection in case the worse happens and I need to protect myself.
I would like to know what would be the best purchase and how I would go around doing this. As of now, I am thinking of getting a switchblade or something similar because I don't want to have an open blade lying around my room (I do not plan on carrying it outside with me) and I do not want to spend a large amount of money (under $100 for sure, under $50 preferable) because I do not have the funds. So any recommendations on what type of knife I should get, where I should get one (I was thinking of a gun store but I'm not sure), legality, and any other advise?
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05-20-2008, 04:26 PM | #2 |
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If you don't have experience with a knife, I'd go with a bat instead. Or mace. Or brake cleaning spray. (Learned that one here on the Cellar.)
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05-20-2008, 04:54 PM | #3 |
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a switchblade That's jail time in most states. imho. In your home, go bat or firearm. Only in the house.
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05-20-2008, 04:58 PM | #4 |
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I'd save up for a Taser
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05-20-2008, 05:10 PM | #5 |
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I'd go with Tae Kwon Do.
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05-20-2008, 05:46 PM | #6 |
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Pierce. Picture the scenario. Are you really looking for a weapon for defence, or to threaten an attacker into submission/ retreat? I agree with Glatt & Buster that something like a bat (and an attitude) is far better at persuading a would-be robber that he's picked the wrong house. And more effective at a distance if substance abuse gives the attacker a false sense of invulnerabilty.
However if it's truly self defence - ie you are worried about your physical well-being, then I'd go with Syc. Use your body as a weapon, then there can be no worries about intention. If you're not convinced you have the attitude to wield a bat as a dangerous weapon, or the discipline to train in self defence - move. Better a live realistic Pierce than a wounded or dead heroic one.
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05-20-2008, 05:54 PM | #7 |
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Just buy a gun.
Ask Merc for advice...or one of those other loonies around here. Or people who work with loonies.
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05-20-2008, 06:06 PM | #8 |
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unless your knife goes "BANG!" and sends projectiles at your would be assailants... I'd skip the knife altogether. Keep a meat cleaver next handy if you want, but a blade is pretty pointless in the hand of an unskilled person. IMO
although one of those Klingon knives from The Wrath of Kahn would be pretty awesomely scary.
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05-20-2008, 06:34 PM | #9 |
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05-20-2008, 06:41 PM | #10 |
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Pierce, I would seriously advise against getting a knife unless you know how to use one.
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05-20-2008, 06:46 PM | #11 |
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05-20-2008, 07:03 PM | #12 |
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If you don't want to spend a year becoming very proficient in martial arts, I'd recommend taking a self-defense class. My mom made me take one as a teenager, and I still remember the techniques. Defensive use of your body without needing any strength or skill. Plus, you get to practice on a guy in a big padded suit, which is fun. |
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05-20-2008, 07:10 PM | #14 |
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05-20-2008, 07:26 PM | #15 |
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