I carry a CRKT Kit Carson M16-13SF. This is my 2nd one. I lost the first one that I routinely deployed with. I wrote CRKT and explained the connection to the knife. They send me a new one free of charge. I chose it because it has guards to prevent the hand from slipping onto the blade. The blade also has a double lock which prevents premature folding on itself. Training was done with rubber knifes purchased by myself for the entire Army Company. We used the sawdust pits for hand to hand/knife. We took the mindset that we fight to the death. Without bullets, we still had fight in us. I used defensive knife fighting books for the basics. Lastly, I carried a another knife strapped to my calf under my uniform. I used a flat dive knife to prevent rusting from skin contact in the hot as hell Middle East. Now I carry my CRKT where guns are not allowed. It and a flashlight goes in my checked baggage why I fly.I would find it interesting to hear from those that carry a knife for personal defense, when they would use it. And more importantly, how. Any training? How much training and what kind of knife would you elect to use?
I have a small CRKT that I usually had with me. Have now gravitated to a small Karambit (Bastinelli) and an interesting Karambit by Fox that's a little bigger than a silver dollar. Attended a weekend seminar with Burton Richardson, which I'm sure you would have enjoyed, given your background. A full house with some from several hundred miles away. Most with Instructor rank in Kali, JKD and similar arts. It's not often that Guru Richardson comes in from Hawaii, so a big crowd.I carry a CRKT Kit Carson M16-13SF. This is my 2nd one. I lost the first one that I routinely deployed with. I wrote CRKT and explained the connection to the knife. They send me a new one free of charge. I chose it because it has guards to prevent the hand from slipping onto the blade. The blade also has a double lock which prevents premature folding on itself. Training was done with rubber knifes purchased by myself for the entire Army Company. We used the sawdust pits for hand to hand/knife. We took the mindset that we fight to the death. Without bullets, we still had fight in us. I used defensive knife fighting books for the basics. Lastly, I carried a another knife strapped to my calf under my uniform. I used a flat dive knife to prevent rusting from skin contact in the hot as hell Middle East. Now I carry my CRKT where guns are not allowed. It and a flashlight goes in my checked baggage why I fly.
That sounds like an interesting and awesome learning experience. I used War Blade training by Sammy Franco. I don't remember the background but I remember it was down and dirty.I have a small CRKT that I usually had with me. Have now gravitated to a small Karambit (Bastinelli) and an interesting Karambit by Fox that's a little bigger than a silver dollar. Attended a weekend seminar with Burton Richardson, which I'm sure you would have enjoyed, given your background. A full house with some from several hundred miles away. Most with Instructor rank in Kali, JKD and similar arts. It's not often that Guru Richardson comes in from Hawaii, so a big crowd.
^^^^^^Can't agree with this more. The warrior mentality can save your life.First thing needed is a warrior mentality. If this exist, it may come down to a rock, stick, fist. Have to be willing to fight to the death.
Please let me clarify this isn't a bravado statement. I've instilled this is my 120# daughter. I'm not real tough anymore. Too old and broke down. I'm not opposed to fighting dirty^^^^^^Can't agree with this more. The warrior mentality can save your life.
In a real fight for your life, there's no such thing as fighting dirty.Please let me clarify this isn't a bravado statement. I've instilled this is my 120# daughter. I'm not real tough anymore. Too old and broke down. I'm not opposed to fighting dirty
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Cabot Gentleman's Carry 9mm and Bastinelli Chopper. Both conceal nicely.
In a real fight for your life, there's no such thing as fighting dirty.
Absolutely, I remember. Those were the days.In a fight there are no rules, that's the only real rule.
They seem to be out of stock now. https://www.grindworx.com/cat--Ital...lade_style:Dagger/filter:knife_type:Automatic
This was one of many pearl handled Italian switch blades & unopened Nudie cards all meant for bartering for a Bike I was just in from transfer& needed a bike now so some Brat was on stand by & needed a way to get a bike when they landed at their new Post.
I bought all the switch blades I needed for .25 centavos & the cards were .25 centavos. see how that works LOL?
You all remember how important a bike was?
I really like my flippers but I had a couple OTFs and they were very well built but I couldn't keep any BM'sWell, I now have a new favorite EDC....a Microtech Ultratech OTF automatic. I had no idea how well these knives are built until I held it and felt it operate. Microtech has a new fan.
I considered BM when I was looking around. When I learned here about their bad behavior, they immediately became dead to me.I really like my flippers but I had a couple OTFs and they were very well built but I couldn't keep any BM's
I considered BM when I was looking around. When I learned here about their bad behavior, they immediately became dead to me.
Who makes a good strong OTF knife Bob like the Military OTF issue. Can they be owned by civilians?I really like my flippers but I had a couple OTFs and they were very well built but I couldn't keep any BM's