Knife Advice - Page 5

Tulip · 06-10-2008, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

Pierce, I would seriously advise against getting a knife unless you know how to use one.

If what you want as a sole protection device, then I agree with this statement. A cop friend of mine said unless you're skilled, it would most likely be used against you. He recommends having a mace because you can ward off an attacker from a distance with it. The reason why he gave this advice is because I carry a knife for protection.

Carry a knife, but use a mace.

If you really want a knife, I'd recommend a Kershaw. I forgot the specific term but this line flips open really, really quick, and it's legal. I forgot which style my friend recommended. But here's a link and you can browse to find the style and size you may want. Good luck!

Sundae · 06-10-2008, 06:48 PM

Are we talking about Mace here?

Or a mace?
I'd go with that - distance action, lots of jabbing potential. And it would enhance any home.

dar512 · 06-11-2008, 09:25 AM

Made me smile, SG.

Although, I think your picture is a scepter.

Scroll down this page to see a battle mace. Just $109.95 for the nice steel one.

Shawnee123 · 06-11-2008, 10:18 AM

That's a mace only a motha could love.

Tulip · 06-12-2008, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dar512

Made me smile, SG.

Although, I think your picture is a scepter.

Scroll down this page to see a battle mace. Just $109.95 for the nice steel one.

Ohhhhhh...the Battle Mace looks nice!

LOL....and it's made by Paul Chen too! I have a Paul Chen sword.

I can't edit my post above so I'll add the information here to reduce posts. If anyone is interested in the Kershew knife, do a search on Kershaw Onion, Leek, or Chive. There are size differences.

zippyt · 06-12-2008, 12:41 AM

A pump shot gun for hme defence is Preferable ,
Hell the sound Alone is enough to make a baddy Shit his drawers
http://www.a1freesoundeffects.com/po...58/shotgun.mp3

Urbane Guerrilla · 06-12-2008, 02:00 AM

Ceremonial maces at least in England have a somewhat curious design history.

Carrying a mace for opening Parliament, IIRC, the order of the day was to carry this weapon inverted -- peaceful intentions but royal muscle behind 'em, and all that. The mace also got fancy, and an ornamental knob or finial adorned the end of the haft.

Said finial was about the most visible part of a mace being ritually carried inverted.

Said finial got bigger and fancier. Eventually the base of the mace got bigger than the head was, which was shrinking, atrophying with time.

So guess what you're looking at now!

Sundae · 06-12-2008, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dar512

Made me smile, SG.
Although, I think your picture is a scepter.

As per UG's post, it's a ceremonial mace. It's a symbol of power as opposed to a hitting stick

dar512 · 06-12-2008, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

As per UG's post, it's a ceremonial mace. It's a symbol of power as opposed to a hitting stick

Now I'm visualizing hawkeye holding the ceremonial mace up to a burglar and shouting "This is my ceremonial mace. It is a symbol of my power."

Actually, that might work if you looked crazy enough when you said it. Plus, the CM is much more decorative. So there you have it.

Clodfobble · 06-12-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dar512

Now I'm visualizing hawkeye holding the ceremonial mace up to a burglar and shouting "This is my ceremonial mace. It is a symbol of my power."

Actually, that might work if you looked crazy enough when you said it.

That was actually a legitimate technique they taught us in self-defense class as a teen. There was a supposedly firsthand story about one woman who woke up to find an intruder in her house, and for some reason (it was unclear whether this was deliberate on her part or she just lost it) she began singing some kids' song at him. He stared at her for a few moments, and then just left.

If nothing else, it could buy you some time.

footfootfoot · 06-12-2008, 08:29 PM

ring ring ring ring ring BANANA PHONE!

BigV · 08-05-2008, 02:00 PM

Here's something new in the world of knives.

The WASP.

Cyber Wolf · 08-05-2008, 02:35 PM

My answer for home defense, the Black Bear Classic... so far it's Home Invasions Repelled: 2, Personal injury/loss: 0. I'd love to be able to legally carry this bad boy around.

Coldsteel or nothing at all.

08-06-2008, 05:47 AM

Cold Steel makes some exceptional knives. I especially like their San Mai III blades (as in the above Black Bear Classic) and I own a Magnum Tanto II, San Mai III, (pictured below) that I bought when it first came out on the market about two decades ago. Blades of proper length and structure can reach vital organs even through heavy clothing and soft body armor. These knives are fine performers and a good buy compared to custom knives; however, they are not cheap and already represent a third to half the cost of a personal defense firearm.
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Griff · 08-06-2008, 07:38 AM

I wonder how badly that knife would play in a jury trial. Better off on trial than dead though.

06-10-2008, 06:48 PM	#62
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Are we talking about Mace here? Or a mace? I'd go with that - distance action, lots of jabbing potential. And it would enhance any home. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

06-11-2008, 09:25 AM	#63
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Made me smile, SG. Although, I think your picture is a scepter. Scroll down this page to see a battle mace. Just $109.95 for the nice steel one. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

06-11-2008, 10:18 AM	#64
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	That's a mace only a motha could love. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

06-12-2008, 12:41 AM	#66
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	A pump shot gun for hme defence is Preferable , Hell the sound Alone is enough to make a baddy Shit his drawers http://www.a1freesoundeffects.com/po...58/shotgun.mp3 __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

06-12-2008, 02:00 AM	#67
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	Ceremonial maces at least in England have a somewhat curious design history. Carrying a mace for opening Parliament, IIRC, the order of the day was to carry this weapon inverted -- peaceful intentions but royal muscle behind 'em, and all that. The mace also got fancy, and an ornamental knob or finial adorned the end of the haft. Said finial was about the most visible part of a mace being ritually carried inverted. Said finial got bigger and fancier. Eventually the base of the mace got bigger than the head was, which was shrinking, atrophying with time. So guess what you're looking at now! __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

06-12-2008, 08:29 PM	#71
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	ring ring ring ring ring BANANA PHONE! __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

08-05-2008, 02:00 PM	#72
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Here's something new in the world of knives. The WASP. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

08-05-2008, 02:35 PM	#73
Cyber Wolf As stable as a ring of PU-239 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On a huge rock covered in water, highly advanced moss and 7 billion parasites Posts: 1,264	My answer for home defense, the Black Bear Classic... so far it's Home Invasions Repelled: 2, Personal injury/loss: 0. I'd love to be able to legally carry this bad boy around. Coldsteel or nothing at all. Attached Images __________________ "I don't see what's so triffic about creating people as people and then getting' upset 'cos they act like people." ~Adam Young, Good Omens "I don't see why it matters what is written. Not when it's about people. It can always be crossed out." ~Adam Young, Good Omens Last edited by Cyber Wolf; 08-05-2008 at 02:36 PM. Reason: spelling errors worthy of a 3 year old :D

08-06-2008, 05:47 AM	#74
NoBoxes Guest Posts: n/a	Cold Steel makes some exceptional knives. I especially like their San Mai III blades (as in the above Black Bear Classic) and I own a Magnum Tanto II, San Mai III, (pictured below) that I bought when it first came out on the market about two decades ago. Blades of proper length and structure can reach vital organs even through heavy clothing and soft body armor. These knives are fine performers and a good buy compared to custom knives; however, they are not cheap and already represent a third to half the cost of a personal defense firearm.

08-06-2008, 07:38 AM	#75
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I wonder how badly that knife would play in a jury trial. Better off on trial than dead though. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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