Knife Advice

piercehawkeye45 · 05-20-2008, 04:19 PM

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?

glatt · 05-20-2008, 04:26 PM

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.)

You have to get awful close with a knife.

busterb · 05-20-2008, 04:54 PM

a switchblade That's jail time in most states. imho. In your home, go bat or firearm. Only in the house.

binky · 05-20-2008, 04:58 PM

I'd save up for a Taser

elSicomoro · 05-20-2008, 05:10 PM

I'd go with Tae Kwon Do.

Sundae · 05-20-2008, 05:46 PM

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.

Aliantha · 05-20-2008, 05:54 PM

Just buy a gun.

Ask Merc for advice...or one of those other loonies around here. Or people who work with loonies.

lookout123 · 05-20-2008, 06:06 PM

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.

Undertoad · 05-20-2008, 06:34 PM

They shall fear your mighty Bat'leth!

You shall do MIGHTY COMBAT

People will RESPECT you and your vertical blinds

Until the transportation safety man takes it away.

DanaC · 05-20-2008, 06:41 PM

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

lumberjim · 05-20-2008, 06:46 PM

footfootfoot · 05-20-2008, 07:03 PM

da nan nan na, na na.

You can't touch this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JomHWt7p6-c

Clodfobble · 05-20-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

Or brake cleaning spray. (Learned that one here on the Cellar.)

Another good already-in-the-home weapon: batteries or a bunch of coins inside a sock. You can do some serious damage swinging that around, though it does require a little more coordination than a baseball bat.

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.

Cicero · 05-20-2008, 07:10 PM

Yep...I'm a hammer girl!! Lucky I met a hammer man....

jinx · 05-20-2008, 07:26 PM

Econo-size can of Aqua Net + Bic lighter = flame thrower

05-20-2008, 04:19 PM	#1
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	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? __________________ I like my perspectives like I like my baseball caps: one size fits all.

05-20-2008, 04:54 PM	#3
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	a switchblade That's jail time in most states. imho. In your home, go bat or firearm. Only in the house. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

05-20-2008, 04:58 PM	#4
binky all hollowed out Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 982	I'd save up for a Taser __________________ The meanest Mom EVER!!!!

05-20-2008, 05:46 PM	#6
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	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. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

05-20-2008, 05:54 PM	#7
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Just buy a gun. Ask Merc for advice...or one of those other loonies around here. Or people who work with loonies. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

05-20-2008, 04:26 PM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	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.) You have to get awful close with a knife.

05-20-2008, 05:10 PM	#5
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I'd go with Tae Kwon Do.

05-20-2008, 06:06 PM	#8
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	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. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

05-20-2008, 06:34 PM	#9
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	They shall fear your mighty Bat'leth! You shall do MIGHTY COMBAT People will RESPECT you and your vertical blinds Until the transportation safety man takes it away.

05-20-2008, 06:41 PM	#10
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Pierce, I would seriously advise against getting a knife unless you know how to use one.

05-20-2008, 06:46 PM	#11
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	__________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-20-2008, 07:03 PM	#12
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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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