Who carries a knife?

[HannibalX]

I did for a few months back in the early 2000s but fell out of habit. I might start again. The hard part is remembering to grab the knife on the way out the door.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Jesus dude, why don't you bring some hand grenades as well?

Why do you need a gun and a knife exactly? I understand a knife is better close range and all, but it's not hard to get out of a knifes range long enough to get out a gun and shoot....

 

[wheresmybacon]

Originally posted by: Pale Rider
I did for a few months back in the early 2000s but fell out of habit. I might start again. The hard part is remembering to grab the knife on the way out the door.

Sounds like a good idea. Might also think about investing in some body armor for, you know, like going to Costco and stuff.

 

[RKS]

Is this for slicing apples or oranges at lunch? I have a CCW, work downtown, and still don't feel the need to carry a gun let alone a knife but most of the buildings I go to don't allow weapons anyway.

 

[mooseracing]

I use my knife for opening alot of packages, cutting wire, just about anything.

Carrying a weapon is my right, not to mention maybe help someone out or save a life.

 

[PepePeru]

don't thank me, thank the knife!

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: mooseracing
I use my knife for opening alot of packages, cutting wire, just about anything.

Carrying a weapon is my right, not to mention maybe help someone out or save a life.

Do you really need to carry a knife AND a gun though? I am pretty sure one or the other would suffice quite nicely (with the preference on the gun due to the range and fear factor, but a knife would work also).

 

[Baked]

I have a swiss army knife in my car's glove compartment. I don't carry weapons on myself. My neighborhood's safe enough that I don't have to fear for my life every time I step outta my house.

 

[Tim]

<Rambo> The more firepower, the better. </Rambo>

 

[Deeko]

Yea...you know, today's supercriminals can take a full clip without being fazed. That knife might save your life!

 

[olds]

<--
.40 in shoulder holster
.38 in ankle holster
.380 in waistband of trousers
Knife in other ankle holster
Pepper spray in right cargo poacket
Taser in left cargo pocket

That's just for OT. When I go into P&N I also carry a collapsible baton.

 

[jonks]

I'd rather have a knife and not need it, than need it and not have it.

Of course this is also true for bacon but I don't carry around salted pork slices.

 

[Turin39789]

I carry gun, knife, backup gun, backup knife, throwing stars, that collapsible baton that you break bones with, tazer, pepper spray, safety whistle, my I've fallen down and can't get up emergency button, and wear kevlar long johns.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

A knife is a tool like any other. Using one for defense ain't the best idea unless you have training. It'd be dumb to use a knife when you have a gun anyway.

I carry one all the time as it's useful, nothing to do with defense.

 

[waggy]

i carry a knife all the time. but its not for safety. there are times where you need a knife. those that say its silly to carry both a knife and gun are missing the point.

 

[spidey07]

Of course. How the hell else are you gonna field dress the criminal? He ain't gonna gut and bleed himself, you gotta take care of that.

 

[ViviTheMage]

Originally posted by: mooseracing
I use my knife for opening alot of packages, cutting wire, just about anything.

Carrying a weapon is my right, not to mention maybe help someone out or save a life.

or take one...

 

[shortylickens]

I used to until I trasnferred to California.
Got so scared of being sued or thrown in jail so I gave it up. After I got out of the Navy I took a job in Oregon and it was the same thing.

Now I just leave it at home.
Incidentally, this was my normal carry: http://images.shopkershaw.com/...on_Carbide_Coating.jpg

Thats about the sweetest pocket knife you can find these days. I have the matte silver.

It MSRP is 50 bucks but you can find it for about half that price at walmar or bi-mart.

Better pic: http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/la...ages/414/200013414.jpg


Kershaw Ken Onion Chive. Just google for Chive knife.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: shortylickens
I used to until I moved to California.
Got so scared of being sued or thrown in jail I gave it up. After I got out of the Navy I took a job in Oregon and it was the same thing.

Now I just leave it at home.
Incidentally, this was my normal carry: http://images.shopkershaw.com/...on_Carbide_Coating.jpg

Thats about the sweetest pocket knife you can find these days. I have the matte silver.

It MSRP is 50 bucks but you can find it for about half that price at walmar or bi-mart.

My normal carry

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: spidey07
Of course. How the hell else are you gonna field dress the criminal? He ain't gonna gut and bleed himself, you gotta take care of that.

Make sure you have plenty of assorted sized knives on your body at all times

 

[funkymatt]

I have a fat swiss army knife that i carry all the time. no need for a gun, really. macgyver never needed a gun.

 

[waggy]

I cary daily my little buck knife. its a great little knife for everyday use.

sometimes i carry either my sog or gerber multi tool.

for hunting i used something like this

when i worked on the farm field i had a small axe.


for safety? none of them. always thought a knife for safety would be more of a libality then help.

though i also have about 50 other pocket knives. i enjoy collecting them.


edit: been carring a pocket knife since about 10 yrs old. when i got one in boy scouts.

 

[Martin]

No, I live in a civilized place.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Martin
No, I live in a civilized place.

wow to live in such a civilized place that knife's are not needed! amazing!

 

[Beattie]

A knife is a tool more than a weapon.