Folding Lockback
Should I carry a folding lockback knife for protection?
louisiana, nawlims
I'm a 24 y.o. guy so pepper spray is not 4 me
Don't take this the wrong way, man, but no.
I'm a retired Marine, and I can tell you the best PDW (personal defense weapon) is a sidearm. Not a knife. A knife is for assault.
You see, if you're in a situation that requires a knife, that means your enemy is armed with a knife, because if it's a firearm... well, you don't take a knife to a gunfight. Since that person has a knife, and is assaulting you with it, you will simply not have enough time to 1. react, 2. locate your knife, 3. deploy the blade, and 4. position it into an effective grip. You will already be dead.
Marines carry knifes primarily as tools, though we do use them for assault. Some of the badash jarheads like to brag about gutting with Ka-Bars, but when the [bleep] hits the fan, we don't grab the blade unless we're runnin' dry on .22s and 9mms.
No, pepper spray is stupid. It's for women, and considered pus-$-ee by gangbangers.
You're 24, which means you can get a legal weapons carry license. I'd advise you check with your local and state laws, and seriously consider carrying a firearm. I'd even go so far as to suggest a Glock 26. It's small, powerful, and easy to use. Whenever people ask me about defensive countermeasures, I say Glock 26. Cops generally like civilians to have them because they don't have the firepower of larger weapons (I mean magazine capacity). They also like it because Glocks are relatively very easy to use, and a less complicated weapon means less chance of misfire. With 10 rounds, you can keep yourself very safe. A gangbanger will laugh at pepperspray, but they'll just walk away from a firearm.
You need a clean record, and a valid reason for wanting to carry. Living in New Orleans, you should come up with a good one.
Edit: Be advised, the decision to carry a live firearm is not a light matter. It's a big responsibility, and can be a potential danger to the public. You should have a strong background in handling firearms, especially the one you pick to carry. I've heard stories of idiots dropping their sidearms while in a public bathroom and hitting the person in the next stall.
By the way, you absolutely should carry a nice, small knife for a tool. It's good, common sense. Good luck.
But no, no knife for protection. It's a tool. It has been for tens of thousands of years. For brands, I reccomend Sog and Leatherman all the way. Leathernecks like Leatherman.
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Kershaw Knives Wildcat Ridge 3140 Folding Knife W Case NEW | US $19.99 | 24m |
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knife folding | US $10.00 | 3h 52m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Tactical Survival Folding Knife 69 | US $.80 | 4h 24m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Lock Back Ultimate Survival Camping Folding Combo Knife 3PCS | US $.89 | 4h 32m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Camping Knives Ultimate Tactical Survival Folding Knife 69 | US $.88 | 4h 34m |
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New Custom Carving Pattern Pocket Folding Knife Wood 5A | US $.98 | 4h 58m |
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Kershaw Knives Wildcat Ridge 3140 Folding Knife W Case NEW | US $19.99 | 24m |
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VINTAGE KISSING CRANE KC 48 WOOD HANDLED KNIFE GERMANY W BOX EXCELLENT COND | US $20.99 | 26m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Tactical Survival Folding Knife 69 | US $.88 | 36m |
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STEEL WARRIOR BARRACUDA LOCKBACK STAG POCKET KNIVES | US $9.99 | 43m |
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LOT OF 4 UNUSED NEW FOLDING KNIVES WOLF SKULL WILD TURKEY RUSTFRE | US $23.00 | 54m |
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2PCS Gerber Bear Grylls Lockback Combo Knives Ultimate Survival Folding Knife | US $.99 | 1h 1m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Lockback Knives Ultimate Tactical Survival Folding Knife 69 | US $.99 | 1h 2m |
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Traditional Style 4 Lockback w Stainless Blade Leather Sheath | US $5.99 | 1h 10m |
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Lagre Handmade Hunting Folding Knife Lock Back Camping Tools Gifts Knife | US $.98 | 1h 11m |
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Buck 110 Folding Hunter Lockback Folding Knife USA | US $12.38 | 1h 13m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Scout folding pocket knife | US $20.00 | 1h 18m |
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4 Lockback Knife w Wood Handles Stainless Blade Double Bolsters | US $3.99 | 1h 34m |
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Browning Knives 794 Lil Bit Small Folding Plain Blade Stag Handle Hunter Knife | US $9.75 | 1h 40m |
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VINTAGE BENCHMADE USA 635 BLACKWOOD SKIRMISH KNIFE 1st Production CUSTOM | US $216.00 | 1h 50m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Saber Lockback Ultimate Tactical Survival Folding Knife 69 | US $.99 | 2h 12m |
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Green Tractor Folding Lock Back Display Knife with Tin | US $2.99 | 2h 26m |
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Buck Shot Folding Lockback Pocket Knife Frost Cutlery | US $1.99 | 2h 27m |
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COLT CT16 Ridge Runner Folding Hunter Lockback 8CR13MOV Steel w Sheath Knives | US $16.99 | 2h 30m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Lockback Knives Ultimate Tactical Survival Folding Knife | US $12.53 | 2h 36m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Lockback Knives Ultimate Tactical Folding Knife 69 | US $.88 | 2h 42m |
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Ford USA Brand 5 Inch Folding Knife Leather Belt Knives Sheath MADE IN USA | US $9.89 | 3h 8m |
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MOSSBERG Folding Lockback Pocket Knife 440 Stainless Steel G10 Handle MOBK210 | US $14.50 | 3h 11m |
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BUFFALO HORN STILETTO DIRK POCKET HUNTING KNIFE W CASE | US $5.50 | 3h 19m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Lockback Saber Camping Tactical Survival Folding Knife 69 | US $.80 | 3h 24m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Lockback Ultimate Tactical Survival Folding Knife 69 | US $.88 | 3h 36m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Tactical Sheath Serrated Rescue Folding LockBack Knife e136 | US $.87 | 3h 38m |
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GERBER Bear Grylls Survival Camping Hunting Rescue Folding Pocket Knife K126 1 | US $.98 | 3h 44m |
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Smith Wesson 253AM G10 Handle Pocket Bowie Hunting folding knife KS52 | US $.99 | 3h 46m |
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Mini Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Folding Knife Thin and Lightweight | US $.99 | 3h 47m |
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knife folding | US $10.00 | 3h 52m |
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Folding Frost Pocket Knives Lot of 27 3 Styles Brand New in Boxes j230 | US $14.99 | 4h 20m |
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Pocket Knife Lot 3 | US $14.99 | 4h 23m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Tactical Survival Folding Knife 69 | US $.80 | 4h 24m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Lock Back Ultimate Survival Camping Folding Combo Knife 3PCS | US $.89 | 4h 32m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Camping Knives Ultimate Tactical Survival Folding Knife 69 | US $.88 | 4h 34m |
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FOLDING POCKET KNIFE WITH CLIP ASSISTED OPENING W JUST A FLICK OF YOUR FINGER | US $6.95 | 4h 36m |
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Gerber Bear Grylls Saber Lockback Ultimate Tactical Rescue Folding Knife k126 6 | US $.98 | 4h 54m |
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RITE EDGE FOLDING LINER LOCK KNIFE NIB | US $4.95 | 4h 58m |
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SABRE FOLDING LOCK BACK KNIFE | US $2.95 | 4h 58m |
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New Custom Carving Pattern Pocket Folding Knife Wood 5A | US $.98 | 4h 58m |
