Thankfully, self-defense is not one of those situations where law enforcement has largely figured out what’s going on and everyone else can get by without having access to these tools.
Because of this fact, many people are now looking for ways to personalize their own personal safety without relying solely on law enforcement personnel. Self-defense knives are one of the best tools that you can have in this regard.
Considerations when Choosing:
A personal safety knife may look something like this. The following are a few of the highlights that you need to consider if you are interested in buying or developing your own self-defense blade:
1. Weight/Balance
You would be surprised how many people do not consider how important this factor is when selecting a defensive knife. The fact is that any knife, no matter how good it looks, or how stylish it may be, will fail to perform as well as it should if there is too much weight on the end of the handle.
2. Design/Style
While it is true that the design of a blade should be a secondary factor when choosing self-defense knives, it is by no means a less important one. It is true that if you are going to be using the knife for self-defense, this is not the time to choose something fancy, but at the same time, you will want something that fits your hand well and looks good enough for you to be proud of carrying it.
3. Sharpness
A knife with a dull edge will only serve as an excellent conversation piece and little else; this is why it’s so important to consider how sharp your intended weapon of choice actually is before buying or making one.
4. Safety
If you are planning on sticking a knife in someone’s neck, you will want to make sure that it is so sharp that you won’t have to worry about injuring your hand before getting the job done.
5. Size/Length
Most people do not realize that all self-defense knives need to be at least four inches long and as wide as possible. This is one of the few cases where too long is definitely better than too short, so don’t be afraid to take a little bit of extra time when approaching this part of your decision process, as it can save you from all kinds of headaches later on down the road.
Safety Tips for Carrying Defensive Knives:
Here are some tips that will help you make sure you're using self-defense knives appropriately, keeping yourself safe and reducing the risk of injury to others:
- Don't carry a defense knife of any size in public. Store it securely at home and carry it with you in public only if absolutely necessary.
- Ensure that the blade does not extend beyond the width of your palm when gripped in a fist. This prevents unintended injuries to people around you.
- Keep an eye out for threats before drawing your knife, or else somebody might get hurt unnecessarily! Draw your knife only when someone is threatening to attack or take away something from you and do so quickly but carefully.
- Never stab another person with a defense knife. The blade of the knife is intended only to inflict damage on the attacker, not to kill them.
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