Choose Your Knives for Delf Defense

Laws concerning carrying knives for self-defense are often more lax than those concerning carrying handguns. For this reason, many people who want a weapon for self-defense opt to carry knives. Knives are useful tools, another reason for wanting to have one handy

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Select a folding knife if you want something small that can be tucked into a pocket or purse. Choose a high-quality knife with a thumb hole that will allow you to open the knife with one hand.

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Choose a boot knife if you want quicker access to your knife. The boot knife is a fixed blade weapon that is concealed in a sheath inside your boot and can be pulled out quickly, ready to use without having to open it first.

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Get a hands-free knife if you want to keep both hands free for doing other things, such as holding a flashlight, or punching or grabbing onto your opponent. A hands-free knife is worn over the fingers much like brass knuckles. It's also flat, making it easy to conceal anywhere on your body.

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Put a keychain knife on your keychain if you tend to carry your keys in your hand, especially if you've been taught to have your keys ready before you get to your chair. The keychain knife can be held in your fist with the blade extending between your first and middle fingers.

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Wear a hunting or survival knife in a sheath at your waist or against your back if you're going into a wilderness area where you may also need your knife to cut tree branches, dig holes or clean fish. A knife that has survival items such as compasses, fishing line and matches in the handle is best.
Tips & Warnings

Practice finding and opening your folding knife until you can get it open and ready to use smoothly and quickly. Practice retrieving other knives until you're sure you will be able to do this quickly in a self-defense situation.
Before arming yourself with a knife, find a self-defense instructor that can teach you how to use it properly.
A knife is a weapon and subject to laws about what and when you can carry them. Remember that using a knife, even in self-defense, can result in criminal charges against you, and you must consider this possibility before using your knife. For instance, you might choose to use your knife if your life is in danger, but not to avoid giving up your wallet.