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Stephen said...
- What are your thoughts on impact weapons? While a always carry my concealed sidearm, when I am walking in a more urban area, I also carry a Cold Steel City Stick (pistol grip model). While an edged weapon certainly has its own advantages, the fact that my walking stick is already in my hand ready to go in an instant, gives me much comfort. Split seconds count for everything at such close ranges, and short of walking around with a large knife in your hand (not a good idea), I see a sturdy walking stick as the best alternative for my situation. Potential predators, unless they have no other targets to choose from, may also decide to find easier prey when seeing a walking stick. A concealed knife has no such advantage. Another factor is that carrying a concealed knife has legal implications that a walking stick does not have. I can also carry my walking stick with me right through any security checkpoint and not worry about it at all. I am not trying to "sell" anyone on my choice, but rather am looking for honest comments either pro or con. Thanks!
Hi Stephen,
I don’t favor impact weapons much.
I don’t favor impact weapons much.
I do have a few batons, broke a couple and know that they have their uses but I much prefer a blade.
As a defensive weapon, the knife combined with some training means you control your immediate space, and it does that better than any other weapon ever created. 3 guys will have a hard time pinning a strong adult armed with a knife without getting cut. A gun places shots on one point, a club sweeps in arcs but you need a) Enough space and distance to gain momentum 2) You need to deliver a blow per person. The knife can be used to cut arcs and sweeps all around you, you don’t need much space and you can cut several body parts/persons if they are bunched together.
If you’re going for a walking stick, go for the strongest one you can get, one with good weight and preferably a steel or metal head, and ornamented silver piece would look fancy and work well too.
Unlike edged weapons, you need powerful strikes, you need to strike hard enough to break bones in order to stop someone, otherwise you’ll just leave a bruise. You don’t notice bruises in a fight, you see them later but they don’t stop you in a fight.
Cold Steel’s City stick is a very good choice. I like the Irish Blackthorn walking stick too.
It is true that a good walking stick, cane or baton is already at hand is immediately available. With enough awareness that’s a big advantage.
