tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post7305546875874867986..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: Knives for Self Defense?FerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-15795092742553156722013-01-14T05:07:16.596-08:002013-01-14T05:07:16.596-08:00Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Ferfal! And ...Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Ferfal! And yes, knives can be a good choice of weapon if the user has the right type of knife and the proper training on how to use it. But if I may add, I think another thing that we should emphasize is the safety in handling this kind of weapon. Keep us posted on your other survival tips!Kisha Kitchenshttp://www.specialforces.com/tactical-gearnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-46933324357986007422010-01-12T19:20:28.404-08:002010-01-12T19:20:28.404-08:00Used to work out with a guy (a 5th or 6th dan mast...Used to work out with a guy (a 5th or 6th dan master) who made all his students carry knives and guns in carry states.<br /><br />He always trained with real knives, the edges ground off to get the "realest feel".<br /><br />I'll always remember the night he taught us the "E.R. Special" a move one ER MD said, "Even if we're in the ER, there's not much we can do to save you".<br /><br />Mind you, that's with a knife, not a gun. <br /><br />Learn to use both... and your hands... and your feet... and your elbows... and your knees, but most importantly, learn to use and keep your head.<br /><br />Go in peaceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-65083708490852883372010-01-12T12:38:47.730-08:002010-01-12T12:38:47.730-08:00Seems like knives have less skill or at least smal...Seems like knives have less skill or at least small motor control than shooting. Take knife, put in bad guy. Repeat as necessary. Training is good but I would say 15% training and 85% guts would win out over the reverse. Then again maybe that is always true. <br /><br />One downside about knives for women is that they are up close and involve physical strength. Size doesn't matter at all in a gunfight but with physical comparatives it does. <br /><br />I have a couple of the Cold Steel Roach Bellies. Like em a lot. For about $10 a piece why not get a pair of them.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612373437033635765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-81500662452194407282010-01-12T09:54:11.060-08:002010-01-12T09:54:11.060-08:00Wonderful info here! I have your book, but I had ...Wonderful info here! I have your book, but I had skipped over the knife fighting part because I had incorrectly assumed that it was more geared to men. <br /><br />I agree with it being a last ditch defensive tool. I view my Sig that way too. I live in a non-carry state, so I thought a knife would be better. I think a woman being armed with either weapon is a big deterrent in and of itself. <br /><br />Aiming for the side of the neck is a brilliant idea too. Never really thought of that!<br /><br />Thanks again!Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-39785503868008318482010-01-11T23:05:06.438-08:002010-01-11T23:05:06.438-08:00Good advice. I am going to buy my girlfriend a kni...Good advice. I am going to buy my girlfriend a knife to replace the Gerber that she has, because the grip is no good for fighting. I already got her some Mace. It is hard to change her attitude, but after her phone got stolen now three times, and her purse last month and our car broken in and radio stolen, she is starting to think that not everyone is a good person. I have spent years in a boxing gym and my opinion is that boxing is very good for learning to fight with a knife. Most people draw back on their punch and make it too long and loopy and lose time. Boxing would correct those mistakes. Un amigo del nordeste de los Estados Unidos. Que te vaya bien. Aqui conozco mucha gente argentino, refugiados del 2001. Son buena gente.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-4215168674667699472010-01-11T20:27:18.121-08:002010-01-11T20:27:18.121-08:00I have always been curious about these knives:
h...I have always been curious about these knives: <br /><br />http://www.hideawayknife.com/main.php<br /><br />Seems to meet your criteria - short blade, easy to retain...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-71899636196041994932010-01-11T14:05:02.304-08:002010-01-11T14:05:02.304-08:00Bear in mind that, for me, a knife is last ditch d...Bear in mind that, for me, a knife is last ditch defensive tool. It is there to give me time to get away. That said, for that purpose I like a "push dagger" like the Cold Steel Safemakers or even better, IMO, the unfortunately discontinued Safekeeper models. The single edged Safekeeper III was designed as a skinning knife -- and it works well for that -- but still makes a good defensive knife.<br /><br />For those who live in repressive states, the Mini Pal or slightly larger Urban Pal may be worth a look. I've had a Mini Pal on my key chain for about five years and it looks enough like a fob that no one seems to notice it's a knife. Not great as defensive knife unless you have surprise on your side but better than begging and it can be passed off to the cops as a tool to cut a stuck seatbelt.<br /><br />BTW, the Roach Belly is an excellent design and a heckuva knife for the price.parabarbarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04987535851654809713noreply@blogger.com