Knives are good for... waiving self-defense and getting yourself in a lot of trouble, and for escalating a violent situation to a lethal situation. :|

But I have a machete <'O

Suze is right, and you still have to get to really close quarters which is easily defendable to someone who has undergone self defence training.

-points out that the blade is just for self-confidence and opening various things-

I hope so, Espy. Even if both parties have no idea what they're doing, no one walks out of a knife-fight safe.

Not to mention, it's always good to check what the legal limit on the length of a concealed blade in your area is. I make a point never to leave with my knife for that reason, anything over 4 inches is illegal here.



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that looks like the one i use at my work to open pasta bags

It's a very effective bag opener!

Nice. What bat do you own? Weight and length? :o

Think the legal limit around here is also 4in. Lost my (second) Swiss some time ago; still have my shitty one. Bought a small touch blade box-opener thing because I'd rather lose that than my shitty knife.

the knife is for close quarters things. like if someone is trying to rape her.

its 33" and 23oz i think, its a dualcore and made for swing speed not power

That's rather what I meant. Drawing a knife (especially a folding knife that takes a second to bring to bear) is extremely dangerous, all the more so if the attacker is already in an overpowering position.

Mace or tasers are quite a great deal safer (and more effective at incapacitating; stab wounds can be fought through with adrenaline.) though there's legality issues with those, too. I know tasers of any kind are illegal here. As are telescopic batons. x__x

Regardless, I very much hope she never needs it.

Thats a very strong seconded from me.

Ooooh, I want a taser now. :o

Hm, not bad. Can I see a picture of it? :o

sent it to you on skype ari