A small pocket knife. I was surprised at how often I’ve found a need for it, and it makes me feel a bit safer when running or out doing errands late by myself.
One thing for readers to keep in mind is that unless you know how to fight with a knife (and know that the assailant doesn’t have a firearm), then it’s a very bad idea to brandish a knife even as a threat. If the assailant is able to disarm you, then you’ll be in a much worse situation than if you didn’t have the knife at all.
While I couldn’t live without my knife either, I’d never use it in self defense. Instead I recommend personally and use personally both a good firearm (if possible depending on laws and self reflection, is big responsibility) and a good OC spray. I use POM oc spray myself, it’s good shit. “Both” because they’re for different levels of threat.
A small pocket knife. I was surprised at how often I’ve found a need for it, and it makes me feel a bit safer when running or out doing errands late by myself.
I agree, a good pocket knife is a great purchase!
One thing for readers to keep in mind is that unless you know how to fight with a knife (and know that the assailant doesn’t have a firearm), then it’s a very bad idea to brandish a knife even as a threat. If the assailant is able to disarm you, then you’ll be in a much worse situation than if you didn’t have the knife at all.
About a year ago I finally gave in and bought a Leatherman Wave+. Man, that was a good purchase.
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While I couldn’t live without my knife either, I’d never use it in self defense. Instead I recommend personally and use personally both a good firearm (if possible depending on laws and self reflection, is big responsibility) and a good OC spray. I use POM oc spray myself, it’s good shit. “Both” because they’re for different levels of threat.
Lol I have a pocket knife for every corner of my house. Sometimes people ask why but honestly it’s so useful.
I have a victorinox card thingie and have used it many more times than I care to admit. Got it as a stocking stuffer a couple of years ago.
I got a Leatherman Skeletool like 11 years ago and use it almost every day. It’s probably the best bang for my buck from any purchase I’ve ever made.