• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Loadout Room

The Loadout Room

Professional Gear Reviews

Hardcore Gear and Adventure

Menu
  • Shooting
        • Pistol
        • Pistol Accessories
        • Rifle
        • Rifle Accessories
        • Shotgun
        • Machine Guns
        • Air Guns
        • Ammunition
        • Optics and Sights
        • Weapon Lights
        • Tips & How-To
        • Concealed Carry
        • Holsters
        • Suppressors
        • Precision Rifle Shooting
        • Firearms Training
        • CZ2CZ P10S – The Budget EDC That Gets the Job Done (Mostly)
        • IMG_5176Cerakote vs Rattlecan : The never-ending debate of Tactical Cool Factor
        • Springfield ProdigySpringfield Prodigy 4.25: This Ain’t Your Grandpappy’s 1911 (Unless Gramps Was a Damn Jedi)
        • 1-ubtc15Osight X Red Dot Sight: A Hard-Hitting, No-Nonsense Review
    • Close
  • Gear Reviews
      • Mission Gear
      • Camping Gear
      • Survival Gear
      • Medical Gear
      • Adventure & Travel
      • Knives & Tools
      • Overland
      • Disaster Preparedness
      • Footwear
      • Womens Gear & Clothing
        • Bluetti 2 handsfree power backpackBluetti Handsfree 2 Review: The Ultimate Power Backpack for Off-Grid Adventurers
        • The Gallagator 10 day pack on the shoreline next to a hiking trail.Day Pack – Mystery Ranch Gallagator 10 – The Best Yet?
        • PXL_20240209_171721326Pic of the Day, It’s Graduation Time
        • Winter-AdventureGet Ready for Winter Fun: The Ski Gear Guide
    • Close
  • Men’s Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • EDC
      • Eyewear
      • Watches
      • Electronics & Technology
      • Downtime
      • Mens Clothing & Accessories
      • Manly Skills
      • Style & Grooming
      • Gentleman Drinks
      • Crate Club
        • CZ2CZ P10S – The Budget EDC That Gets the Job Done (Mostly)
        • promasterThe Citizen Promaster Dive: Built Like a Bunker, Priced Like a Bivouac
        • IMG_5176Cerakote vs Rattlecan : The never-ending debate of Tactical Cool Factor
        • Toor SerpentToor Serpent: The Only Snakebite I Actually Wanted
    • Close
  • News
  • Video Demo
  • Buying Guides
  • Shop
  • Advertise
Op-Ed

Things to consider when carrying a knife for self defense

April 25, 2017 by Loadout Room Guest Authors 3 Comments

Things to consider when carrying a knife for self defense

Things you’ll want to consider if you are carrying a knife intended to be used as a weapon:

-How quick can you get the knife open and in your hand?
-Can you open the knife with one hand?
-Can you reach the knife with either hand?
-Can you deploy the knife if someone grabs you from behind and pins both of your arms to your sides?
-Can the blade shape and edge profile snag in flesh or thick clothing?
-Does the blade have a highly visible reflective finish on it?
-Does it have a balance between concealment capabilities and accessibility?
-Is the locking mechanism on it solid? (If its a folder)
-How loud is it when you take the blade out of its sheath or unfold it?
-Does it have markings or writing on it that identify it as only a weapon (like tactical, skulls or a dragon with a ninja riding it)
-Can you maintain it out in the field without any special tools?
-Can you afford to lose it in case you need to dump it?
-Do you have a training version of the rig or folder you plan to carry? (Very important)
-Are you willing to invest in edged weapons training and not just carry a knife like some sort of amulet to ward off danger?
-Are you prepared to maim or kill someone with it if the need arises?

These are just a few of many questions you need to ask yourself before you decide on carrying anything with the intention of using it as a weapon.

Ed


Author – Ed is a security specialist and combatives instructor with over 10 years experience in public safety along the northern border area of Mexico. He runs seminars and private training specific to anti-abduction, escapology, free hand and unconventional edged weapons work. He is also director of Libre Fighting Systems in Mexico.

Follow Ed on Tumblr to read more like this

Photos courtesy of edpoint.tumblr.com

Share This

More From The Loadout Room

Comments

Primary Sidebar

Most Read

  • These 8 Fully Automatic Nerf Guns Will Level Up Your Nerf Battles
    These 8 Fully Automatic Nerf Guns Will Level Up Your Nerf Battles
  • Mossberg Shockwave Versus Remington Tac 14
    Mossberg Shockwave Versus Remington Tac 14
  • Mossberg 930: the affordable 12 gauge auto-loader
    Mossberg 930: the affordable 12 gauge auto-loader
  • The Kaw Valley Linear Comp - Reviewed
    The Kaw Valley Linear Comp - Reviewed
  • Smith and Wesson Governor Range Review
    Smith and Wesson Governor Range Review

Find Us on Facebook

Recent Comments

  • Ross Tucker on The Four Best Places to Buy Cigars Online
  • Simon Forget on Hudson Supplies Corporation: Tactical Gear for the Modern Operator
  • Scott Maltese on The G43 – Glock’s Little Guy makes a Big Stir

Latest From SOFREP

Navy

US Navy Warships on Border Security Mission: What You Need to Know

Military

Trump and Hegseth Fire Judge Advocates General of the Army, Navy and Air Force

Weapons

US Leads Global Defense with Advanced Long-Range Missile Exports

Op-Ed

The Bolduc Brief: National Security – The Continuing Resolution Conundrum, A Call for Accountability and Change

Military Content Group

© Copyright 2025 Military Content Group · All Rights Reserved.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Advertisers