There's a lot of discussion that goes on about defensive use of knives, but they're typically someone else's story or just theoretical.
I've had three violent encounters out and about in my 50+ years being on my own (that's a lot according to my LE buddies for an Ewok in biz casual that doesn't frequent stupid places with stupid people), but I got out of them without using a knife or gun.
I've recounted warning off a would be attacker by displaying a handy impact tool (heavy carabiner and heavy padlock) but no knives (and I carry knives all the time).
I'd like to hear from folks outside LE and Military combat (where you'd expect to be in a fight for your life) that actually used a knife to deter or defend against an attack to gauge if this is simply that rare. Please, direct observation of others is ok, but no "I heard/was told" stories.
I've had three violent encounters out and about in my 50+ years being on my own (that's a lot according to my LE buddies for an Ewok in biz casual that doesn't frequent stupid places with stupid people), but I got out of them without using a knife or gun.
I've recounted warning off a would be attacker by displaying a handy impact tool (heavy carabiner and heavy padlock) but no knives (and I carry knives all the time).
I'd like to hear from folks outside LE and Military combat (where you'd expect to be in a fight for your life) that actually used a knife to deter or defend against an attack to gauge if this is simply that rare. Please, direct observation of others is ok, but no "I heard/was told" stories.
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