Thread: Combat Knives?

Originally Posted by MickR

I'm with legion on that score. Having once been in the security industry for 15 years, a telescopic baton does wonders for attitude adjustments. It's like the pump action shotgun of the soft weapon world IMHO. Other than that, get a gun.


Mick

I agree,the baton is the better option,although,in the old days a sap worked wonders,you know what they are dont you?

Originally Posted by Grizzley1

I agree,the baton is the better option,although,in the old days a sap worked wonders,you know what they are dont you?

Sure do.

Not quite as convincing as the old black jacks......but work quite well dont they?
Come to think of it ,its just lead in another form...the wonder material. lol

Ever see the old sailor favourite, the monkey fist slung shot? I shouldn't go into too much detail about the construction here, probably not appropriate, but it is basically a big lead sinker wrapped in a monkey fist knot. They'll take someone's mind off sex for a few minutes, too.

Well being a boy from the bush, I was kind of partial to what we called a Snake whip. A short (depends on preference, but 4' is compact and useful in length) flexible whip with the handle inners being made in various ways, but if you think of a cosh that has been plaited (braided) over and has 3.5' of whip hanging off the narrow end you'll get the idea. These things roll up nicely and sit just fine in a coat pocket or just tied round the waist with a quick release knot as a belt. Handy for keeping a little space between yourself and a thug as a whip and can be quickly reversed to belt them on the noggin with the handle. Has quite a calming effect. Might have to make myself one in the near future. Haven't thought of these in years.


Mick

I'm with Legion on this one. My father was an LEO for 25 years, 14 of them as chief of police where we lived. He drew his gun 4 times in those years. Few things are worth losing your life or taking someone elses over. For me, it's my wife and kids and someone elses wife and kids. That's it. I have my concealed carry permit for VA and do carry when not at work (no weapon policy at work so a knife with a blade of 2.5" or less is all we can have). I hope to never have to draw it but I like knowing it's there in case. Pick up some OC spray, a stun gun, or an expandable metal baton. They're all less than lethal, albeit the baton is easily a lethal weapon, easily concealed, and chances are, your work place won't mind them. I know when we worked retail our policy was to let shoplifters go. Call the five-o's and let them deal with it. Security cameras in the store and on the parking lot make finding and ID'ing people really easy. And keeps people out of danger.

Its funny how many improvised "tools" we can come up with,-back in the old days when we were young it was amazing how fast we would and did snap off a radio antenna,it made one hell of an extend able whip,and one good shot across the right spot would stop anyone dead in there tracks,and could cause serious injury.Ah to be young again

Originally Posted by Legion

I have four.

In my defence, I did work in the bush for quite a while, and they were being used almost every day, either moving creatures around or doing displays for tourists.

I have four myself as well.

Originally Posted by Grizzley1

Its funny how many improvised "tools" we can come up with,-back in the old days when we were young it was amazing how fast we would and did snap off a radio antenna,it made one hell of an extend able whip,and one good shot across the right spot would stop anyone dead in there tracks,and could cause serious injury.Ah to be young again

8 gauge fencing wire does the same thing, but an aerial is usually handy...Well before they started bring out cars with auto retracting ones anyway .