Reddit reviews KA-BAR TDI Law Enforcement Knife Fixed Blade
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Complete length- 5 5/8 inches, Blade length- 2 5/16 inchesDrop point edgeBlade quality- AUS-8A stainless steel bladeHardness of steel- 57-59 HRCIncludes a black handle and sheath
A knife specifically for defensive use needs some unique features that a typical EDC knife designed for opening boxes and stuff won't have. Specifically, you need to be able to take it, bare-handed, and slam it down on something hard like a piece of wood as hard as you can.
Most knives can't do that because your hand will slip onto the blade and you'll slice your hand open (unless you're using what I'd call an unnatural grip). So a defensive knife needs a finger choil or a guard. It should also be fixed-blade. The assumption that I think you should make when looking for a defensive knife is that your attacker is already on top of you, and you'll only have one hand and fairly limited dexterity to deploy it, so a folding knife won't work well. Plus, folding knives don't typically have a guard or choil.
As you can imagine, it's tough to get a guard on a knife that's small enough for EDC, especially concealed. (Really, who wants to walk around open-carrying a giant knife?)
Here are three recommendations, in descending order of price:
Spyderco's Street Beat
ShivWorks Clinch Pick
Ka-Bar TDI
None of them are quite as badass or tacticool as a giant 5" serrated tanto, but there's a reason that serious trained self-defense instructors will recommend stuff like these.
I believe the regulation is any blade over 2.5" is illegal to carry in Boston. I carry a KABAR TDI shorty which is just under the limit.
http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-KB1480-TDI-Enforcement-Knife/dp/B003IXYW3M
Edit: Here is the City of Boston Law:
16-45.1 Carrying of Weapons Prohibited.
No person, except as provided by law, shall carry on his person, or carry under his control in a vehicle, any knife having any type of blade in excess of two and one-half (2½ ) inches, ice picks, dirks or similar weapons that are likely to penetrate through police officer's ballistic vests, or other object or tool so redesigned, fashioned, prepared or treated that the same may be used to inflict bodily harm or injury to another, except:
a. When actually engaged in hunting or fishing or any employment, trade or lawful recreational or culinary activity which customarily involves the carrying or use of any type of knife, or
b. In going directly to and/or returning directly from such activities, or
c. If the knife is being transported directly to or from a place of purchase, sharpening, or repair, and if packaged in such a manner as not to allow easy access to the knife while it is being transported.
No person, except as provided by law, shall carry on his person, or carry under his control in a vehicle, a machete. For purposes of this section, "machete" means a heavy knife at least eighteen (18) inches in length and having a blade at least one and one-half (1.5) inches wide at its broadest measurement. This subsection shall not apply to carrying a machete on one's person or in a vehicle if the machete is carried for the purpose of cutting vegetation or if the machete is being transported for the purpose of cutting vegetation.
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(A helpful redditor pointed out that r/EDC doesn't endorse using knives in defense. I wanted to be clear the ka-bar is used for utilitarian purposes and never on anything animate.)
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The vitamins are technically EDC, too, but I didn't mean for them to sneak into the shot. ANIMAL PAK. No big deal.
E: I'm upgrading the Ka-Bar 'McStabby' with a slightly safer Ka-Bar TDI LE fixed blade, but I'd take other recs. Thanks guys!
We discourage discussion of self-defense here (see the sidebar) but we can always suggest a good quality knife.
The legal aspect is twofold - many states restrict push-daggers, and many restrict double-edged blades, which is a common push-dagger feature.
You might consider the kabar TDI, this is the smaller of the two sizes offered:
https://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Enforcement-Knife-Fixed-Blade/dp/B003IXYW3M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497047861&sr=8-1&keywords=kabar+tdi
Consider the purpose of a defensive blade. A blade is deadly force. That means that if you're justified in using a knife, you're justified in using a gun. A gun is a much better defensive tool than a knife under almost every circumstance, including at knife distances. The only time a knife has the advantage over a gun is in the clinch, i.e. when you are not just close but actually entangled with your adversary. Under those extreme conditions a small fixed blade is best, as it's easier to access and deploy than a folder. Two of the best designs for this purpose are the ShivWorks Clinch Pick with a good sheath, and the KA-BAR TDI, also with a good sheath.
You, however, are in a special situation. One, you're in a state that flagrantly violates the U.S. Constitution. And two, you won't do the right thing and bear arms in defiance of unconstitutional state laws. You could spend money on a compromise knife that is meant as a poor substitute for a gun, or you could just get one of the good knives I recommended above while waiting on your state-issued piece of plastic. Given your same constraints, I would choose the latter.
Good luck behind enemy lines.
Just keep a gun or a knife on you at all times. It could save your life or others.
Throw this https://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Enforcement-Knife-Fixed-Blade/dp/B003IXYW3M
on your belt and start swinging if you need to defend yourself. Aim for the head/neck and get to safety.
I carry this one: http://www.amazon.com/Bud-K-KB1480-Enforcement-Knife/dp/B003IXYW3M
It's designed specifically as a handgun retention blade to be generally worn on the opposite side of your gun so it can be accessed by your weak hand. Strong hand would be used to help retain the firearm from someone attempting to steal it from you, weak hand would be able to quickly grab the knife and "do work" to get the guy off your gun.
This is what my current EDC consist of...
1 5.11 Tactical Operator belt
2 Lumia 920 Unlocked
3 Ipod 2nd Gen 8GB
4 Cassani leather Wallet.
5 Nike Skylon Ace Swift Sunglasses. With hard case
6 Hand made paracord bracelet with D sackle.
7 Streamlight 88030 Protac Tactical Flashlight 1L with White LED 1 CR123A with velcro holster, not original holster.
8 House keys with Paracord 'chain'
9 Blistex medicated lip balm
10 Ka Bar TDI Law enforcement knife, with belt clip sheath, with extra paracord.
11 Small swiss army knife with red LED. And an extra CR123A battery in a Waterproof Airtight Pill Fob Holder Keychain, the battery is wrapped in plastic wrap.
12 Trendy Military Fitted Cap
13 Sony MDREX38iP/WHI EX Earbud with iPod Remote Control (White)
Gerber is like one notch above if not the same really. You don't have to spend a fortune, although you definitely can if you can afford it and get something really awesome, to get a solid EDC knife. You can get a nice Spyderco, Cold Steel, SOG, or CRKT in the lower price ranges that would serve you well.
You could even just get a nice fixed blade like the ESEE Izula-II. Nutnfancy has a playlist of edc folders for under $40 as well that you might want to check out. Uf you've never watched one of his reviews before, he's extremely thorough and should mention the clip.
I'm also a big proponent of carrying a small fixed blade on your off side to aid in weapon retention in case of a gun grab. I carry a Ka-Bar TDI LE which a sweet knife (strong AUS-8a steel) for a great price. The only thing lacking is the sheath that you can always choose to replace later with the PHLster TDI sheath. If you want something smaller and cheaper they also have the Ka-Bar TDI LE Last Ditch knife.
I've bee looking at #this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003IXYW3M/ref=aw_1st_sims_2?pi=SL500_SS115
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003IXYW3M/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all
This seems to be a pretty popular option among the self-defense world. Not sure what purpose you're wanting, but I'm sure this would be more than sufficient.
My brother is coming to visit with me and my wife for the first time since we got married. We're gonna go shooting and then have a video game marathon! So stoked!
Thanks for the contest! Wow $50 is huge!
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KaBar TDI could be a nice budget option.
Easy to carry and to draw.
I dunno what you're looking for, but this is what I carry on my offhand.
https://www.amazon.com/KA-BAR-Enforcement-Knife-Fixed-Blade/dp/B003IXYW3M/
It's small and discreet, great concealability and quick to access. comes with a left/right draw kydex sheath with good retention.
If you're just looking for something to cut clothing for tourniquets or seat belts they also have a serrated version.
[Why spend $300??](ka-bar tdi law enforcement knife fixed blade https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003IXYW3M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4v4JBbFZDCJ53)