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.
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.
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.
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.
About a year ago I finally gave in and bought a Leatherman Wave+. Man, that was a good purchase.
That is a heavy duty tool, not a pocket knife. I do not think 240 grams makes any sense to wield as one.
Lol I have a pocket knife for every corner of my house. Sometimes people ask why but honestly it’s so useful.
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.
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.
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 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.