Folding knife for self-defense: how to choose?

The realities of our modern life are such that, with the onset of twilight, walking through the streets has become extremely unsafe. Therefore, it's time to acquire simple tools that will protect your property and, perhaps, even life. However, let's first determine what is the difference between a knife for self-defense and cold weapons?

So, according to our legislation, the length of the blade at the knife, intended for self-defensive actions, should not exceed nine centimeters, and width - two and a half. In addition, the hardness of the metal from which your tool is made should be no more than 42 units. In the event that the folding knife for self-defense does not comply with these parameters, law enforcement authorities may well hold you for wearing just a cold steel.

Along with this, you have the right to carry such an instrument of economic or household importance, such as a garden, kitchen, shoe, penknife, and you can even use it as an improviser, accidentally caught by the hand in the defense against a criminal attack. By the way, many people do just that, carrying with them, as if by accident, not a special knife for self-defense, but, for example, a "useful gift for a beloved mother-in-law". Similarly, the situation is with gas cartridges, which in the near future plan to equate to weapons, to be withdrawn from free sale and sold only upon presentation of permission. In this case, you can safely carry with you some cheap domestic hair spray and use it when you need it.

Well, now it's time for us to go, in fact, to practical recommendations regarding the choice of a knife for self-defense.

1. Immediately close all already open links and stop torturing search engines with the question of how to buy a knife for self-defense. In solving this problem, online stores with their rich assortment of such remedies will not help us. But we can find real addresses of outlets selling such goods in our city.

2. "Trying" a knife, remember that he must lie in your hand confidently. In an exciting situation, the palm necessarily sweat, so there is a risk that your fingers will slide off the handle, and you will maim your fingers yourself. The material of the handle is of no fundamental importance at this time - here you have the right to rely on your taste and sensations.

3. If you want to purchase a self-defense folding knife, make sure that the selected model is equipped with a blade lock. Moreover, the stronger the lock, the better for you. Otherwise, a sharp blade can form on your own fingers, traumatizing you for the joy of the offender.

4. Pay attention to the material of the blade itself. Do not you want it to just break down during operation? Then pass, please, past cheap Chinese products.

5. And one more essential detail when buying a knife. The product should like you sincerely. You should feel it, holding it in your hand. This is mandatory and not discussed.

By the way, about the price. Immediately determine the amount you are willing to allocate for this purchase. True, by and large, an expensive weapon for self-defense and help someone else, if you do not have the skills and skills, or at least determination and ingenuity. And yes, by the way, if you do not bear the sight of blood, then carry a knife for defense with you - in general the idea is empty. Better take a closer look at other means of protection.

Now you know how to choose a knife for self-defense. However, do not expect that it is a panacea for criminals. Yes, it is possible that teenage bullies will run away, dazzled by the brilliance of a sharp blade. But professional robbers saw in their practice and not like that. Therefore, it is not superfluous to learn the technique of knife, and at the same time and hand-to-hand combat.