@clownishbehavior constitutional carry state, if you can legally own a weapon, you are automatically legally allowed to carry a concealed weapon. Other states, such as California where I moved from, you have to have a permit to carry a concealed weapon. The problem is they use the permitting in order to not allow a good citizen to carry a firearm to protect themselves. They create a back log, hold your rights, charge you a bunch of money, make you take off work to go the classes. Etc, etc...they basically use the laws in order to strip a citizen of the God given rights to self protection... you got it? Good question!
Since I got my first knife as a boy, I've always carried one. It's an essential tool. Can it be used as a weapon? Sure. Then, almost anything can. I use my knives every day for various cutting tasks. A knife is much more than a weapon.
Same here mate, in our grandparents time every gentleman carried a knife for its utility, unfortunately society now frowns upon it but I still carry and use one every day.
Me too. I was given a long folder ( 4") as a promotional gift in junior high; it carried perfectly next to my wallet in my back pocket for years. As a carpenter/contractor for a couple of decades, I found I used a knife as much as I used a hammer. First tool to come out of the Stone Age? A knife, I'm guessing.
As a martial artist who carries a pocket knife, people always assume it's for knife fighting. When they ask if I've ever had to use it, I like to say "yes, this morning I'm fact......to cut open an Amazon package." Freaks them out for just a second. And can sometimes lead to a nice realization that no object is inherently a weapon.
I mean, some objects are inherently weapons. A hand gun is inherently a weapon; as is a sword. You're not generally using those for utility; you could, but that's not their express intention.
@jaykwonzzz I have owned firearms for decades and never used one as a weapon. Target practice, competition, sure. They are only weapons when someone applies THEIR own will to make them one. The object itself has no will, it can be defined only by the beholder's will.
@@bbasiaga well said my friend a five foot chunk of 2x2 lumber could be used as a weapon. But as it sits in my garage in the corner it's not looked at as a weapon or can do anything harm on it's own.
@@bbasiaga Incorrect. There is intent behind the creation of an item as well. I am not attributing will to an inanimate object. To suggest an object like an AR or a sword are built for any other reason that primarily a weapon is just ignoring facts. Go read the history of the AR-15 or the AK-47 and tell me those objects aren't inherently weapons. Any peripheral use is either practice or simulated combat (shooting competitions are absolutely simulated combat). It's like saying brass knuckles or slapjacks aren't inherently weapons because you can own them for novelty purposes, or that an expandable baton isn't a weapon because you can also use it to bust out a window. What about a taser? How is that anything but a weapon?
I carry a Spyderco folder (any one of 3 that I have) and keep a fixed blade in my pack that's with me at all times. Love the versatility & utility of knives. I'm never without one. I do agree that if you have gone to a knife for self defense, you're day just got about as bad as it can get 😱. Great vid Mike!
Good video Mike. "Speed goat" is a term actually referring to Antelope, native to Montana. They are among the fastest land mammals. They can run up to 40 mph.
I hate knives with Paracord wraps. I can immediately tell a person doesn't use their knives when they recommend or say they like Paracord wrapped handles.
I was born and raised in the most fk up places, gang infested neighborhood, I've seen people get shot and killed, I've seen someone breathe their last breath. Victim of numerous drive by shootings, I've had a gun put to my head, lucky to be alive. This happened in the good old USA. I don't own hand guns. I don't carry firearms, but I do carry a knife every single day. I suffer from hyper awareness due to the decades I survived living where I lived. I don't seek trouble, stay away from it, I can read where trouble is brewing and make my way out and away from these situations. If I ever ended up using my knife, they would feel it before they see it. Stay frosty and stay vigilant in today's world.
Being 6’1 and 240lbs is not more useful than having a fixed blade knife. For example I am 6’2 246lbs and had to use a fixed blade center line knife when I was attacked by two loose pitbulls as I was walking my kid in the stroller. If I would have tried to discharge my weapon in that situation it would have been incredibly stupid and risky. While I am (theoretically) capable of killing a 50ish pound dog with my bare hands it ain’t exactly easy and certainly isn’t quick. I managed to stab both repeatedly though neither died. They did run off and were later taken in by animal control and destroyed. Once some of you realize the most likely scenario you will face ISN’T a random mugger who you neatly identify with ample time to react, your view on tools will change.
Most people either can’t afford or are not willing to spend money on something that they will use hardly at all. The price range for people that buy knives just to have one is $50. I know it sounds like a lowball price to people who are knife aficionados or carry one everyday. Knives are seen as a novelty now and deserve a reinvention so people can use them and get used to having one on them everyday.
Like eight years ago, when I was still in college, I got really into knives. I had been carrying a pocket knife since I was around ten, and always liked them, but as a young adult I became obsessed with them. The different steels, blade geometries, handle designs, locking mechanisms, blade finishes… everything about knives was interesting to me. I even became obsessed with sharpening my own knives. I started with budget friendly Benchmades and Spydercos, until I landed my first job… I was buying 2-3 good knives per month, and soon built up a collection of incredible knives. Zero safe queens; all users. This went on for a couple of years. As my career progressed, and as I grew as a father and a man, I stopped buying knives for myself. In the past three years, I’ve only bought two knives for myself; all of my other knife purchases have been gifts for family members and friends. I got into pews six years ago, and started only with a single handpew that I carried for a few years… then a couple of years ago I got into longpews… And though I still really enjoy my knives, I really do wish I would’ve collected pews and boolits before I spent thousands of dollars on my knife collection/obsession… Live, and learn!!
cycles of hobbies lolz Guns and knives are actually safer and less costly then some hobbies. They also keep people around the house/family than most hobbies if that helps haah
I am into guns, but as I live in Australia, I can't get one. I've been into archery since I was a teenager. Bow hunting has appealed to me, but you gotta know a guy to go hunting on a property. My shoulders are shot so archery is no good now. I have a large knife collection. I can't carry one regularly without a good reason. I would carry one out camping.
I have a question so my line of work I am a security officer for a hoteland I am in the army. For the hotel we can't carry around a rifle or a pistol. What knife can I carry for self defense and for utility that I can also strap when I go to my military drill?
I have a couple Civivi folders and an SRK-C. (And I was looking at bushcraft knives recently.) Most areas near me limit pocket knives to 3" or 3.5". I think open carry of fixed blades is legal if they're visible. If knives are going to have restrictions like guns, why doesn't a carry permit also cover knives? If I can carry 44 magnum, why can't I conceal a 6" fixed blade knife? The injustice!
I have many knives, but I have settled on my daily norm of what I find useful and comfortable. On the construction site I carry an ESEE Avispa or my Ontario Rat 1 in S35VN. In my EDC off-the-site I carry my Spyderco Paramilitary 2. I always keep my Victorinox Hercules (Swiss Army Knife) nearby even if it is not "on me." I also keep my BK62 Kephart knife and PKS Scorpion in my vehicle just in case I'm out-and-about and get stranded; I will have a couple good full-tang fix blades on me.
I have a Clinch Pick for self-defense. I don't expect to ever use it in that situation, but it's a cool tool, and training with it adds a fun element to my wrestling and jiu-jitsu practice. It's intended to be a space-maker so that I can access my pistol or OC spray, and that's how I train with it. As an EDC tool, I carry a very basic, very cheap, folding utility knife that uses a disposable blade. Most of the stuff that most of us are cutting on a regular basis are paper/cardboard covered with tape or glue, and that stuff gunks up a blade. I don't want to clean that regularly, or worry about keeping it sharp. I'd much rather just toss out a blade and replace it. Now, I do keep a good fixed-blade knife in my truck, in my office, in my house, in my shop... places that I regularly spend time, and am typically close to. If I'm in a role that makes sense to have a knife all the time, I do, and I select the tool that makes the most sense for the job I'm out to do.
A knife is essential. Best response to the question, “do you have your knife” belongs to Ben Napier of the tv show Home Town. “I’ve got my pants on, don’t I?”
If you lose folders that often, I'd suggest a RATT or RATT2. They feel good in hand, are durable, reliable, easy to sharpen, and they are relatively inexpensive. I beat the Hell out of mine, and have no problem because I can replace them so easily.
Gotta love the knifes, I always carry two, strong hand is usually 3 1/2" folder spring assist, really used for opening boxes and such. The weak hand is a ESEE PR4 it is a 4 " fixed blade, thin handle profile which contributes to concealment ability. I carry it on the left side inside the waistband, it draws easily when pulled forward and downward to clear the shirt. I orginally carried it appendix left side opposite of my handgun which is right side appendix. The problem I found when I would draw my blade from concealed appendix with my weak hand to, (let's say to defend my handgun), there was a sewing machine effect when trying to clear the shirt. I would first draw the knife upward, the knife would get caught under shirt having to then go downward to clear the shirt, then upward to handle the threat. This becomes very dangerous with a sharp blade in the groin area in a confortation under stress. For me the left side carry is very comfortable, and conceal-able, as long as I do not grab any shirt on the draw, it is one smooth motion. Just to clarify, I draw the knife with the blade inward , tip down, this allows me to just use a gross movement of drawing the knife, then going upward and coming down and pulling inward over the opponents wrist, or hands. The reason I choose the ESEE PR4 is because of its ability to be more than just a defense blade, it also plays a roll for camp, skinning, bushcraft, or whatever, and for me it has a classic feel. Is it for everyone, well no, but for me the design contributes to ease of carry, so I alway have it on me. So why carry a defensive knife? Well first a defensive knife should be a fix blade, why? Try and draw a folder with the weak hand, if someone grabs your gun in the holster, or when you have drawn it and can't get that shot off. It is slow at best, if not impossible in an actual conflict. If you have ever been in a situation where someone attacks and tries to take your weapon, it can be extremely quick, so quick that your just trying process what happened. Split seconds matter, training matters, and proper equipment matters. For me I never plan on getting into a knife fight, it is just used to get my gun in use if needed. In all reality getting the opponent of my gun with the knife, most likely will be end of the fight. Just my two cents. Great video, nessisary subject matter, thanks for sharing.
One tip I learned from the Tactical Rifleman channel was to replace the sheath clip on my EDC fixed blade with heavy duty zip ties. You just run your belt through the loop and it keeps it high and tight against your waist.
Always like to have a pocket knife with me lately it's been a native 5 nice little edc. If I'm going up to the cabin doing some hunting and fishing or whatever bringing something a little bigger like tops tex creek up with me just for shits and gigs always like to have one on me though ya just never know. Thanks again Mike for the awesome content you put out for us really enjoy listening to what you have to say.
I switched to carrying fixed blades everyday once I moved to a more knife lenient state. I usually carry an Esee Izula in S35v or the 1095 version or the Esee 3 or CR 2.5 a Leatherman or Victorinox, a light and a pistol but I have switched to just using a Garmin Instinct watch... I have one dress watch that gets worn once or twice a year but its the Garmin everyday.
I really want to know what Mike has for the Winkler & Stryder that he carried into combat. I recently picked up a CRKT HZ6 for armed security work & have it on my vest. While I wish it was more of a 5-5.5" vs 6.5" blade it's just a solid purpose built knife.
Lol, love the conduct Mike and the reference to Andy, good stuff, follow him too..I think that mayhem and success, somehow that comes together not sure how that works out but hopefully good I'm on the team thanks! Guys are awesome, veteran here aviation Air Force 10 years, ops buried some of you guys over in the desert a time or two. Peace thankful we're here now! Much love and appreciation Mike you are a beacon that we all strive time for bro! Much love🤘🇺🇲
Here in Brazil we most likely use knife for self defense because here firearms is Very expensive for the majority, for example, a sig p226 coast 26.000 reais ( that is the coin in here ), and the minimal wage is 1300, is more expensive than a cara, the only option for us is knifes, an even that is not garanted.
I’m a regular friendly Filipino guy. I’ve been threatened with a knife twice here. On both times, I made a tactical retreat (ran). Plot twist, I was also armed with a knife but did not engage. Best self defense after a verbal argument is to think about you future. Haha.
Kershaw Blur has a very unreliable lock. I’ve heard of it failing when stabbing and ending up nearly cutting off people’s fingers. Just go for a Spyderco pm2 instead. It is the best edc with super strong tactical potential.
"To carry "ANYTHING" 😶 that you intend on using as a (Weapon)....You have to "UNDERSTAND" the nature of conflict in order to even be (Effective) in "ANY" real conflict to (Even) begin with."
The folding knife is a Kershaw blur, it's a ugly knife but the best knife I've ever used and I've owned more than I can count. You can get that thing hair popping sharp.
Yeah knives are down right dirty and barbaric. Long story short got off work tired from the cold and doing OT. Some hobo tried jumping me at the gas station and I just got off work so I didn’t have my gun on me. We wrestled for a bit. He was bigger (fat) and was overpowering so I ended up stabbing him a couple good times. Dude there was blood everywhere 😂 Not making the mistake of not having my gun on me as soon as I can and not letting my guard down.
Man I felt the part about losing knives. I actually lost that same Kershaw (Blur) he has there, AND the Kershaw Leek as well. Thats one reason I am hesitant to get a Microtech, Benchmade, or Emerson for EDC. Im scared I will lose them. I clip my knives to the pocket and still wind up losing them. Must not be doing something right....
I’m honestly pretty surprised by this… being 6 foot 1 and having situational awareness doesn’t warrant not having the proper tool on hand. Look at any of Craig Douglas’s evos from shivworks ECQC classes… the gun doesn’t always do what you want it to and the situation doesn’t always unfold the way you think it will. Having a small fixed blade to make space or aid in retention during a fight over a gun can be a serious asset. Obviously Mike is a well trained, big, intimidating guy but that’s not everyone else’s reality. I can’t depend on my stature as a deterrent. Grappling skills and a sharp pointy thing will do a lot to increase your confidence as well as your survivability.
"Knife fighting isn't a thing", come to London or Paris, national sport here Is it legal to carry a knife in the US? In Europe, and particularly in France, you can go to jail for that, although many people do carry a knife anyway
Thanks for your service. Also a veteran. We fought to give us the freedom to waste 9 minutes of our lives on videos like this. I mean I liked it, but it was just semi useless information unless you’re a teenager and if you are, you probably got gifted a pocket knife or got someone to buy you one at Walmart/have a knife set for hunting. I like everything on that table though. Really not trying to hate, but this seems more like an advertisement than anything
The second amendment allows you to carry In a bar. 🤦♂️ it's in the Constitution, you know that piece of paper you said you would fight to protect as a soldier.
😅 having a knife as my self defense weapon sucks, but I live in NYC so my fists are my first defense, knife is last because if I use it in self defense I’m going to jail for life 😭. But better to tried by 12 than buried by 6.
I'm a law abiding citizen of Brazil, so I can't carry a gun, a knife is my defense possibility, allied to situation awareness and boxing training, because knife fighting is a lie in many ways, intimidate, be fast, create opportunities to flee the scene...
what is this clown talking about there are not a lot of places that i can not carry...just federal buildings and schools thats it...........i open carry my AR in banks along with my side arm lol
Colonel Blade folder. Where I live/work concealed carry isn’t legal. I determined that the Colonel Blade Folder is the most natural (all one essentially has to do is hold it and throw punches) last resort self-defense blade I could carry… thankfully all I do with it though is open boxes. May it ever be so. 🙏 I have several others as many of us do. I use something different when upland hunting to clean birds, and always have a Victorinox Swiss Army Trekker on my person or in my EDC bag and switched out the toothpick for a little ferro rod that fits in that slot.
I've down sized my blades recently. If I'm at work I run FOLDER and if I'm not at work I run fixed blade.. Benchmade , Amtac , Bark River , Esee and Montana Knife Company have been my go too for years .
I would use a knife to fight off a dog attack near or within a group of people. I would use it if I were attacked in a grappling manner as part of a criminal assault in an attempt to break contact and get to my pistol. Where I live I can carry an blade with no permit, batons, guns with permit.
Well, I believe that Homer Simpson used a gun to turn the lights on and off, change channels on the tv and so on, so a gun is a utility tool, right ? 😅
I been into knives as long as I can remember. Great spread there Mike some of my absolute favorites on the table. Just need to add that MKC to the tool kit. I didn't know you guys had a blur model going to have to add one of those to my collection 🤘🤙✌️
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I love being American and living in a constitutional carry state!!!
Canadian here soooooo envious man
@kawizx12r74 love you guys, I'm sorry your government over powered you.....
@@babyreps365 check Trudeau, he's taken money from communist china?.....
What does a constitutional carry state differ from another state? And what are the different carry types? Im trying to educate myself
@clownishbehavior constitutional carry state, if you can legally own a weapon, you are automatically legally allowed to carry a concealed weapon. Other states, such as California where I moved from, you have to have a permit to carry a concealed weapon. The problem is they use the permitting in order to not allow a good citizen to carry a firearm to protect themselves. They create a back log, hold your rights, charge you a bunch of money, make you take off work to go the classes. Etc, etc...they basically use the laws in order to strip a citizen of the God given rights to self protection... you got it? Good question!
This knife video..... just aint cutting it😂
Since I got my first knife as a boy, I've always carried one. It's an essential tool. Can it be used as a weapon? Sure. Then, almost anything can. I use my knives every day for various cutting tasks. A knife is much more than a weapon.
Same here mate, in our grandparents time every gentleman carried a knife for its utility, unfortunately society now frowns upon it but I still carry and use one every day.
Me too. I was given a long folder ( 4") as a promotional gift in junior high; it carried perfectly next to my wallet in my back pocket for years. As a carpenter/contractor for a couple of decades, I found I used a knife as much as I used a hammer. First tool to come out of the Stone Age? A knife, I'm guessing.
As a martial artist who carries a pocket knife, people always assume it's for knife fighting. When they ask if I've ever had to use it, I like to say "yes, this morning I'm fact......to cut open an Amazon package." Freaks them out for just a second. And can sometimes lead to a nice realization that no object is inherently a weapon.
Bahaha love it 😂😂😂
I mean, some objects are inherently weapons. A hand gun is inherently a weapon; as is a sword. You're not generally using those for utility; you could, but that's not their express intention.
@jaykwonzzz I have owned firearms for decades and never used one as a weapon. Target practice, competition, sure. They are only weapons when someone applies THEIR own will to make them one. The object itself has no will, it can be defined only by the beholder's will.
@@bbasiaga well said my friend a five foot chunk of 2x2 lumber could be used as a weapon. But as it sits in my garage in the corner it's not looked at as a weapon or can do anything harm on it's own.
@@bbasiaga Incorrect. There is intent behind the creation of an item as well. I am not attributing will to an inanimate object. To suggest an object like an AR or a sword are built for any other reason that primarily a weapon is just ignoring facts. Go read the history of the AR-15 or the AK-47 and tell me those objects aren't inherently weapons. Any peripheral use is either practice or simulated combat (shooting competitions are absolutely simulated combat). It's like saying brass knuckles or slapjacks aren't inherently weapons because you can own them for novelty purposes, or that an expandable baton isn't a weapon because you can also use it to bust out a window. What about a taser? How is that anything but a weapon?
I carry a Spyderco folder (any one of 3 that I have) and keep a fixed blade in my pack that's with me at all times. Love the versatility & utility of knives. I'm never without one. I do agree that if you have gone to a knife for self defense, you're day just got about as bad as it can get 😱. Great vid Mike!
Good video Mike. "Speed goat" is a term actually referring to Antelope, native to Montana. They are among the fastest land mammals. They can run up to 40 mph.
Pronghorn Antelope are the fastest land mammal in North America. Although they are dumb as a rock.
A speed goat is also a name for Karl Meltzer.
I'm young so I just assumed goat was the abbreviation, Greatest Of All Time.
@Wes Beer hey thanks for sharing that! I had no idea what the term speed goat was referring too and knowledge is power, so again thanks!
Cheers,
Rick
uh...cheetahs?
bro said a whole lot of nothing, gawd damn lol
“It’s made in USA … that’s a big deal to me.”
Me too. Subbed.
"Made in USA" doesn't mean quality at all. Quality is what I go for.
coming from an Asian guy, he doesnt carry a katana, MADE IN USA lmao, i like it
@@MultiTictock I thought he was Native American?
I hate knives with Paracord wraps. I can immediately tell a person doesn't use their knives when they recommend or say they like Paracord wrapped handles.
I was born and raised in the most fk up places, gang infested neighborhood, I've seen people get shot and killed, I've seen someone breathe their last breath. Victim of numerous drive by shootings, I've had a gun put to my head, lucky to be alive. This happened in the good old USA.
I don't own hand guns. I don't carry firearms, but I do carry a knife every single day. I suffer from hyper awareness due to the decades I survived living where I lived. I don't seek trouble, stay away from it, I can read where trouble is brewing and make my way out and away from these situations. If I ever ended up using my knife, they would feel it before they see it. Stay frosty and stay vigilant in today's world.
So you were a Green Berret in the Chinese Army?😁 So friggin tired of the same ol' same'. You all parrots on here for $?
Being 6’1 and 240lbs is not more useful than having a fixed blade knife.
For example I am 6’2 246lbs and had to use a fixed blade center line knife when I was attacked by two loose pitbulls as I was walking my kid in the stroller.
If I would have tried to discharge my weapon in that situation it would have been incredibly stupid and risky. While I am (theoretically) capable of killing a 50ish pound dog with my bare hands it ain’t exactly easy and certainly isn’t quick.
I managed to stab both repeatedly though neither died. They did run off and were later taken in by animal control and destroyed.
Once some of you realize the most likely scenario you will face ISN’T a random mugger who you neatly identify with ample time to react, your view on tools will change.
I never go out without my Glock 19X and my Spartan Blade Knives.
Most people either can’t afford or are not willing to spend money on something that they will use hardly at all. The price range for people that buy knives just to have one is $50. I know it sounds like a lowball price to people who are knife aficionados or carry one everyday. Knives are seen as a novelty now and deserve a reinvention so people can use them and get used to having one on them everyday.
You should check out T.Kell Knives. He’s a former Marine. Good dude and makes the best blades I own.
Like eight years ago, when I was still in college, I got really into knives.
I had been carrying a pocket knife since I was around ten, and always liked them, but as a young adult I became obsessed with them.
The different steels, blade geometries, handle designs, locking mechanisms, blade finishes… everything about knives was interesting to me. I even became obsessed with sharpening my own knives.
I started with budget friendly Benchmades and Spydercos, until I landed my first job…
I was buying 2-3 good knives per month, and soon built up a collection of incredible knives. Zero safe queens; all users. This went on for a couple of years.
As my career progressed, and as I grew as a father and a man, I stopped buying knives for myself. In the past three years, I’ve only bought two knives for myself; all of my other knife purchases have been gifts for family members and friends.
I got into pews six years ago, and started only with a single handpew that I carried for a few years… then a couple of years ago I got into longpews…
And though I still really enjoy my knives, I really do wish I would’ve collected pews and boolits before I spent thousands of dollars on my knife collection/obsession…
Live, and learn!!
cycles of hobbies lolz
Guns and knives are actually safer and less costly then some hobbies. They also keep people around the house/family than most hobbies if that helps haah
What were or are you favorites that you bought?
You need a wife
I am into guns, but as I live in Australia, I can't get one.
I've been into archery since I was a teenager. Bow hunting has appealed to me, but you gotta know a guy to go hunting on a property. My shoulders are shot so archery is no good now.
I have a large knife collection. I can't carry one regularly without a good reason. I would carry one out camping.
What Jacket is that?
Hey mike what kind of jackets is that thanks
I have a question so my line of work I am a security officer for a hoteland I am in the army. For the hotel we can't carry around a rifle or a pistol. What knife can I carry for self defense and for utility that I can also strap when I go to my military drill?
300 for a blade is wild.
Thank you for the video, Sir, and thank you so much for your Service. Green Beret is a tough outfit. God bless you. 🙏🕊️✝️🇺🇲♥️
I have a couple Civivi folders and an SRK-C. (And I was looking at bushcraft knives recently.) Most areas near me limit pocket knives to 3" or 3.5". I think open carry of fixed blades is legal if they're visible.
If knives are going to have restrictions like guns, why doesn't a carry permit also cover knives? If I can carry 44 magnum, why can't I conceal a 6" fixed blade knife? The injustice!
Does anyone know the knife from the thumbnail??
Did Black Rifle buy U out?
Sold out to the scumbags at brcc. Shame.
I have many knives, but I have settled on my daily norm of what I find useful and comfortable. On the construction site I carry an ESEE Avispa or my Ontario Rat 1 in S35VN. In my EDC off-the-site I carry my Spyderco Paramilitary 2. I always keep my Victorinox Hercules (Swiss Army Knife) nearby even if it is not "on me." I also keep my BK62 Kephart knife and PKS Scorpion in my vehicle just in case I'm out-and-about and get stranded; I will have a couple good full-tang fix blades on me.
Sucks no concealed fixed blades in michigan....so its a kershaw link for me
Why do most people seem to accept knife restrictions? Don't they violate the 2A as well?
I have a Clinch Pick for self-defense. I don't expect to ever use it in that situation, but it's a cool tool, and training with it adds a fun element to my wrestling and jiu-jitsu practice. It's intended to be a space-maker so that I can access my pistol or OC spray, and that's how I train with it.
As an EDC tool, I carry a very basic, very cheap, folding utility knife that uses a disposable blade. Most of the stuff that most of us are cutting on a regular basis are paper/cardboard covered with tape or glue, and that stuff gunks up a blade. I don't want to clean that regularly, or worry about keeping it sharp. I'd much rather just toss out a blade and replace it.
Now, I do keep a good fixed-blade knife in my truck, in my office, in my house, in my shop... places that I regularly spend time, and am typically close to.
If I'm in a role that makes sense to have a knife all the time, I do, and I select the tool that makes the most sense for the job I'm out to do.
What nationality are you sir ?
He’s American
@@daddytap you know what the hell I mean
Cold steel is great. Just saying.
A knife is essential. Best response to the question, “do you have your knife” belongs to Ben Napier of the tv show Home Town. “I’ve got my pants on, don’t I?”
If you lose folders that often, I'd suggest a RATT or RATT2. They feel good in hand, are durable, reliable, easy to sharpen, and they are relatively inexpensive. I beat the Hell out of mine, and have no problem because I can replace them so easily.
Gotta love the knifes, I always carry two, strong hand is usually 3 1/2" folder spring assist, really used for opening boxes and such. The weak hand is a ESEE PR4 it is a 4 " fixed blade, thin handle profile which contributes to concealment ability. I carry it on the left side inside the waistband, it draws easily when pulled forward and downward to clear the shirt. I orginally carried it appendix left side opposite of my handgun which is right side appendix. The problem I found when I would draw my blade from concealed appendix with my weak hand to, (let's say to defend my handgun), there was a sewing machine effect when trying to clear the shirt. I would first draw the knife upward, the knife would get caught under shirt having to then go downward to clear the shirt, then upward to handle the threat. This becomes very dangerous with a sharp blade in the groin area in a confortation under stress. For me the left side carry is very comfortable, and conceal-able, as long as I do not grab any shirt on the draw, it is one smooth motion. Just to clarify, I draw the knife with the blade inward , tip down, this allows me to just use a gross movement of drawing the knife, then going upward and coming down and pulling inward over the opponents wrist, or hands.
The reason I choose the ESEE PR4 is because of its ability to be more than just a defense blade, it also plays a roll for camp, skinning, bushcraft, or whatever, and for me it has a classic feel. Is it for everyone, well no, but for me the design contributes to ease of carry, so I alway have it on me.
So why carry a defensive knife? Well first a defensive knife should be a fix blade, why? Try and draw a folder with the weak hand, if someone grabs your gun in the holster, or when you have drawn it and can't get that shot off. It is slow at best, if not impossible in an actual conflict. If you have ever been in a situation where someone attacks and tries to take your weapon, it can be extremely quick, so quick that your just trying process what happened. Split seconds matter, training matters, and proper equipment matters. For me I never plan on getting into a knife fight, it is just used to get my gun in use if needed. In all reality getting the opponent of my gun with the knife, most likely will be end of the fight. Just my two cents. Great video, nessisary subject matter, thanks for sharing.
What kind of clip do you have on it for iwb? just got a civic i fixed blade and want to change the tech clip that comes with it
Guys teaching knife fighting who have never been in a knife fight, are like you teaching handgun courses.
What brand is the jacket?
One tip I learned from the Tactical Rifleman channel was to replace the sheath clip on my EDC fixed blade with heavy duty zip ties. You just run your belt through the loop and it keeps it high and tight against your waist.
John Rambo carried one
Always like to have a pocket knife with me lately it's been a native 5 nice little edc. If I'm going up to the cabin doing some hunting and fishing or whatever bringing something a little bigger like tops tex creek up with me just for shits and gigs always like to have one on me though ya just never know. Thanks again Mike for the awesome content you put out for us really enjoy listening to what you have to say.
I switched to carrying fixed blades everyday once I moved to a more knife lenient state. I usually carry an Esee Izula in S35v or the 1095 version or the Esee 3 or CR 2.5 a Leatherman or Victorinox, a light and a pistol but I have switched to just using a Garmin Instinct watch... I have one dress watch that gets worn once or twice a year but its the Garmin everyday.
I edc a Mora, but i'm a hillbilly👍
I really want to know what Mike has for the Winkler & Stryder that he carried into combat.
I recently picked up a CRKT HZ6 for armed security work & have it on my vest. While I wish it was more of a 5-5.5" vs 6.5" blade it's just a solid purpose built knife.
The Kershaw Covalent is my choice of EDC!
Always enjoy your show mate. Simple, straight & functional. Cheers for your service cobber. Greetings from Australia.
Lol, love the conduct Mike and the reference to Andy, good stuff, follow him too..I think that mayhem and success, somehow that comes together not sure how that works out but hopefully good I'm on the team thanks! Guys are awesome, veteran here aviation Air Force 10 years, ops buried some of you guys over in the desert a time or two. Peace thankful we're here now! Much love and appreciation Mike you are a beacon that we all strive time for bro! Much love🤘🇺🇲
Sinn watches are fucking bad ass!
I carry the Benchmade Nimravus and the Benchmade SOCP Dagger. My edc pistol is the Glock 29 Gen 4
The nice thing is they never run out of ammo.
Here in Brazil we most likely use knife for self defense because here firearms is Very expensive for the majority, for example, a sig p226 coast 26.000 reais ( that is the coin in here ), and the minimal wage is 1300, is more expensive than a cara, the only option for us is knifes, an even that is not garanted.
I’m a regular friendly Filipino guy. I’ve been threatened with a knife twice here. On both times, I made a tactical retreat (ran). Plot twist, I was also armed with a knife but did not engage. Best self defense after a verbal argument is to think about you future. Haha.
Here's a tip from an experience d knife Carrier..... Always carry 2... Always have a backup carried in a second position
Kershaw Blur has a very unreliable lock. I’ve heard of it failing when stabbing and ending up nearly cutting off people’s fingers. Just go for a Spyderco pm2 instead. It is the best edc with super strong tactical potential.
Study the history of rat cutlery aka"esee" those knives are not designed for bushcraft. It was adopted by the bushcraft community.
"To carry "ANYTHING" 😶 that you intend on using as a (Weapon)....You have to "UNDERSTAND" the nature of conflict in order to even be (Effective) in "ANY" real conflict to (Even) begin with."
well said
The folding knife is a Kershaw blur, it's a ugly knife but the best knife I've ever used and I've owned more than I can count. You can get that thing hair popping sharp.
I EDC a esee izula 2 or a candiru depending on what I will be doing. If I'm in the woods or the like I carry a esee 4.
Benchmade, Spyderco, Chris Reeves also make good folders.
Yeah knives are down right dirty and barbaric. Long story short got off work tired from the cold and doing OT. Some hobo tried jumping me at the gas station and I just got off work so I didn’t have my gun on me. We wrestled for a bit. He was bigger (fat) and was overpowering so I ended up stabbing him a couple good times. Dude there was blood everywhere 😂
Not making the mistake of not having my gun on me as soon as I can and not letting my guard down.
You can tell this guy is brave because he appendix carries a sig p320. 😱
Man I felt the part about losing knives. I actually lost that same Kershaw (Blur) he has there, AND the Kershaw Leek as well. Thats one reason I am hesitant to get a Microtech, Benchmade, or Emerson for EDC. Im scared I will lose them. I clip my knives to the pocket and still wind up losing them. Must not be doing something right....
I dont understand how that happens, i clip mine to my pockets/belt and go out and skateboard and still have the knife clipped on me when i need it.
V1-B Vampire? 300.00 for white light and infrared illumination, you should do a review on that flash light.
Are you the same Black Rifle Company, that disavowed Kyle Rittenhouse, though he was innocent?
I'm out.
I’m honestly pretty surprised by this… being 6 foot 1 and having situational awareness doesn’t warrant not having the proper tool on hand. Look at any of Craig Douglas’s evos from shivworks ECQC classes… the gun doesn’t always do what you want it to and the situation doesn’t always unfold the way you think it will. Having a small fixed blade to make space or aid in retention during a fight over a gun can be a serious asset. Obviously Mike is a well trained, big, intimidating guy but that’s not everyone else’s reality. I can’t depend on my stature as a deterrent. Grappling skills and a sharp pointy thing will do a lot to increase your confidence as well as your survivability.
"Knife fighting isn't a thing", come to London or Paris, national sport here
Is it legal to carry a knife in the US? In Europe, and particularly in France, you can go to jail for that, although many people do carry a knife anyway
Thanks for your service. Also a veteran. We fought to give us the freedom to waste 9 minutes of our lives on videos like this. I mean I liked it, but it was just semi useless information unless you’re a teenager and if you are, you probably got gifted a pocket knife or got someone to buy you one at Walmart/have a knife set for hunting.
I like everything on that table though. Really not trying to hate, but this seems more like an advertisement than anything
The second amendment allows you to carry
In a bar. 🤦♂️ it's in the Constitution, you know that piece of paper you said you would fight to protect as a soldier.
😅 having a knife as my self defense weapon sucks, but I live in NYC so my fists are my first defense, knife is last because if I use it in self defense I’m going to jail for life 😭. But better to tried by 12 than buried by 6.
I'm a law abiding citizen of Brazil, so I can't carry a gun, a knife is my defense possibility, allied to situation awareness and boxing training, because knife fighting is a lie in many ways, intimidate, be fast, create opportunities to flee the scene...
I grew up in Brazil. People kill themselves with knives there for sure! Well said 0:58
Kkk..in Brazil we also have machetes figth…anyway great considerations
“I lose folders like it’s my job”. I’m glad I’m not the only one
I've been carrying that folder for years, I'm a fan
I'm not hating, but you could absolutely carry that knife comfortably with blue jeans and a t shirt and without anyone seeing it.
what is this clown talking about there are not a lot of places that i can not carry...just federal buildings and schools thats it...........i open carry my AR in banks along with my side arm lol
Colonel Blade folder. Where I live/work concealed carry isn’t legal. I determined that the Colonel Blade Folder is the most natural (all one essentially has to do is hold it and throw punches) last resort self-defense blade I could carry… thankfully all I do with it though is open boxes. May it ever be so. 🙏
I have several others as many of us do. I use something different when upland hunting to clean birds, and always have a Victorinox Swiss Army Trekker on my person or in my EDC bag and switched out the toothpick for a little ferro rod that fits in that slot.
I've down sized my blades recently. If I'm at work I run FOLDER and if I'm not at work I run fixed blade..
Benchmade , Amtac , Bark River , Esee and Montana Knife Company have been my go too for years .
I always have two lights both sure fire, one on my glock 19 and one in my pocket for utility
It's a shame there are laws that criminalize your responsibility over self-protection.
I carry my pistol, 2 spare mags, an OTF knife and a fixed blade. My edc if you will.
Dude can’t carry a tiny fixed blade in jeans because it makes him uncomfortable.. lmao
I would use a knife to fight off a dog attack near or within a group of people. I would use it if I were attacked in a grappling manner as part of a criminal assault in an attempt to break contact and get to my pistol. Where I live I can carry an blade with no permit, batons, guns with permit.
I carry a SAK Champ because it does everything I need it to do and I’m not a swordsman.
Camera had a mind of its own
or, you could, hear me out, carry a handheld light while also putting a weapon light to your pewpew🤷♂
Which Winkler knife did you carry please?
Who else started watching this and thought, "ELI!!! Wait, wut?"
Knife fights are absolutely a thing in N.America...smh
What were the names of the knives you carried in the military
Also what model numbers
Well, I believe that Homer Simpson used a gun to turn the lights on and off, change channels on the tv and so on, so a gun is a utility tool, right ? 😅
We now live in a world where people have to make videos on pocket knives.
Great Video! What Type of Kershaw are you using in the Video?
Somebody know this jacket brand ?
Mike Glover on the channel? Earned youself a sub
Fitting a Dog is different then a Man, more likely to find a Dog following me then a man
Hey Mike, what G-Shock do you wear?
THANK YOU MIKE !
LEARNING ALOT FROM YOUR VIDEOS.
HOORAH FROM MY VIETNAM VETERAN
COMBAT ENGINEER.
Knife is a tool , mostly cutting and prying, cleaning fingernails …
I been into knives as long as I can remember. Great spread there Mike some of my absolute favorites on the table. Just need to add that MKC to the tool kit. I didn't know you guys had a blur model going to have to add one of those to my collection 🤘🤙✌️
Which model Kershaw do you carry in this video?
I've carried an esee izula every day for the last 15 years or so. It's a work horse.
Hey did black rifle coffee sponsor this video? 😂