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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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10/15/23 07:13 PM
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most likely will not move, SELF DEFENSE & MMA TRAINING, the very least it will get her in shape and might save her life the knife pictured ealier would be the ticket only after trained to use it with INTENT
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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10/17/23 09:10 PM
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I'm no expert, but I'd recommend a push-dagger. They are easily concealed on a belt or in a pocket, hard to take away, and simple to use..grab and punch. The drawback, like any knife, is it's easy to hurt yourself with it. I made some push daggers for the local swat team a bunch of years ago. They didn't want a sharpened edge, just a point for "poking." They claimed you didn't need to cut or slash.. just poking was very persuasive.
They make them from plastic too..
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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10/18/23 01:12 AM
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I was born and raised in NYC.
My best advice is to tell her to transfer to a school that is not located in a city long run by Democrats.
All practical means of self-defense are prohibited.
Criminals are running rampant, emboldened by soft targets and permissive prosecutors.
Any weapon she carries has to be in hand and immediately deployed. Consider a slungshot/"monkey paw".
Also, Krav Maga is a better choice than BJJ; you don't want to be grappling on the floor with multiple assailants. THIS!
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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10/18/23 01:47 PM
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I’m 80 yoa and in pretty good shape. That said, I wouldn’t want to use a knife for self protection. Either get her out of there or give her a small 38 and self defense lessons. Also, situational awareness training. Dallas has also had a lot of problems on city buses but they are no longer talking about it.
Unarmed people like her and old goats like me are victims just waiting their turn.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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10/18/23 06:36 PM
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Friend keeps a long spike nail with wood handle in her purse. Handed out several spikes to friends. Like an ice pick!
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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10/20/23 01:43 AM
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She’s a gun hater. Smart, but clueless… So she’s willing to stab someone but not shoot them?
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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10/20/23 06:57 AM
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That's a thoughtful concern for your daughter's safety. A Benchmade Griptilian AXIS is a solid choice, but you might also consider something like a Kershaw Blur or a Spyderco Delica for a smaller and lighter option with quick deployment. Just make sure she's aware of the laws and regulations about carrying a knife in NYC.
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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10/20/23 01:47 PM
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I carry a Griptilian, and really like it. Best pocketknife I’ve ever owned. But, it’s too big for the kid. I handled a lot of knives before I chose the Mini Bugout, but it should be just about right. And available in a short list of designer colors, which tells you right there it’s a girl’s knife. I hate that she’s in NYC and that she rides the subway, but she will make her own decisions. She is very mentally tough, unlike her mentally lightweight brother. She carries a knife now, but it’s worthless and not legal probably, and she’d have to call a timeout to get the knife into action. Bottom line, if she’s gonna carry a knife, legal or not, she should at least have a good useful one. Her mother rejected my suggestion of sending her a KaBar. ![grin grin](/forum/images/graemlins/default/grin.gif)
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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10/20/23 09:25 PM
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As a long time Martial artist including pro MMA I discourage you from her trying to defend with a knife. It takes a lot of real force on force training. Pepper spray and running shoes are a better bet.
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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10/25/23 02:48 AM
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As a long time Martial artist including pro MMA I discourage you from her trying to defend with a knife. It takes a lot of real force on force training. Pepper spray and running shoes are a better bet. I’m very far from anything in martial arts and agree 100%. A knife for self defense, especially for someone with zero know how or training is a terrible idea.
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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10/25/23 10:47 PM
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She’s a gun hater. Smart, but clueless… So she’s willing to stab someone but not shoot them? 😆
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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10/26/23 08:32 PM
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If she has to use a knife or a gun in NYC, she'll be hung.
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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12/12/23 10:19 PM
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#2 Phillips screw driver works very well. I needed to bring it to work to fix my desk drawer.
Obviously have to stab, no slashing. Teach her to stab repeatedly.
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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12/14/23 12:10 PM
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Carrying a knife is easy. Knowing how to deploy it and use it under stress or pressure is another. Most have no idea what they are doing or what they will do if confronted by a bad guy. Good luck!
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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12/15/23 02:36 AM
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Look up an Odin's Eye. Got 2 for my wife. She has one on her purse and another hanging on the rearview mirror on her car.
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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12/15/23 01:26 PM
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Interesting. I did look it up.
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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01/14/24 01:53 AM
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10” flat tip screwdriver with a handle she can control.
Still need to know what to do with it in tight situations.
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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01/22/24 10:02 PM
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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02/06/24 02:00 PM
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As a long time Martial artist including pro MMA I discourage you from her trying to defend with a knife. It takes a lot of real force on force training. Pepper spray and running shoes are a better bet. I’m very far from anything in martial arts and agree 100%. A knife for self defense, especially for someone with zero know how or training is a terrible idea. THIS…..taser is what I would equip my girls with….
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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02/07/24 02:00 AM
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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02/07/24 02:07 AM
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^^^Speaking of which, did you know that Bowie's actual knife had the top 1/3 sharpened also? More like a miniature sword. 'Learned it outa the electric coop magazine the other day. ![up up](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cup.gif)
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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02/07/24 01:25 PM
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^^^Speaking of which, did you know that Bowie's actual knife had the top 1/3 sharpened also? More like a miniature sword. 'Learned it outa the electric coop magazine the other day. ![up up](/forum/images/graemlins/default/cup.gif) Yep!
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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04/04/24 05:45 PM
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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04/04/24 06:02 PM
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For all the people saying "get her out of there", it's not the Grandparent's business to determine where their adult grandchildren are allowed to live or go to school unless they are the ones footing the bill. I think NYC is a great place to visit, but I would never live there. That being said, over 3 million people ride NYC subways every day without incident. Despite the number of crazies and homeless lingering, it's quite safe during normal hours (I personally do not ride it at night). Having protection is prudent, but there is a lot of fear mongering on this board.
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Re: Knife for subway riding granddaughter
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