By Chris Fry
Utica, NY –-(Ammoland.com)- I am often asked by students and friends what I think is the best knife to carry for personal protection.
The vast majority of time I recommend a small fixed blade knife (SFB) of 2-4 inches length.
This suggestion is heavily dependent upon the individual’s lifestyle, job or unique circumstances. In timed drills comparing the deployment of folders vs. small fixed blades set up for in-fight weapon access the SFB beat the tactical folder almost every time.
This is simply because the SFB eliminates one whole step in the deployment process; the fine motor skill of having to open the folding knife.
Tactical Folding Knife Selection
Tactical folding knife selection for personal defense requires as much thought as choosing a handgun for every day carry (EDC). In my experience most people just go to a local sporting goods store and pick whatever knife looks cool.
This is unfortunate because a TFK or SFB can be carried more readily in non-permissive environments than most CCW pistols. Selection of a TFK for personal defense or on-duty carry should not be a random process and several elements should be taken into consideration. The folder you choose for EDC for personal defense needs to meet some basic criteria:
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About Chris:
Chris Fry is the owner and director of training and curriculum development for Modern Defensive Training Systems in Utica, N.Y. where he conducts courses in reality driven practical combatives skills, extreme close quarters physical defense, tactical folding knife and edged weapon combatives and combative pistol, carbine and shotgun skills. MDTS offers a variety of courses for responsible citizens, corporations, law enforcement and the U.S. Military with a singular goal of providing up to date, realistic and practical personal protection training. Visit: www.mdtstraining.com
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