Choosing The BEST KNIFE For Self-Defense 🔪

[@MDCreekmore]

Ka-Bar Becker Knife - amzn.to/3VgKAKY Kydex Sheath - amzn.to/3IIWNk1 CRKT M16-04Z EDC Folding Pocket Knife - amzn.to/3IALElg KA-BAR "punch knife" - amzn.to/48VBwhX

[@GodGunsGills]

🔥🔥🔥🤝

[@AllAmericanPrepper13]

K bar makes a d*** good knife many different kinds.

[@richardhenry1969]

After living in Baltimore city and surviving a home invasion. Being on the end of 40 closer to 50. When this happened. I thought i was covered for any violent encounter. I boxed when i was young wrestled and took martial arts. The home invasion taught me training is important. They broke my arm and ribs. Pistol whipped me. The worst part was my girl yelling help an not being able to get to her. I wish nobody ever experiences this. It broke me. Mentally as well as physically. I moved to Florida for 6 years. Started getting in shape. I then went into martial arts. Filipino martial arts i lucked into. Been training in that and small circle jujitsu ever since. Now being said ive did lots of training with blades. You brought up a topic many don't understand is length of blade. You need to get through clothing. The best knife ive found are different for different environments and weather. My favorite for most is coldsteel vaquero xl. Its a 5in blade 13in of reach. Another great blade is karambit because they are next to impossible to disarm. They are also very heard to track with your eye. In other words hard to see. Some things you said i used to believe. When you train the weapon always leads. The saying defang the snake means. Fight the closest threat. Don't pass the weapon to get to the belly. Take the threat away. I hope something i wrote helps someone. I never want anyone to experience what i have. The home invasion wasn't the worst it was the final straw. Baltimore is a failure its not safe at all. America is far more dangerous then any 3rd world country. Not just the criminals but the system is broken. If you defend yourself in the wrong place and it goes public. Look at the marine in new york. Imagine my background with martial arts and army ranger. Id become the criminal. Our system is broken. Don't wanna get political but most know it. Sorry it was so long i kinda went on a tangent. Great video many need to realize America isn't America anymore. An its going to get much worse before hopefully it gets better.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

I'm sorry for your experiences with the darker side of the world. And thanks for the advice, " defang the snake", definately something to think about.

[@richardhenry1969]

@@blueeyeswhitedragon9839 thank you very kind words.

[@ripplechips5391]

Totally agree from Long Island New York totally get you

[@fookingsog]

Another inconspicuous worthwhile tool is a hickory wood cane like you can find at your local farm store and used for herding at stockyards. Look up cane self-defense.

[@mikemcmanus116]

I've been cane training with Master Gary Hernandez for the past year. The cane is a great tool and you can take it anywhere. And it is already in your hand-don't have to draw from concealment. Not a substitute for a firearm and knife, but another tool in the toolbox.

[@timothylerret5244]

I carry both, the training I went through they urged us to carry both because if you're in a self defense situation and you use the knife first not only does it prove that your life was indeed in danger but it also shows that you took every step possible before using your firearm

[@Christopher-cu7yc]

I have several.. neck knives, boot knives and a machete. When it's time to become wolverine, I'm ready!

[@HighPlainsDrifter98]

Don't forget a good hatchet as well

[@hagman1077]

Wolverines- hooooaahhh-

[@James-ke5sx]

My choice is the Cold Steel Recon Tanto with a 7 inch blade. I think In a fight it's better to try to slash and then move away. If that doesn't work then the tanto tip will finish the job. This is what I normally carry around the premises and as a larger solution I keep a Condor plan A Bowie knife. Those two together are my home defense blades.

[@hildolfrdraugadrottin7279]

I've got one of the original Recon Tantos back when they were still made in the US and they are great knives. I actually like the GI Tantos design better but they use a lower quality steel to make them. It's plenty good enough for soft targets. It's easy to sharpen the clipped blade so it's double edged. They are really low priced and fun to modify. Cold Steel makes the best affordable self-defense knives imo. I have several of their oversized folders too and they are awesome self-defense blades as well.

[@Lanie_5D]

As a woman I do as many things as possible even just going to a store, punch dagger, plus two additional knives on me in two other places, one in my purse, a 320 in a holster on my thigh under a skirt and at least I feel like I have a chance in hell if attacked. I can still look like a clueless lamb without leading on that I could take my attacker out without batting an eye

[@jasonleeplatner]

I carry an Oerla Tactical Fixed Blade with kydex sheath in the spot of scout carry (low, right/center of back) and I love it so much I bought 7 of them and gave one to my brother for Christmas, etc. And, yes, I carry it everywhere, everyday; even to work. I switched from a "get home backpack" to a "get home fanny bag belt with a canteen and two, extra molles, but I keep an Oerla Bushcraft with kydex and added ferrocium rod in it, too...

[@Bulletjunkie-jh2fv]

The hand comes up the knife goes in the guts come out. Roger that! My ex old lady had the same idea with cheese burgers. Hand comes up burger goes in gut sticks out.

[@dexternorman6283]

Awesome video

[@JCS1964-i7w]

Wow Finally I’m first and it’s my favorite channel too You’re the best Keep up the good work

[@iroquoisinalaska7870]

Prefer a tomahawk ( after all I am Haudensaunee) but good info as always MD . Covering a topic very rarely covered. As a FYI. I went through knife defense as a lawman. Lets just say this. 21 feet is not enough time to defend if someone is coming at you with a knife.

[@MDCreekmore]

Difficult to go around carrying a tomahawk though...

[@unitedivide2789]

@@MDCreekmore check out Wingard wearables . May rethink it . I thought the same thing in a knife guys myself. My favorite is the New 9”. Swiss Tec it’s an unbeatable deal And the Le duck is my everyday knife . Love your work man . Keep it up . Would love to see a video on the current situation . What’s your opinion on a call to arms let’s say. Offensive of course. .Never as a person starting trouble But your opinion on when it’s midnight 🕛

[@cadreops6067]

​@@MDCreekmore There is the SP16 SPAX, military special purpose axe. About the size of a hatchet, yet still fits on my US issue modular waist pack. (Granted it's not really concealable) If Ontario, seems to be a theme in my comments, it's because I adopted three. 😁

[@2fast2block]

Agree, I'll take a Tomahawk any day over a knife. That being said, I can't conceal a Tomahawk easily. I wear my shirts tucked in and prefer auto knives for defense either OTS or OTF. I took thick cardboard and stabbed it with a knife and compared it to swinging a Tomahawk. By far, the Tomahawk slices into thick cardboard better than a knife stab. My Tomahawk has a 3-sided cutting edge and only weighs 10 oz. Much easier to maneuver.

[@HighPlainsDrifter98]

You can keep one in the car just incase

[@michaelmartin4883]

Buck 110

[@jonathanfloming1045]

That's a good one.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Gerber Prodigy and Strongarm (especially first responder discount) are a no-brainer for the $$

[@Scannerhead]

Cold Steel Master Tanto, the ultimate fighting knife. 5 in blade non slip Kraton handle.

[@grizz6150]

Excellent choice

[@lisajohannson4679]

Thanks for the info M.D. Always have mine with me! Have a great night. Prayers and hugs.

[@Arnis_GM_2B]

I Actively train progressive Arnis, we do a lot of knife fighting. There is a a time and place for big knives ( war ) and small knives. Smaller the blade the better. It’s hard to disarm, it’s quick and deadly. Big knives shine at chopping arms and hands and stabbing . Small blades have advantages In my opinion a small( 4in. Or less blade length)with a finger hole / knuckle fixed blade duster is best horizontal appendix carry

[@vensheaalara]

I appreciate a good solid lock and a push knife. Cold Steel's tri-ad lock is great, and there are some blades that open coming out of the pocket. Their safemaker push knives are great too. My personal favorite.

[@GodGunsGills]

95% of the time I have both a knife and gun! You're right brother MD!! I carry a M&P 2.0 knife and M&P Shield Plus or M&P 2.0 metal

[@huntermoon6220]

I carry a USMC Kabar a Montana Knife-Speedgoat! I prefer fixed blades for self defense.

[@cadreops6067]

Ontario M9, that's what we use to make the green grass grow.... Fighting knife, only ever used the bayonet once in combat. To cut a fence in the Diyala palm groves. 👍👍

[@zechnarwilliams8019]

One note, if you carry a folding knife, clean it like a firearm. It will get lint, dirt, debris in it and it may not lock when opened. I have had that happen a few times when I have inspected it. Do not use the defensive knife for cutting anything, but defensive work. You need it sharp and deadly, that is it's only job. You do not need a really large blade, a 3.5" will do it. Just cut to disable, cut across muscles to disable. Piece by piece you will shut the body down. Peace and Grace!

[@2fast2block]

I agree with you. Many years ago a knife seller told me that and I've followed that ever since. Leave one knife for defense as it stays sharp and in working condition. True too, it does not take a big blade. I regularly clean and oil my knives.

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

Thank you

[@Matthew-ec3kg]

I have a camillus titanium fixed blade knife. It's total length is 9 inches with a 4 1/2 inch blade. Around my property, I have a machete.

[@19Willy67]

Excellent content MD. It’s nice to see practical reviews on real tools that the people can afford. I would love to see more videos on different homesteading tools. ❤

[@WR3ND]

I typically carry the newer standard issue Victorinox Soldier knife with the locking blade and the Deluxe Tinker, but I also have a standard 7 inch Ka-bar with the rubber handle, and I sharpened the back clip section on it too. It's very nimble with the knife balance being so low, right at your index finger on the handle. It isn't a full width tang, but it's actually thicker than the "rat tail" end nub, which is trimmed down for where it goes through the end pommel - a lot of videos on KZbinrs I've seen don't seem to know that and think it's just that smaller section the whole way through the handle. It's actually about a half again thicker across inside than that end nub. Cheers.

[@jonniehorton9093]

I keep a knife in my bed, in my purse, in my medicine bag,in every room in my house, I also keep a few knives in my car, I keep hammers, tape, ropes, phone cords, anything can be used as a weapon if you have a great imagination, when you cut, go in long deep and wide... Great advise M.D.

[@raymster8450]

Made me think. I've always heard the cutting stated as "deep, wide, and continously ". 😊

[@jonniehorton9093]

I never said I didn't have guns I just don't spill all my info 😂

[@WR3ND]

The reason to lead with the knife forward is to intercept and have it be quicker, but yeah, you don't want it over extended forward like that, but at the ready. So for example, I could mess up your forward hand/wrist/arm before you can reach me with it, let alone your knife. Kill thrusts are a great measured option, but letting the wind out of the sails is a great deterrent. This depends on the situation though. Cheers.

[@WR3ND]

Actually, now that I think of it, it's kind of like chess and having your queen out. She's a beast, but you have to use her carefully and purposefully. 👍

[@avdmustang]

Full tang fixed blade between 4"-5" is best combination between ease of carrying size/weight and effectiveness. Also, one that comes to a sharp point so you can puncture as well as slice. Rough Ryder knives has several good ones that fit this criteria.

[@StevieG777]

Good vid MD, especially the techniques at the end. I always learn from you.

[@inthewoods3237]

I used to buy all kinds of auto and assisted opening. But I found perfection! I carry a SOG karambit horizontal on my weak side. Pull it with index finger in loop when pulling your shirt up to draw your weapon! Try it! No more folders for me!

[@chazsmash2345]

Good info thanks from the uk

[@ChalantDemeanor]

A pocket knife is a utility tool. A knife has two functions, cutting and stabbing. I like Ontario Knife Company RAT 1 and Bestech Swordfish and Civivi Governor. I've always wanted a Spyderco Police, but I refuse to spend $100 plus on a pocket knife. Frame locks and liner locks are superior to slip joints and locks on the back of the handle. I almost cut off my pinky when I was 8 with a Buck 110. I will have a fit when I lose one, that was the reason for putting clips , keep losing and replacing (job security). Go to the river and you will find dozens people have dropped while fishing. A fixed blade is hard to conceal, but I do like Bowie and Arkansas Toothpick. OKC sp5 is my pick and Buck 119 or 120. Everyone seems to like spyderco and cold steel, but I've had horrible luck with those brands. A knife is next to last resort for defense. But still better than bare knuckles. Don't spend too much time and money on them.

[@ChalantDemeanor]

@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28 I have large/extra large hands... nothing under 3.5 inch blade fits my hands. How do you like 5.7? I noticed your username... and are you using it in a pistol or rifle?

[@andrewbarlow8937]

I agree with Situational Awareness. However I once found a $100.00 bill in Walmart parking lot in Waco , Tx. Because I was looking down . The police asked me why I was walking around the parking lot looking under automobiles ? I replied," I just found a Hundred Dollar bill and I'm looking for the rest of the money. " True story. Waco, Tx. 2001.

[@Family-Guardian]

Use and trained with a cane for years. Bought a basic tactical cane from cane masters. Large diameter, tactical features, very robust. Pricey though. Always carry it…especially when I’m in a state that doesn’t let me carry a firearm.

[@effeojnedib7208]

Spyderco Street Bowie, horizontal on the front of the belt. I can draw with either hand. Practice on an old tire nailed to the wall. But it sees more kitchen use than anything.

[@GodGunsGills]

AMEN! FOR THE ALGORITHM... God Bless you brother MD, blessings of grace, mercy, peace, and love

[@N2freedom]

The main thing is to check state and local laws for legal knife carry. Concealed carry where I live is four inch max blade length, so my edc is usually a Spyderco variant.

[@DCB938]

Are there classes that a senior citizen can take to learn how to defend yourself with a knife? I have a pocket knife in my purse (yes as a natural woman I carry a purse. lol) But it would take too long to dig a pocket knife out of my purse.

[@podsmpsg1]

Might be better to have it in your pocket or in your waistband.

[@wascalywabbit]

Do you use a cane? You should see the cane fighting tutorials for elderly people... even if you don't need one,it's a good thing to swing with

[@podsmpsg1]

@@wascalywabbit I don't. Yeah.

[@sonnystreatwise1231]

Thank you brother 🙏

[@roxane7432]

I ve been waiting for someone to share this knowledge, thanks MD

[@garymorton-tg7nd]

Creekmore MD ? that's not a knife This is a Knife.............. Crocodile Dundee like the Bowie GOOD VIDEO

[@katie7748]

I love that movie lol

[@markjg2275]

I carry a Lionsteel B35 fixed blade with micarta handle . It has a 3.5 inch blade good enough for self defense and bushcraft use and legal length blade for Colorado where I live. Excellent knife easy to conceal slim design , I also carry a Spyderco PM 2 folding knife which is very good for daily use and self-defense.

[@muatachikwendu-oc6wq]

One of the best videos you have shown thanks for sharing Little Rock Arkansas

[@katehobbs5327]

Both, definitely.

[@vince-f4l]

Awesome advise M.D. thanks for explaining knives, I had no idea 👍👍👍🙏

[@gypsy9411]

Thank you MD Creekmore

[@Ulooklikekeith]

I have a ridge runner belt with a hidden knife it’s fighting ready quicker than a switchblade and since hard the plastic sheath is integrated into a belt it gives me the perfect stiff surface for appendix carry

[@Rajamak]

Guns for show, knives for a pro.

[@jonathanfloming1045]

Bought a Buck Kalinga back in 1976....best knife I ever had.

[@JOSEPHROE]

Thanks for the lesson

[@purpleshogun6488]

Besides my 🔫, I carry a few things to augment my defensive edc. I carry an OC spray on my keys for a non lethal option. Great for aggressive drunks or homeless. I also pocket carry a small folding karambit style blade used mostly for utility. Boxes, packaging and still spring assisted for a quick draw. On my hip I carry a Skallywag Tactical D2 dagger that is a single purpose fighting dagger. Its held in a kydex sheath and can be used in conjunction with my firearm. It seems like a lot but its comfortable for edc I don't even feel it anymore

[@OldManLife50s]

Yes sir. Situational awareness and your basic instincts will keep you alive. I had to use my firearm twice in the civilian world. First time, seen the person approaching as I was sitting in car and had time to pull gun. Second time, was driving on a back highway late at night and a couple men in a car was trying to get us to pull over by swerving at us and attempting to run us off road. When I pulled the gun and they seen it..they left in a hurry. But situational awareness in both these incidents allowed me to be here today. Other lesson learned, was not being in locations where these things could occur. Good video and tips

[@Rocky-Stone]

I carry a pew in my belt,one in my pocket and edc pocket knife and a Clinch pick fixed blade horizontal on my belt.

[@RH-mm2mo]

I saw old ww2 training films on utube. One of them was on knife fighting. Very good!

[@hagman1077]

MD- thats a nice self defense knife you have. I carry a Kershaw folder with locking blade and has decent length and serrations. Yor correct when you say not too many content creators throwing this into the mix with general prepping/survival/defense.

[@Reddog1776]

I love my Markov Knives

[@jimmyjohnson5475]

Another good one brother God bless appreciate you

[@sixshooter4570]

Those look like Nunchucks hanging on the back wall next to your red earmuffs. I use to work a pair of those, throw knives, shuriken stars when I was a young lad.

[@929cbr_rr]

Colonel "NCO" knife. 'nuff said.

[@alanrice39]

Good subject MD. I believe self defense knifes should be a fixed blade with a guard, I like my K Bar combat/ utility since it’s made for that purpose. I usually carry a fix blade daily depending on what I’m doing

[@Kris_Stiletto]

Great discussion. My favorite Kit Carson M-16 is the M-16DB (Deadbolt), with the Flavio Ikoma Deadbolt and IKBS Ceramic Bearings and Ken Onion Assist; the Deadbolt is another super strong folding knife lock. But, it doesn't self-adjust. Have you ever tried the Cold Steel Tri-Ad Folders; they self-adjust? They're my personal favorites for Self-Defense Folders. The Andrew Demko Tri-Ad Lock is the strongest folding knife Lock, ounce for ounce, on the Planet. I enjoyed your Video; well done. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

[@tankeryankernomore6499]

Microtec switchblades are pretty solid. My first 280$ pocket knife but well worth it for the quality

[@leendertolson1701]

Just my ywo cents. I have the Kabar TDI. But mine is the combat, 4 inch blade.

[@howardwatts4238]

It was the bayanet corse in hand to hand training when i realized, they are training me to kill. Not during the m14 hundreds of rounds, setting claymors, 45, it was hand to hand combat that for most of us, got us to thinking.

[@adamh3332]

Awesome video ✌🏼

[@2XK_]

I'm pretty big into karambits myself.

[@Fred-f1g]

What about the Paramilitary 2 as an defense knife? The blade is effectively only 3" long till the ricasso. Ricasso including the blade lenght is 3.25" of real length. I went with the PM2 version of the Ganzo 729 which has those measurements. It is 440C steel with an advertised HRC of 58. The Spyderco PM2 has the same measurements. I find the Military 2 of an better choice since the blade is an real 3.5" long of cutting edge and till the handle 4". I wonder if the PM2 has an enough long blade to reach all vital organs in an stabbing situation. Kidneys, Lung and Liver should be reached when stabbed from the front. Is an 3" real le ght blade effectively usefull or to short?

[@Ramhanks]

"That's notta knife", Crocodile Dundee

[@gregot5567]

Always choose a knife with a known strong locking system ,. Fir example, Benchmade or cold steel.

[@kerryl4031]

I used to carry a penknife, walking home from work after dark - those were in the good old days! Then I carried my car keys with the long bit sticking out between my fingers in my pocket - figured I'd go for the eyes. Now I don't have keys with the long bit - it's click to open and the key for the pick-up truck box is short! Again, carrying knives is illegal here. My daughter was training as a chef and wasn't allowed on public transport with her set of knives - we had to drive her to college! Definitely time for concealed protection even if they say pre-meditated. At least they won't expect a female old fogey with a sting! Thank you for the pointers - much appreciated! BIG thumbs up!

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

it's illegal to carry a concealed belt knife in a lot of states. Buck makes a sheath that opens the blade of a folding knife as you draw it. Whatever lock-blade folder will fit in that sheath is the way to go. I favor a Kershaw Korra myself, so that I dont have to cry if I lose it.

[@davids11131113]

My self defense knife been carrying it for like 20 years Spyderco Police all serrated blade.

[@zechnarwilliams8019]

Knife on Knife fight, one of the scariest things you can ever be in! Way faster than a gun fight! Fastest fight you will ever see, most likely!

[@rebekahelbourn3763]

Great topic!

[@GunsandGuava]

I carry the Ontario knife company HIKER fixed blade.

[@wascalywabbit]

My EDC knife is a sheffield folding one hand utility razor blade knife.. given, it's only an inch of blade... always super sharp, stabbing isn't my strategy, slicing as hard as I can is,one good cut with it,it over..

[@davidsawmandave8731]

I carry scout style in the front , the tops street scalpel 2 And if wanna cool knife and would be a real bad day for someone is the tops wild pig hunter , kinda big but very staby

[@martinsandt1135]

Quite easy , better to have it but not need it than the other way ...

[@jeffbetts4254]

Just like guns, I only carry OWB only when I am hunting and IWB when I am not.

[@rebekahelbourn3763]

Situational Awareness. Understand the concept. Need to hear some scenarios maybe? To make the subject more personal. More real. Home defense specifically. Sometimes I get lost in gardening don't think about what's going on.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

I didn't expect the level of common sense that this video contained. For the viewers who were looking for advice...there was NO bad advice in this video.

[@13bravoredleg18]

It’s like pants and skirts, when one goes down - the other goes up!😎

[@podsmpsg1]

I carry an MDV+1 by Scallywag Tactical. I love it.

[@johnruiz6743]

Yeah, just make sure the other guy isn't packing...💀

[@dukecleve4008]

Winkler... Montana knife Co...is my every day carry 🦅🇺🇲

[@fordguyfordguy]

Nice video!

[@AllAmericanPrepper13]

I work as a bouncer and up close.I would rather have a knife.

[@dalestoner2928]

Pennsylvania sucks with their knife Laws. So confusing.

[@ww2guy88]

I think fix blades are legal

[@edwinabbel3783]

Cold Steel SRK. Cold Steel Sr1 Lite.

[@TheSogGrunt]

Great video my friend.I just subscribed your channel 🔪👍

[@JDP33]

Karambit? Your thoughts on it. Agree with the ones pick. Fixed blade # 1

[@user-zy4cq6vo3q]

What do you think of a Morakniv Companion for self defense? Fixed blade. Slip resistant handle.

[@midwayfarms]

Good information great video

[@KoniB.]

well dang. thank you. good to have more knowledge than I hope I will need, but hey......

[@walterneice]

I carry both gun and knife you could be in a large crowd or some place you cant use a gun.

[@waynotraffo9221]

In Toronto Canada the police told everyone to leave your vehicles fob/keys at the front door for criminals when they break in.... “To prevent the possibility of being attacked in your home, leave your fobs at the front door because they are breaking into your home to steal your car; they don’t want anything else. “A lot of them that they’re arresting have guns on them and they are not toy guns,” he ominously added. “They are real guns. They’re loaded

[@lindas9806]

That’s insane

[@waynotraffo9221]

@@lindas9806 yes it is... We cant share links on here but you can go look it up... Trudeau is really doing a number on Canada....

[@prodigydrummer]

Ontario (OKC) SP-1

[@paulsargeant3764]

Hey MD, I have a Karambit. What's your opinion on these?

[@workinmanworkinman3889]

Now, what do you think about a OTF automatic knife??? Because those are the types of knives I have for EDC…