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Knives are the single most carried weapon for self defense globally. But should one carry a knife solely for the purpose of self defense? My opinion is a big fat NO! Watch to learn why.
Don't get me wrong. Knives are fantastic for self defense. However, it shouldn't be your first line weapon because of the following reasons:
1. There are better, non-lethal weapons that have a much easier learning curve. eg., Pepper Sprays
2. Knives can escalate a conflict when it really doesn't need to.
3. Most people carrying a knife aren't really prepared to slice or stab an attacker due to lack of practice.
4. Defending yourself with a knife when you can use pepper spray instead can land you in a lot of avoidable legal trouble.
5. Most countries have strick laws against the use of knives for self defense.
That being said, I ALWAYS carry a knife on me. However, I carry it more for utility than self defesne. I might use it for self defense as a final resort. However, I carry multiple other tools to help me get out of a sticky situation without having to shed blood.