Reasons to carry a FIXED blade

4 reasons to carry a fix blade featuring the Montana Knife Company, Speedgoat. This fixie is extremely lightweight at just 1.7 ounces. It has a versatile trailing point for use in the field and comes with an attractive para cord wrapped handle. After skeletonizing the tang (steel part of the handle) to shed some weight, MKC wrapped it in 550 paracord to minimize load. The Speedgoat’s blade is also ultra-thin, measuring just 0.095” thick at the spine. It’s also 100% made in the USA and designed by a Master Bladesmith, Josh Smith.
Specs
BLADE STEEL: 52100 BALL BEARING STEEL
DESIGN: FULL TANG CONSTRUCTION
OVERALL LENGTH: 7 3/4”
BLADE LENGTH: 3 3/4”
BLADE THICKNESS: .095”
KNIFE WEIGHT: 1.7 OZ
BLACK PARKERIZED FINISH
MINIMIZE GLARE & RUST
BLADE FINISH: BLACK PARKERIZED
HANDLE MATERIAL: USA PARACORD
MANUFACTURED: 100% MADE IN THE USA
HAND FINISHED: IN MONTANA
MSRP 225.00
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[@MelissaBackwoods]

4 reasons to carry a fix blade featuring the Montana Knife Company “Speedgoat”. This fixie is extremely lightweight at just 1.7 ounces. It has a versatile trailing point for use in the field and comes with an attractive para cord wrapped handle. After skeletonizing the tang (steel part of the handle) to shed some weight, MKC wrapped it in 550 paracord to minimize load. The Speedgoat’s blade is also ultra-thin, measuring just 0.095” thick at the spine. It’s also 100% made in the USA and designed by a Master Bladesmith, Josh Smith. Specs BLADE STEEL: 52100 BALL BEARING STEEL DESIGN: FULL TANG CONSTRUCTION OVERALL LENGTH: 7 3/4” BLADE LENGTH: 3 3/4” BLADE THICKNESS: .095” KNIFE WEIGHT: 1.7 OZ BLACK PARKERIZED FINISH MINIMIZE GLARE & RUST BLADE FINISH: BLACK PARKERIZED HANDLE MATERIAL: USA PARACORD MANUFACTURED: 100% MADE IN THE USA HAND FINISHED: IN MONTANA MSRP 225.00 #usamade #melissabackqoods #masterbladesmith #fixedblade #hunting #outdoors #huntingkmife #blademagazine #campinglife #campinggear #survivalist #edcknife #edcgear #knifelife #knivesout #knifelife #tacticaltraining

[@solideogloria2298]

That's all i carry. I just never felt confident carrying a folding knife

[@rubenescutia8710]

Sweet ❤ married me 😊

[@robertmoorej]

I hate when they won't put a direct link

[@Erhan-yb8qv]

Hello baby

[@AdaptEdgeInstatute]

I'm sure you've used the RAT series of knives by Ontario? If not check them out

[@cassidybronson6891]

First rule of a knife fight, carry a gun.

[@KPad87]

Glock 19 to be exact

[@markhusseymh1]

Don't take a knife to a gunfight

[@cassidybronson6891]

@@KPad87 correct you are.

[@cassidybronson6891]

@@markhusseymh1 exactly! Just because they thought it was a knife fight and you knew it was a gunfight sound like their problem.

[@SehrLeckeraberfettig]

True

[@danielmcmeen655]

If you're close enough to use a knife just remember... It's not your knife. It's our knife

[@dan22482]

yeah not the best advice for women imo. Might seem like a good idea but it can also escalate a confrontation and knives make things ugly fast.

[@misterindependent7994]

Tell that to Jason Statham

[@stevet8833]

@@misterindependent7994 His bodyguard(s) would have you twisted up like a pretzel before you got close enough for him to hear you.

[@riffraffrichard]

@@dan22482not just woman anyone as soon as anybody draws a weapon there’s a much bigger chance it’s going to escalate.

[@Jags6868-fc4xt]

Yeah until you meet someone who actually knows how to use one. Plus try grabbing anyone of my blades and see what happens

[@GregChrist1]

First rule of buying a knife, don't pay $225 for a $50 blade with a paracord handle. That was being generous😂

[@jasonpatchen1912]

Is that really how much it is?

[@anomaly72443]

Are you joking? They’re trying to squeeze $225 for that single piece of mid-level metal?

[@jasonpatchen1912]

@@anomaly72443 that's what I was thinking wtf I can make that knife myself yea it won't be as pretty but it would serve the purpose

[@internet_troll81]

They're all sold out too! 😂

[@anomaly72443]

@@internet_troll81 I’d rather buy a Benchmade for that price.

[@youkofox]

The way she pulls that knife and smiles after that.....good luck to her boyfriend, God speed, brother!

[@ThisShitDontFlush]

The famous last words of Lorena Bobbet after she sliced off John’s third member and tossed it outside,: “you can’t get it hard, when it’s laying in the yard”

[@ryanblenker5503]

I know, I don't even look at the dam knife. Her eyes and her curves I'm just drooling.

[@nathboz]

..are you sure she’s into boys?

[@howardtreesong4860]

If the boyfriend is smart enough to bed down other women than her and he is not abusive [god have mercy on his soul] and he provides frequent good-quality orgasms, he's got nothing to worry about.

[@shumesy]

Did you also see the part where she couldn't open the flipper knife... I think her s/o is perfectly safe

[@mvl2232]

Definitely lightweight and attractive. Knife looks great as well.

[@RobertBeedle]

Where was the knife in this video?

[@mvl2232]

@@RobertBeedle 😁

[@thomasfoss9963]

For the $225, Does it come with the wax, and some personalized instruction with Melissa???

[@TheCoppergoat]

🤣

[@lendekramer9461]

This comment is hilarious! 😂😂

[@darkstatehk]

I think the smile after pulling the knife is more lethal than the knife itself.

[@mohamedarts017]

facts my brother

[@ThePrinceofallsayain]

That programmed smile for the advertisement?

[@damienthorne861]

Truth. She fine. I would submit totally to the smile.

[@tomcat505]

Lol good one. I had to rewatch, just for that part! 😀🤣🤣

[@TiennosMigos]

I was lookin for that comment

[@chrisphillips246]

First rule of living in UK. Carrying a blade for self defence will get you a prison sentence.

[@watchmanonthewall14]

Over a period of several decades, the UK gave up the farm. It's virtually a police state. Wasn't that way when I was there, way back when. The US is only a couple steps behind the UK in giving up their way of life completely.

[@artiomcdodge]

It's safe lad, is what it is 😅 I don't have to check exits when I go buy milk.

[@diaperjoeisaped1723]

DAM sad commentary about what used to be a proud and free country.

[@Buletspunge555]

Pretty soon the UK will ban thumbs. Then breathing.

[@chrisphillips246]

don’t indulge in reducio ad absurbam, or silly arguments.

[@briharrisWarhmmer40kfan]

I respect and appreciate what you are doing by promoting responsibility when carrying a knife,I’m from the uk and we have a massive problem with youngsters stabbing each other and I wish more of them would watch your channel. God bless you 🙏🏼

[@dadish90]

No mate, they would start to carry more knives 😅

[@msjkramey]

So you want the kids to have MORE knives?

[@briharrisWarhmmer40kfan]

@@msjkramey obviously not,they need positive role models to teach them different

[@msjkramey]

@@briharrisWarhmmer40kfan they need a lot more than just that. There's a lot that goes into that. But you know what they DON'T NEED...? A deadly weapon

[@briharrisWarhmmer40kfan]

@@msjkramey couldn’t agree more,have I upset you or misinterpreted your channel or something? If so then you have my apologies,anyway God bless you 🙏🏼

[@gingernaut2550]

Careful, self defense law varies wildly depending on location. Here in Canada its illegal to buy or store anything with the intent of doing harm to another person, even in self defense, which is FUCKING BONKERS. But thats why its important if you have a baseball bat in the car to also have a ball and glove, it was never intended for self defense, but thankfully you had it.....

[@humbaba_7730]

we used to do that until they allowed us our 2nd amendment right. i carry a pistol now.

[@matterridge9222]

That’s because you Canadas have no freedom.

[@bobbeezel2593]

You poor chaps are one election away from complete government tyranny. Good luck with you little Justin and his WOKE agenda

[@ichoozjc]

So have a knife on you, and carry a small stick. You like to whittle, right?

[@glassmw9823]

It’s better to be alive and in prison than dead under ground if your life depends upon it

[@matisyahup613]

this is one of those videos you never expected to watch but somehow watched it several times.

[@josephabanktress]

Lol. Yup.

[@OrangeDiamond33]

Yeah for some strange reason my 🐓 is stiff

[@matisyahup613]

@@OrangeDiamond33 nah we only were focusing on the knife

[@steezmagee]

Rewatched several times. Needed a better idea of dimensions and details. Doing some additional research now..

[@fairworld2522]

Melissa is not just incredibly beautiful, she is good with handling sharp item. I love Melissa.

[@tranquilized13]

She's good at handling small items, tells me all I need to know about her boyfriend

[@tuscan9617]

That poor fence didn't deserve that

[@BrandonJKirk]

It liked it

[@Plutonify]

Can we get an F in the chat for the Fence

[@MelissaBackwoods]

I’m sorry

[@jaihawkins]

He had it coming 😅

[@MrBrianpdj]

@@PlutonifyF

[@erikgentz7990]

Very beautifully built, looks like it's lightweight, durable, and fun to handle. Would take it with me anywhere... I think the knife is great also

[@woadblue]

"It"

[@weege5.45]

​@@woadblue Totally describing how he feels about his p3n!s

[@kevingrandyify]

​@@weege5.45Don't forget "Compact"

[@peteramirez2158]

Yes she is

[@woadblue]

@@kevingrandyify lmao

[@bbbbb816]

Your fixed blade is a secondary weapon.

[@50KaliberBMG]

Of that you’re right sir..however learn to draw the blade for immediate effect on draw. That’s the missing component most people down play.

[@bbbbb816]

@@50KaliberBMG Agreed

[@Wanderingsamurai_life]

Its all situational.

[@bujongols]

First is the MIND, second is Fist, third is blade and fourth is a Firearm...well unless youre a Coward of course.

[@bbbbb816]

@@bujongols wow Yota, your so masterful. Life and death is about one thing only, WINNING. Only a fool would follow your BS.

[@sterlingarcher1962]

I've never had a folding knife if me an issue. Been using the same one daily on the job now fr 32 years... I'm happy with it.

[@StoptheLie]

Nothing like a beautiful smile just before the knife plunges into you.

[@gnomiefirst9201]

lol that's what I was thinking!

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

That's called marriage

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

@@nothingsurprisesmeanymoreOK, shut the internet down. All that needs to said has been said.

[@jammaschan]

Nah she doesnt know half a thing about self defense. If she did she wouldnt be using a knife.

[@paulrankin8578]

It’s almost worth it. “Will you pressing charges” “Nah. Might let this one go”

[@andrewcarr2416]

First rule in self defense, dont wear 3’foot braids .

[@nunyabusiness3082]

I can tell you what 3 foot braids are good for and yes it involves some stabbing 😊😊😊

[@andrewcarr2416]

Bahahaha

[@JohnLRice]

3 foot long stealth garrotes! 😉

[@PaPaWizdom]

Unless you know what to do if you have long hair and it's grabbed/pulled.

[@nunyabusiness3082]

@@PaPaWizdom yes! "Spank me daddy" 😘

[@ocho27hd]

People, mainly ladies, please be careful with carrying a knife for “self defense”. You can carry one for all the other purposes she mentioned. I can almost guarantee that if you were to stab or slash your (unarmed)attacker you won’t immediately stop the threat. Now you are just standing a foot away from a pissed off bleeding attacker and now may overpower you, take your knife from you and use it on you. Carry either pepper spray or a firearm. 🤷

[@samuelgates5935]

That's why you study physiology. Knowing where major arteries are solves that problem.

[@ocho27hd]

@@samuelgates5935 or you can also study whatever Jet Li did in the movie Kiss of the Dragon with the needles too. 😂 acupuncture maybe 🤷🏻

[@oknevals]

How would you know? Ever been stabbed?

[@maddawgzzzz]

@@samuelgates5935it’s easier said than done on a moving target that is twice your size and willing to do anything it takes to subdue you. It just doesn’t work that way in RL.

[@Bucky1836]

You can still be killed by a person with gunshots in em

[@kevingriffith598]

Fixed blade is the only blade I will carry. I have a fixed blade Buck knife and I love it. It's on me every day.

[@dontblink2765]

Is it the one with silver and black handle?

[@gaki8844]

I carry a baby

[@grantswan8525]

119

[@grantswan8525]

​@d119ontblink2765

[@dlsamson]

Best self defense technique - pay attention to what is happening around you & know when to "cross the street." You will never lose a fight that doesn't occur. However, if it is a life or death situation (the only justifiable reason to engage in a fight) it is best to have a heavy caliber gun.

[@VengefulBatz]

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS!!!

[@patrickcorliss8878]

Happened to me once. I was being trailled by two guys, one behind and one on the other side of the road. I jumped in a taxi and saw the look on their faces. Only went a short distance but far enough away that I was safe.

[@VanMan83]

I prefer a crossbow. More quiet and you can retrieve your ammo.

[@davidhager3650]

I agree 100% and I also carry a gun!

[@tucobakunin8250]

Please, folks, "self-defense knives" isn't a thing. Fancy ninja draw and everything. When Johnny Methead suddenly out of nowhere starts perforating your lungs with a rusty pocketknife, you want to create as much distance between you and Mr Homicidal as you possibly can. Not stay in the pocket and pull out your own little poker and begin a little tit-for-tat and see who leaks out first. This fantasy self-defense stuff is dangerously bad advice. You are not Col. Fairbairn or John Wick. None of us are.

[@DarkSatan95]

Two people using knives to fight usually ends poorly for both. swordsmen for example aims at techniques for self preservation, unlike rookies just swinging wildly and sharing blows. It's seriously hard to do any self preservation techniques when their just daggers due to speed & range 😂

[@tucobakunin8250]

@DarkSatan95 Exactly. A knife is a short-range weapon. Get outside of its range, and it is harmless. Stay in the phone booth with two whirling blades, and you are coming out sliced up. Even if you 'win', there's still a good chance you die. That's just reality.

[@Bucky1836]

First off you dont poke you swipe

[@tucobakunin8250]

@@Bucky1836 Ahhhh! Sounds like the voice of experience has arrived! Is that how you do it? Good to know. Thanks, Miyamoto!

[@Shr0o0m]

@@tucobakunin8250that’s SAMURAI miyamoto to you pleasant

[@erico12128]

Ive been carrying the cobratech kingpin after i saw it recommended by you. Great blade.

[@MelissaBackwoods]

How do you like it? One of my favorite fixed blades! Good choice!$

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

​@@MelissaBackwoods Talk about attractive, will you be my bodyguard? 😁

[@_adamustyle_0356]

Rule no. one said that in USA u carry gun for self defense. I'm from Poland Cracow we need these type of knives 😊

[@sashabushoi8051]

First rule of a psychopath: draw a fixed blade knife and smile.

[@jamesbyrne9312]

Yeah

[@jayhooliee919]

First rule to being an idiot, be you.

[@jamesbyrne9312]

@@jayhooliee919 look in the mirror pal

[@sashabushoi8051]

@@jamesbyrne9312

[@Northanteus]

Calm yourself, it's for the video. 😄

[@j.robertvillarreal5926]

Reason 1: simple tool, no complex parts Reason 2: simple training Reason 3: it's better than a loved one. You can bring many home and the blades don't get jealous.

[@muazbaino1807]

Bring many home huh? But you can't use them down there 😅

[@JR-wo5pg]

First rule of self-defence, run 🏃‍♂️

[@Tahoe_Z71]

Lol. Yeah, no.

[@lycan6455]

Yea, run, Forrest, run Forrest

[@mohamadmottaghi4519]

the best way to survive a fight is to not be in it

[@maxneuds]

The only correct answer here. If someone pulls out a knife in a fight it's very likely both lose.

[@Tahoe_Z71]

That's all great and well, and in a perfect world that makes perfect sense. Given the world is far from perfect, the fight just may come from out of nowhere, and when it does, you may not have any choice but to stand your ground and fight. Sure, why make yourself a target by being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Unfortunately, it seems all bets are off anymore, and anyone is a target of opportunity as punks and thugs have become so brazenly empowered.

[@jsmythib]

The knife commercial that enhances my appreciation of BRAIDS. Cheers. :)

[@LaBoucheDesAnges28]

Not to mention fixed blades are far more efficient than broken blades, But you make very important points to be carefully considered Melissa

[@douglasoligney1001]

PSA if you do not train to use a knife for self defense you are more likely to have it used against you than you are to defend yourself with it

[@NotAnonymousNo80014]

I'm looking for something to spread butter with.

[@tucobakunin8250]

If you are trained to use a knife for self-defense, you wasted good training money. Knives are extremely poor self-defense weapons. I would prefer a chair against a knife wielding attacker over a four inch knife all day. And twice on Sunday. Jumping in a phone booth with two whirling blades is not 'self-defense'. It's just foolishness.

[@douglasoligney1001]

@@tucobakunin8250 true story ,a kuboton or pepper spray is a way better option ,but just like any tool you may decide to use it will be your ability and willingness you use it that will decide the outcome ,ive nearly been stabbed to death 3 times ,all 3 were with sharpened toothbrushes ,any weapon is only as good your ability to use it ,a chair wont help if youve no idea how to use it to maintain space ,personally i prefer rocks ,i always carry 3 in my pocket and they are laying around every, distance is the key to not letting people hurt you ,i grew up hunting rabbits and pheasants with rocks though so ive got plenty of skill with them ,if someone gets past the rocks i always have a plan b c d e f though ,awareness and practice will get you out of more trouble than knife ever will

[@johncutie5769]

That's not true because the same would apply to your attacker but they have the additional step of needing to take your knife. PSA Joe Rogan is not a source for credible information

[@puzzleheaddesign3789]

I carry a knife for the off chance I get an aggressive dog coming at me.

[@moesi11]

First rule of self defence: Don't get in a situation where you have to defend yourself.

[@jasonmichael3128]

"No be there" - Mr Miyagi

[@outboundflight4455]

"The art of fighting without fighting." - Bruce Lee

[@hedfjj]

first rule of its not always your choice to make: youre an idiot for actually writing your comment

[@mickosmile850]

The first rule of karate.

[@sabsain2399]

Most intelligent youtube commenter

[@michaelhollis764]

I used to carry fixed blade. Eventually I learned the virtues of the balisong. For almost a decade now I've carried a balisong and it's come in very handy.

[@TheWookiedan]

That smile whilst pulling the knife.

[@hbombdaboss97]

😂

[@thomasfoss9963]

Watch out!!! With those looks, She (could be) more dangerous than the knife!!!!

[@ratherbefishing4225]

This makes it look fun and cool but being in an actual knife fight for your life would be so insanely terrifying

[@VVrayth]

who tf is squaring up for a knife fight? it's self defense, not a fight

[@ratherbefishing4225]

@@VVrayth wouldn’t it be entirely possible for an attacker to be armed with a knife? If you then defend yourself with a knife you’re in a knife fight.

[@VVrayth]

@@ratherbefishing4225 you GTFO. you don't try and 1v1 like you're a samurai defending your lords honor. both parties are going to get cut multiple times in a knife fight, the loser just gets cut up worse than the winner. it's best to avoid if possible.

[@CastleHassall]

​@@VVraythactually in real situations there can be a moment where each person is facing the other assessing the situation, in experienced fighters

[@CastleHassall]

​@@VVraythalso self defence IS a fight.. it can be a REALLY tough fight sometimes

[@IN_THIS_DAY_AND_AGE]

How to get tasered and arrested in the UK.

[@xray6667]

Only if you White

[@Nathan-ls4xt]

That's why I left.

[@ThatCanadianGuy-e1p]

@@Nathan-ls4xt And you likely went to the US, where you are more likely to get shot.

[@zoltan2728]

And Hungary too! The police got tasers this year. Here the law is not so strict tbh but it must be shorter than 8cm avd switchblades are illegal. Under 8cm blades are not legal but not illegal to carry so it’s a bit rubber law.

[@zonzillamagnus5902]

You can get arrested for carrying the flag or saying men can’t get pregnant in the UK

[@GA-Vic]

I have been buying, fixed blade, full tang knives, thanks to this video!

[@AlanasExperience]

When Lara Croft suggests I do something... I do it.

[@WtfYouMeanDude]

I carry a samurai sword, battle axe and a sawed-off shotgun but that's only because ammo for the grenade launcher is very expensive and hard to get

[@mariojcollado1384]

😂😂😂

[@JoshPhoenix11]

Just use a flamethrower and napalm, you can substitute the napalm with a gasoline-diesel-polystyrene mix. So if you carry a pack of polystyrene, you can refuel at any gas station and use the air hose to repressurize either your napalm cylinder or your compressed air cylinder depending on how elaborate your flamethrower is. A dedicated air tank is heavier to carry but will last longer than if the fuel tank was pressurized. Or you could customize it and use a battery powered fuel pump with just a fuel cylinder of a gasoline and diesel mix. It wont cover the target with a thick sticky fire liquid, but the diesel will still make it flow like a fire stream from the gun. Just gasoline alone will only make a fire flame and not produce a consistent stream.

[@WtfYouMeanDude]

@@JoshPhoenix11 yes but i cant get in n out of my tank with that backpack on...

[@Ninja_Koopa]

I carry the Buster Sword while getting milk.

[@JoshPhoenix11]

@@WtfYouMeanDude Touché.. Are you going to make your own tank like Killdozer? But with a cannon and more artillery... Or a flamethrower Killdozer tank! 😁

[@david2000bc]

Having a good blade in any kit is a must

[@russhadle]

You had me at made in the U.S.A. ty, peace and blessings to you and all your heart touches !

[@kirkschoolfield4173]

My EDC is the 19" Tramontina machete. It's definitely a fixed blade and nobody has ever tried to mess with me, ever.

[@davefarnsworth3020]

Don't you just love that Tramontina ring. I have the same, as well as the bolo, and a handy 12" that gets used alot in the kitchen.

[@outdoorsman7324]

People with learning disabilities are typically left alone.

[@seancorrigan3531]

Probably because nobody wants to talk to a weirdo walking around with a machete 😂😂

[@rickwheeler978]

It's also important when using a blade for self defense two things. Any blade without a full or at least partial tang can sometimes snap. And a folding blade may fold in on you under pressure. You will not like this but your opponents will. Pocket knives were designed for utility and not combat. And no matter how good any knife may be, they should be used for their designed purposes if you expect consistent positive results. No one digs a ditch with a spoon unless there isn't a shovel handy nearby. Keep it up ❤ Cheers

[@Thomas-j2l3s]

I like that Made in USA part. We need more of that!

[@erricamsdill1684]

It’s made here in Montana like 30 minutes from where I live they make a lot of great blades mtc check it out

[@pete5405]

225 Dollars for a piece of metal and paracord… I think „made in USA“ can be done more affordable

[@MarkHansen1990]

You do these reviews so well. Just tge best reviewer.😊

[@frumo.too.e6965]

Self Defense…you’re killing us with a whole lot more long before that blade comes out!!😍

[@iZilobo]

You don't need to pull it out of sheath. For First Defense.

[@tobybigham4196]

She knows what she is doing!

[@lantose]

Of course, that’s why they all get several views from me! They all do nowadays and some are barely dressed…..gets them more views & likes?

[@armorers_wrench]

Looks like she's trying to make a living selling knives.

[@tobybigham4196]

@@armorers_wrench Thank you for supporting the algorithm! You didn't have to, but you did!

[@d-t-f.]

girls got a point and in addition i’ve never seen someone fail so miserably with “trying” to open a folding blade knife.

[@Boosted9946]

Ive got a big fixed blade. Works like a charm.

[@Odi_Hominem]

What an angel. Amazing.😊

[@mikecurtis2585]

Nice great looking knife!

[@vasilypetrov3670]

Same as with gun - you have to be trained to use knife for "self-defense" otherwise it can be turn to "self-offence" in fast and painful way.

[@schmalzilla1985]

Yes and no. A firearm yes, there is more of a learning curve when it comes to aiming and firing, but the main thing is the willingness to use it to harm another individual. The stopping power at a distance you can maintain from your opponent is the most beneficial thing about them. Reach is King for any confrontation with a weapon. A knife by comparison doesn't require that much training, stab, stab, stab, slash, slash, slash. Mostly it's the willingness to actually harm another individual. Contrary to popular "self-defense specialists", it's vastly easier to out run and scream for help against someone with a knife, than to get within reach, and try to take it. That goes for you using a knife as well, you're opponent is at a huge disadvantage just because you have a knife and they don't.

[@seattlemassagetherapy]

Yupp!

[@peen2804]

Generic blanket statement KZbin comment platitudes. Wowee. As with most things in life, it just depends lol.

[@NaythenSchrock]

The Blade and the Lady are a very attractive combination. Sounds like a great movie idea

[@ictpilot]

Just check your local laws because some places you can't have a fixed blade over 3" long. Otherwise yes.

[@ironjohn5914]

Being military trained and have fought in two wars never hold a knife out front of you with that forward grip, keep it by your side close to you...

[@dragonfitter]

When do the military get in knife fights? If they are within a mile of the enemy something is going wrong!

[@ironjohn5914]

@@dragonfitter trained in the trenches.....

[@GrizzlyTank]

@@dragonfitter literally every military in the history of forever. Bladed weapons have been essential kit for armed forces from the Stone Age to modern day.

[@knt3424]

I was told by a military trainer, (a friend, I was never military)... But he said to grip the handle by making a fist around the handle, blade sticking out opposite side from thumb. Any thoughts on that?

[@dragonfitter]

@@GrizzlyTankok so how many people got stabbed to death by American soldiers in Ww2 Vietnam or Afghanistan? I bet not many 🤣 the military don’t use knives to kill people you fool they have guns and tanks for that

[@tordenvaer480]

I personally carry a big bowie knife with me whenever I'm out because i live in the forest and there's bears,cougars,wolves,coyotes,and deer or elk which can be just as dangerous as predators so it's just nice having a blade with me plus if I ever were to get lost I have something that I can use to make shelter and fire furthermore I can use it to hunt if I needed to and to skin game

[@bloodlove93]

my edc for over a decade now ha been my gryphon m10, 4 inch blade, vg10 steel, great handling and ergonomics, amazing little sheath that's super compact and best of all,if the price hasn't changed, it's only about $100 of 40 plus sheath knives i own its my most used and carried and i definitely recommend checking it out, the g clip is easy to attach and tack off and can reverse for iwb concealed, no belt needed so any clothing works unlike many sheaths.

[@MrStonelion63]

Never take a knife to a gun fight,

[@rockmcdwayne1710]

You'd be surprised how effective it can be though. I mean, yeah, if bullets are already flying then get some cover and get the hell out of there but, surprise attack with a knife can be very effective and quite lethal... allthough, not sure how it works in legal terms, attack/self defence?!

[@franklinj1038]

Thanks Melissa your a great teacher of knives and you really beautiful 😊

[@DrewishBear]

Don’t compliment them 😮 it’s the exact same as getting water on a magwai!

[@DarkSatan95]

This is not good advice, you'll end up bleeding out with whomever you fought.

[@jordanjtbraun]

Careful. No. 1 reason, Self-defense just made that fixed blade illegal here in Canada. Yup. If you happen to be in Canada and the police ask why you have a knife, tell them it is for cutting apples for eating, or trimming your nails. If you are carrying it for Self-defense, now it is a weapon and is illegal.

[@ChopinIsMyBestFriend]

craaazy. In tennessee I could carry a sword. If I could somehow conceal a katana, no problem lol I usually carry a pocket knife but at times I do have a belt knife that’s huge for when I go in the woods

[@jordanjtbraun]

@@ChopinIsMyBestFriend oh. You can carry a sword in Canada... as long as it is for "sport"... no different than a hockey stick. But if I carried a sword for self defense (or even a hockey stick for that matter), now it is criminal.

[@benjamin593]

Canadian "Wrong Think" laws 😶

[@Yorktown-pb8bd]

The globalist lucifarian child molesting lefties are trying to make things that way here in the USA. Sounds like Sodom and Gomorrah courts. Self defense is not a bad word. It is a God given right.

[@Teo_live]

Same as Australia. It is illegal to carry a knife or (any martial weapon really) for "self-defense", but you can carry it to and from preparation of food. So basically just pull the apple-knife excuse.

[@jotasenator]

I need al my knives to have a guard

[@McShavey]

If you've ever hunted, the struggle is real XD

[@PatrickMagToast]

I love how in the US people don't take this this advertisement seriously, because it's "only a blade", while in Germany, this girl would go straight into jail for carrying a weapon.

[@flyoverkid55]

That's why it's good to be American. We here in the U.S. realized over 200 years ago that criminals will always be armed and they ignore laws.

[@PatrickMagToast]

Well, yes. If we are talking about knives, you might be right. But guns are an entirely different story. They are really hard to get by in Germany and that's a good thing. The worst thing a criminal might have here is indeed a knive and you can counter that with pepper pray(which is illegal as well lol).

[@kursantstrzelecki2958]

@@flyoverkid55 "criminals will always be armed and they ignore laws" - sounds like police, to large extent

[@flyoverkid55]

@@kursantstrzelecki2958 Perhaps that's true where you live, I have a different perspective on it. Cops are people, some are real pinheads but most are just doing a job.

[@PatrickMagToast]

Well they might be armed in the US cause it's easy to get weapons. In other countries they literally don't exist in the first place. And yes, cops are just people but to many of them are corrupt, racist, incompetent... Even if it's just 1 out of 10, the consequences on society are huge.

[@peterem]

Fixed blades only draw faster if you have open access to them. If you are wearing a sweater or a jacket, the classic folder in your pocket is a clear winner. Believe me, it is tested in practice.

[@zoltan2728]

Especially folders with emerson or emerson-like opener.

[@peterem]

Yes! You are right!

[@emmanuelheyligen7322]

never seen you before, first time seeing you while scrolling on a lazy hour on youtube....you're a soldier. have a good one.

[@scottcoley1906]

"Never bring a knife to a gun fight " Sean Connery

[@LeeAxonisDigifin]

Made in America, where carrying weapons on a daily basis is seen as 'normal'.

[@Jackie_XIII]

Well yeah, haven't you ever heard of a PVP server? America is Player Versus Player and Australia is Player Versus Environment.

[@burnin.bridges]

Youll never understand if you dont live here. Hows the crime rates per capita over there?

[@justh4195]

​​@@burnin.bridgesif it's Australia or the UK then the murder rate is 5x lower. You know what the top 10 countries with the lowest murder rates per capita have in common? Strict gun laws. Wild concept

[@SalvadoporGracia]

​@justh4195 The U.K. and Australia are significantly smaller countries than the United States and dont have as many major cities. Crime rates are usually lower when there are fewer people.

[@justh4195]

@@SalvadoporGracia China has a lower murder rate per capita. Guns ARE the problem

[@dalehazard8016]

I will definitely not mess around with this woman unless I had my gun with me. Never bring a knife to a gun fight.

[@Bapuji42]

I'd mess around with this woman, if she was into it.

[@luishernandez5732]

I agree...it's lightweight and very attractive. Love it!

[@gesugaoevilface7876]

Using a knife for self defense is as dangerous to the defender as the attacker. Never use a knife for self defense. Use a more reliable weapon.

[@oldsailor9022]

Sound advice. As a survivor of 2 fights against attackers armed with knives, both fights ended on the ground wrestling for control of the knife. Strength and weight determing the outcome far more than technique technique

[@Njazmo]

@@oldsailor9022 you live in a wrong place.

[@silo3com]

​@@Njazmohe's a pirate

[@rossbelcher]

Like common sense

[@Markustempest]

That's just a training issue at the end of the day. You can say the same about a gun. Obviously a gun is superior to a knife in every situation for fighting. But sometimes all you got on you is the knife and the point of the video is that a fixed blade will be better than a folding knife for all these purposes.

[@ftc9258]

This girl picked SELF DEFENCE for the 1st reason...

[@blacktemplarbrotherlucius1935]

She's f'ed if the attacker has a gun.

[@nunyabizness3882]

​@@blacktemplarbrotherlucius1935Look at her... They couldn't bring themselves to shoot something so gorgeous.

[@JoeyJordan-b6k]

Love fixed blades, and you too Melissa ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@chaseschallen1508]

Great vid, ma’am, but I should mention demoing the quick draw with a smile was far scarier than I think was necessary 😅

[@anochtluke]

Totally agree, I've always chosen a fixed when I was on a jod for SD

[@em34ev3r]

All sold out you did a great job of advertising this!

[@louiepauda6275]

I like how you know all that! You also look adventurous and that gets me thinking well into my past when I was always sharpening something that makes sense like the "Fix Blade"! Cool! Thx?

[@cherokeemetal]

My wife loves my fixed blade....it never fails 🤘🏼

[@richardkev3077]

That’s a great knife, and it’s well beyond my budget.

[@Hroffsimeonov]

Nice, absolutely true, I confirm everything! 💯

[@twoeagles19]

Agree 👍 Very quick moves you have Madame.

[@nobody.important971]

You can also do light prying with full tang fixed blades. Which makes it superior to folding knives

[@jaybee2812]

Companies throw made in the USA to increase their prices, made in the USA or not that piece of metal shouldn’t be 250 dollars, that’s insane

[@conan12345678901]

Not disagreeing, but she says in the caption it's 225 and it's listed on their website at 225. Why say it's 250?

[@Matt-jk1kr]

​@@conan12345678901tax?

[@LogisticallyMisrepresented]

Didn't you see the Paracord wrap.!?

[@treybowers154]

​@@LogisticallyMisrepresentedparacord wraps aren't all they're cracked up to be, trust me. Definitely wouldn't pay 225 for something I could make in my backyard for $50 or less.

[@jaybee2812]

@@conan12345678901taxes and shipping is almost 260 I don’t count the shipping but after taxes is 250

[@JuanRaul-g1e]

Melissa, eres genial con tu destreza y habilidades. Además tienes muy buen gusto al escoger tus armas. Saludos desde Cuba.

[@praksangsuwan9881]

Attractive and made in the USA. I'm sold. ❤❤

[@DavidSinanan]

It's totally a trick shot, but I can draw a folded folder, throw it while deploying it. Short range only. She makes good points, not arguing. I love throwing knives.

[@TheSolongsidekick]

Yeah I'm going to absolutely call bullshit on anyone's ability to reliably and consistently throw a folding knife as they're deploying it. You either have no clue how to throw knives properly or are locked squarely in the Dunning Kruger effect.

[@DavidSinanan]

@@TheSolongsidekick bro, I never said I could do it every time! Hence trick shot. I said 'I can'. Not reliably and consistently. It's a very difficult throw. I have been throwing no flip for over 20 years though. I can reliably and consistently plant a knife on 2 inch targets at 5 feet with good penetration. I 'can' throw with rotation, but not effectively, just for fun. For the throw with deployment from closed I use a crkt m16-z with a thumb stud. And I'm throwing into cardboard. And it takes multiple tries, every time. I'm familiar with the Dunning-Kruger effect and that's not the case in this situation. I'd never consider it anything other than a trick shot with no other practical value except that it's f**king cool when you plant it!

[@TheSolongsidekick]

@@DavidSinanan okay I'll apologize for my tone, but I don't understand or why you do it if - unless I misunderstanding - it's kind of a roll of the dice if it's going to work is it something you show off in public? I'd be too nervous about messing it up and then mess it up every time. Are you pulling from your belt and basically underhand/sidearming it? I assume you're using a knife with a thumb stud or a spine flipper? I can see how if you're opening it from the spine with your pointer fingerb you could use that to stabilize a quick throw, but with a thumb stud that would just throw a bunch of force into it along a new plane. Also, are you carrying it in your pocket?

[@KekoOmega]

Guaranteed one of the cops we’re thinking “we’re going to need a bigger squad car” 😂 And she called them pigs?? 😂

[@josephsimeon6117]

Agreed. Always carry a fixed blade everywhere you go.

[@usafa1993]

Very attractive and made in the USA. Nice.

[@prokokex1365]

Usa made , light weight and very attractive💯💯 Knife is attractive too

[@richardkidger0250]

So cool. Every Dad would be proud to have a daughter like her. Watch out lads. 😅

[@FredMiller-lf2fj]

I have one of those. They're pretty good 😊

[@TrueBasketball23]

The good looking lady got me with the made in America

[@snoogans2010]

Front belt is the best it’s nice when you can slide front front right hip to centre for moving from prone to siding to standing

[@ColinMills-g6k]

That is a beautiful person showing It👍

[@Hughmonte]

Great job My lady. Fixed blade it is.

[@krismaganti1268]

Thanks darlin I'll get one of those.

[@jeffwilson9324]

It’s an awesome knife, I would only trade mine for another one.

[@cedarjohnson6081]

Speed goat from MKC is one of my favorites. Mini goat is my edc, great knives

[@timothyjburton]

Knife for self defense: V-42. Go glad I got to learn to use that knife.

[@djbrock65]

Great - that’s just what we need more of in South East London at the moment 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@floatinsun]

Not sure about the knife, but the smile is priceless 😅🎉❤

[@johnkuncho7239]

Thank you Lorena!