Advice on knife for daughter

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Gerber MKII

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She might be able to hide it on her equipment vest or on belt.

Or... Benchmade SOCP. Can't get a picture to load. It's smaller, easier to hide. A little high priced but maybe worth it. Good small knife with finger ring for retention. If she gets her gun grabbed she can draw it quick and use it to get the guy off of her.
 
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Weight is also a consideration, these things add up and have to be carried a full work day.

I don't think a large knife is a good choice.
 
I recommend a Spyderco endura with 1/2 serrations and wave feature. Thin and light, so easy to carry in multiple locations, quality design, capable of very sharp edge, fast to deploy with 1 hand, useful for every day tasks, easy for cutting things like a seat belt, and effective for extreme close range defense.
 
rperyam said:
Our daughter is getting started in law enforcement. A friend of hers just showed her the boot knife that she carry's at work. I would like to get her something she could actually use at work. For those of you in this field, what would you suggest? She has carried a small SAK forever and is very comfortable with all types of knives. So folder, fixed blade, serrated? Pocket, belt, boot? We are rural if that would make a difference. Thanks
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So what did you get for her?
 
No. Sonny Barger of the Hells Angels claimed he carried one as did others. That’s why it was used on the cover.

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Merely pointing out others believed it a worthwhile fighting knife. And, I would agree it’s not just a skinning/hunting knife. I own two. Am not a Hells Angel. I also own several ball peen hammers, another favorite of the bikers.

Not good. Not bad. Just fact.
 

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Officers'Wife said:
OK, I am not an LEO but I have done my time working in an ambulance. I have found this useful on many occasions.

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I wouldn't pick a very pointy knife in EMS because of the danger of injuring a patient in a fluid situation.

I really wouldn't want anything with a sharp point around a patient ESPECIALLY not in a moving vehicle.

I'd choose Trauma Shears over anything with that long of a point.

I remember a review of The Buck 119 hunting knife in which the reviewer pointed out that with that long sweeping tip the user ran the risk of nicking the gut and dumping the intestinal contents (AKA Poop) into the body cavity and ruining the meat.

I get the same impression from this knife. That tip is WAY too long to be using around a patient ESPECIALLY a moving patient
 
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sgt127 said:
Merely pointing out others believed it a worthwhile fighting knife. And, I would agree it’s not just a skinning/hunting knife.
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Sure, that's what I think of with a Sharpfinger. Many deer dressed with them by many people and many people wounded and killed with them. Part of the reason being they were inexpensive, minimalist, reasonably made, and could take a heck of an edge.

As an old whitewater boater and wilderness first responder I wouldn't use it where I had to be concerned at all about nicking/puncturing someone being rescued (or self rescuing) because of that "stabby" point, but I wouldn't throw any shade at it as a weapon.

Another easily overlooked rescue knife that I have experience with is the CRKT Bearclaw E.R. I sold a bunch of those to National Guard and EMS folks when the knives first came out. The TANG helo guys wanted them to cut ropes free in a hurry when they were dropping DEA and state drug taskforce guys on rappelling lines that got tangled in trees and the aircraft was bucking. The EMS guys wanted them because they had to use a blunt tipped knife.

Not to be overlooked is Victorinox -
 
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rperyam said:
Our daughter is getting started in law enforcement. A friend of hers just showed her the boot knife that she carry's at work. I would like to get her something she could actually use at work. For those of you in this field, what would you suggest? She has carried a small SAK forever and is very comfortable with all types of knives. So folder, fixed blade, serrated? Pocket, belt, boot? We are rural if that would make a difference. Thanks
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So, what did you get?
 
JShirley said:
The MKII is not an appropriate choice, being overly large, and with a double-edged blade. It is literally a combat knife.
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I liked your post and completely get what youre saying. the following is done with respect to you and is in no way intended as an argument or saying im right, youre wrong. i think, in fact, you are correct. for normal times before everything went to ****.

in this day and age, law enforcement in the US is now become a "Combat" situation. I have 2 relatives that were or still are LEO's and i want them to have the best. if not a large dagger, then another good solid sheath knife, perhaps an Esee 5 in black to blend in with the gear..

Peace on you and yours! :D
 
While I hear what you're saying, the liability in carrying a 6" bladed combat knife far outweighs any potential value. I took some flack from my squad for my ~5ish bladed knife I carried on my first deployment- and I was an infantryman in a combat zone! (I used that knife several times during fire missions, incidentally.) The officer can expect ridicule and loss of respect at best if she carries that MKII.

A small "get off me" knife (ARK, TDI) meant to make someone let go of the officer or her weapon, AND a rescue hook or knife would be the optimal solution.

John
 
My mind went here first regardless of all the stuff above.

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Or at least to some sort of similar setup. Strap cutter, serated blade for other needs, and a plain edge for cleaner cuts.

But honestly my mind goes to the need for two knives if she wants something geared more towards "Get the hell off me!". Maybe a Yojimbo. Easy to deploy, and my Yojumbo came scary scary sharp.

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However there are plenty of knives that would work in a struggle, including the first one I posted.

I guess I'm thinking mostly utility, but having a defensive tool is always good.

To me the easy answer is a Hogue Deka in Magnacut. Good all purpose blade shape and affordable.
 
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You’re in the PNW correct?

this is a good class for pocket folder self defense-

https://www.insightstraining.com/view_course.asp?courseID=5

I always found for folders the Spyderco Delica is great. The Spyderco wave models are handy too.

…as for last ditch self defense hopefully a backup pistol will be part of her repertoire once she gets into full patrol status. One issue with “tactical fixed blades” is they’re (more) likely to be available to be grabbed by the wrong person in close quarters situations. Unless they’re concealed or set up in a way to facilitate retention.
 
That's a valid point. One of the advantages to several of the knives suggested, like the TDI, is that not only does it avoid the rookie mistake of appearing to carry unsuitable gear, they also tend to be very low observability. It's easy to not understand that you're viewing a knife- there's even a version with a bent "banana" grip!
 
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