Three reasons to bring a knife to a gun fight (or any fight for that matter)

We tend to devote a lot of time to discussing firearms, in large part because we love them, but also because they’re an essential tool for the warfighter – and in some cases – for the defense of ourselves and others in a domestic setting. I carry a full frame 1911 every day, not because I don’t like the Glock, but because something about how my brain is wired to my hands just makes me a bit more accurate and a bit quicker with the 1911, and like the debate between the iPhone and Android, I prefer what I’m most comfortable with.

So when I visited a friend who lives in a more urban setting recently and we got into a discussion about self-defense, he wasn’t surprised to learn that I was carrying, but lamented about his cultural environment and how it wouldn’t be socially acceptable for him to carry on a daily basis. He punctuated his complaint with, “It seems stupid to worry about my friends’ feelings when someone could sneak up on me in the subway, I know, but I’ve got to work with these people.”

That’s when I produced my other every-day-carry, my trusty pocket knife.

About Alex Hollings

Alex Hollings writes on a breadth of subjects ranging from fitness to foreign policy, all presented through the lens of his experiences as a U.S. Marine, athlete and scholar. A football player, rugby player and fighter, Hollings has spent the better part of his adult life competing in some of the most physically demanding sports on the planet. Hollings possesses a master's degree in communications from Southern New Hampshire University, as well as a bachelor's degree in Corporate and Organizational Communications from Framingham State University.

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Joni S
Hah. You are probably right about that one, Scott.
Scott B
It's simply amazing all the multiple applications that 80s products had. . next thing ya know Aqua Net will be a clear coat for newly painted motor vehicles from the factory : )--
Scott B
Outstanding. . great stuff bro thank you. . always looking for new styles to train in. . . I'll check out Marcadia and Funker Tactical on the Tube tonight. .
Kristie G
LOL I only have one ;-)
WayTooMuchGear
That's some of the most down-to-earth stuff I've read on carry and self defense. I like your approach to the defensive is of the knife. Essentially, go for the kill. There are those in the carry world who warn against the drawing of the weapon until the situation is life or death, for fear of the legal trap of the would-be receiver of the projectile claiming he had no ill intent and was intimitated with the firearm, which puts the armed person in the defendant's seat.