which would cause more damage in hand to hand combat or for self defense??? a plain solid blade or a serrated blade ??
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Even though I have never been in a knife fight, I would suspect the serrated blade would. Because the high points on the serration meet the object first, there will be more pressure per area available at these high points. This will allow the serration to puncture and tear the object easier. Thanks, Glen from CampingStuff
2133924
this knife is more of a survival knife it is extremely durable and well built, if you want a combat knife look at the LMF II by Gerber. This knife is definitely not for daily carry it is to bulky therefor it cant really be used for defense. If you are looking for a tactical fixed blade knife go with a cold steel kobun. I love that blade it is extremely sharp, way sharper than the gerber when it arrives. hope my response can aid you in the search for a fixed blade knife
1120000
I don't know if there is any difference. However, the serrated blade is essential,so make sure your choice has this. I use mine all the time. It is my favorite garden implement.
702472
Plain edge, any type of serrations are hard for me to sharpen quickly and why I didn't buy the combo.
833088
Honestly, for home defense, you need a shotgun or pistol. But if you're against those, then the smaller version, the Crusher, would be better. The Smasher is very long so a smaller club would be preferable.
786905
I have the tanto blade and the double edge blade both are very well balance and for someone with small hands it's fits mine very well the handle is not quits as bulky as it appears so if in a knife fight or combat I believe it would actually give that person an edge to the opponent as it will protect the hand more and let's be honest metal hurts worse than a hand. Great knife I love it
1150840
Not if they are edged, that is for sure. The material is a polymer designed to resist impact, not cutting. If it were edged, my bet would be that it would get sliced in half - or at least the weapon would bite into it hard. For a non-edged metal weapon, you are probably safe as long as the weapon isn't terribly heavy; it can take full-force blows from a bokken wielded by a master in Kendo (personally tested) with nary a scratch, and that's saying something.
753407
Yes this is a plain edge knike. It does come with a serrated edge see: The BENCHMADE 300SSN AXIS FLIPPER WITH COMBO EDGE
998332
I have seen a set of these and they are good but it should be noted that throwing knifes is a less than perfect means of self defense. A knife in the hand is worth two in the bush, you may not always have a weapon but you always have your hands, don't bring a knife to a gun fight, the mind is the best weapon.
1481004
I prefer it.it seems to hold an edge longer. If your in the fence about this or the 561 I would go south the die-hard as an edc. The 561 is mainly if you want a self defense knife.
1816271
NO, THE BLADE IS NON-Serrated, watch out though because it is razor sharp. Have already nicked myself a couple of times, not the knives fault.
890691
Serrated without question. I was given an original (series 1) and I also have a series 2. I wish I could find another original, although the two is a great knife as well. ..
2240781
Yes. But please keep in mind that a knife is almost never considered an ideal first line weapon for home or self defense. I am a former US Army Airborne Ranger, and a combat veteran. I was given what amounts to the best hand to hand/close quarters training that a person could ever hope to receive, and still think of a knife (in the defensive role)as a weapon of last resort.
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It would depend on what sort of 'trained' fighter he was. Some prefer to flip the blades between their hands to confuse the attacker, while others prefer to simply use a one handed approach. This knife is very good for a melee situation. It is actually designed as a sort of modded brass knuckles. When using it to attack, you just attack as if you're in a fist-fight. Just watch that sharp blade.
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Haven't had a chance to beat mine up quite yet... I don't think batoning would hurt it much... at all really. It's a Brickhouse of a knife, very heavy, very sturdy. Also, if you do manage to mess this beast up, at least it was only $20 right?
1660757
The one I got and reviewed was the plain edge, but the link attached to the question is the serrated.
581445
The picture is serrated, but the blade comes as stated...plain. a nice knife for the money, but if you don't have one already, get a spyderco paramilitary 2. A beautiful blade! Hard to get on amazon, so try knife center, or midway knife. beware of fakes on ebay. good luck.