concealed backup knife

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Does anyone use a knife, as a backup, that is completely hidden and hardly ever used as a tool? I have been looking for a good backup knife that I can conceal to the back of my belt that I use for a 'last-ditch effort.' I have heard great things about www.hideawayknife.com as they offer many different methods of carry. Is anyone familiar with them? I really hope this doesn't sound like an advertisement, I am looking around for one to buy and just came across these.

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http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=5948&forum_id=62&highlight=hideawayknife

The Kabar has been discussed before on this forum do a search and you mightfind reviews.



Benchmade also makes a decent backup knife the CBK

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It's worthwhile to check into the knife carry laws in one's state, and whether a permit/license that allows one to carry a handgun also applies to knives and other weapons.

FWIW, here in Pennsylvania there is no preemption for knife laws, so arguably it is easier to carry a gun than a knife in the state.

ETA: I do like my Ka-Bars though...

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Gotta like states with concealed carry weapons licenses rather than concealed firearms licenses. I do always carry a one hand open pocket knife with me. And I have had knife defense/fighting in martial arts. Because of that, I know the last thing I want to get into is a knife fight. If I have no other option I will use the knife to fight, but that will be a final line of defense.

Always run from a knife and rush a gun - (attributed to Jimmy Hoffa in a quick online search)

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Fixed Blades:

Check out Blackhawk.com, they've got an injection molded, concealment system for their fixed blade knives.

Folding Blades:

I recommend Kershaw with the spring assisted opening, very legal everywhere.