Come at me bro!
Bringing a knife to a gun fight, even a really big knife, is fail.
Guns exist. This relegates knives to mere utility function, for those of us civilized enough to carry a gun...
But, a good knife can come in handy- and serve as a good back-up to a sidearm, should something go wrong, run out of ammo, etc. I dont think anyone is suggesting "taking a knife to gunfight" on here.
That aside, I began making, carrying and selling my own knives for over the last yr. or so. I always have a knife, of one type or other, on my person, with or without my sidearm. Often times, 2 or more ( Halligan neck knife, pocket-folder,plus on fixed-blade on the belt.)
My larger ones, though, I mainly wear OC @/around the home. More for practical reasons, than any OC/CC concerns of the public, when out and about. Still working on sheath ideas for my larger ones, that are comfy to sit/drive/etc. with day-to-day.
My latest pocket folder -Maple handles - just finshing this one, actually
My larger one- bout 4.75" AUS8 blade
This one, however, goes with me just about everywhere- handy little thing- I use it for odd tasks/chores around the home, and for cutting my leathers and hides for sheaths, and holsters-
Another of my lil ones= with Purpleheart and Bocote handles - Maple handles for same, are in the works now.
And, another of my big ones- this one, to be made with Purpleheart handles, is going to a Cav Scout troop in Afghanistan when she's finished.
And the smaller twin of my Large one- a bit more practical for day-to-day OC carry -
With Mahogany for the handles
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