I plan to keep this in my purse to cut my sandwiches at lunchtime for the most and, since I live in a crime-ridden area, if I'm attacked I'd like to do some good stabbing in the abdomen area. I hate to be so specific about it, but I'm not going to be cutting rope and doing household chores with this thing. Serious. Input?? Anything better to recommend? I can't have a blade more than 6 inches. I plan to keep this in my purse to cut my sandwiches at lunchtime for the most and, since I live in a crime-ridden area, if I'm attacked I'd like to do some good stabbing in the abdomen... » Read More I plan to keep this in my purse to cut my sandwiches at lunchtime for the most and, since I live in a crime-ridden area, if I'm attacked I'd like to do some good stabbing in the abdomen area. I hate to be so specific about it, but I'm not going to be cutting rope and doing household chores with this thing. Serious. Input?? Anything better to recommend? I can't have a blade more than 6 inches. « Show Less
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Dear Farmer. I hope you do run into bad people also I am not qualify to answer stabbing question. As a knife, I use it for rough duty; cutting cardboard boxes, wires, and etc. It may not be idea for cutting sandwich since the serration is rather deep for it's size. Best at cutting light rope. It is a tactical style knife so it is intimidating. I had mine for a few months and I am happy with it.
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This will suit just fine. Plus, it's easy to open. Smith and Wesson also makes a knife with a seatbelt cutter and glass breaker as well....good for the purse and car. I recommend them both, cause I own them both.
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I'm sorry but I see you don't need this knife, and if you'll be attacked better to use small electric shock with batteries. let militarizes and other specialists to use it.
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I'm a police officer in Oregon and bought these for my guys. They are good quality and would recommend them for what you are looking for. I plan on getting some more for the guys I have working for me this year.
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I had an oxo and a larger Industrial size as well and I tossed all In Favor of my beneiner. The beneiner can be made to slice any thickness, not just "settings" that can limit you. I can do paper thin slices and custom slices where others can't. It's also not clunky and awkward once you get used to handling it. I have two of them and I'm a chef as well and we have two at our restaurant. They can be Sharpened by any knife sharpener and if you know how to sharpen a blade properly, you can gently do it yourself. I wholeheartedly approve and I bet you you'll find yourself reaching for the beneiner in favor of all the others. I already got one for my beau for Christmas! I had an oxo and a larger Industrial size as well and I tossed all In Favor of my beneiner. The beneiner can be made to slice any thickness, not just "settings" that can limit you. I can do paper thin slices and custom slices where others can't. It's also not clunky and awkward once you get used to handling it. I have two of them and I'm a chef as well and we have two at our restaurant. They can be Sharpened by any knife sharpener and if you know how to sharpen a blade properly, you can gently do it yourself. I wholeheartedly approve and I bet you you'll find yourself... » Read More I had an oxo and a larger Industrial size as well and I tossed all In Favor of my beneiner. The beneiner can be made to slice any thickness, not just "settings" that can limit you. I can do paper thin slices and custom slices where others can't. It's also not clunky and awkward once you get used to handling it. I have two of them and I'm a chef as well and we have two at our restaurant. They can be Sharpened by any knife sharpener and if you know how to sharpen a blade properly, you can gently do it yourself. I wholeheartedly approve and I bet you you'll find yourself reaching for the beneiner in favor of all the others. I already got one for my beau for Christmas! « Show Less
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For normal, non-extreme knife fights, I would recommend an inexpensive fixed-blade knife. It is completely ok to cheap out if you will not be extreme knife fighting, as normal knife fights are somewhat dull like the blades used in them.
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I think it depends on each state laws, it is a very small knife, still i don´t know if it is illegal to carry a knife this small in public. I suppose that carrying a knife in public could get some people nervous, but this knife in the poket is very discrete. The blade is smaller than four fingers. You can google for state laws about knife carrying. Hope it helps to decide, it is a fantastic EDC knife, is worth every penny.
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Trusting the word of a random person on Amazon will land you in jail. Look up your state penal code and make the determination. The rules for states are often written in cryptic language that makes it a mess anyway. Search "California knife laws" on google and read the whole thing. Hope you figure it out, this knife looks pretty nifty.
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Hi Corgi, it would totally be suitable. Just a reminder that this knife is HUGE! The blade is 10". And it is so sharp that is dangerous, but it works wonderful. I bake my own bread and needed a bigger knife i thought. However I think it is wonderful and I love it. At the moment Im looking for a sheath cause you cannot touch it accidentally , it is that sharp. Also carved a pork butt with it the other day. Works like a dream.
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If you want things razor thin, the non-serrated blade is, literally, the only way to go. The serrated will tear the food apart if you try to make ultra thin slices.
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You are right, this isn't a knife you want to be cutting with for hours. It's a knife you want to carry in your pocket to always have handy to open boxes from Amazon.com, cut string or tape, nick off an errant twig on a tree, etc. Very handy, but not an "extended use" knife.
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Hi. I'd probably use the French Chefs knife for those kinds of things. It has a thicker spine than most of the other knives and it's long enough to deal with the bigger veges like the butternut squash.
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the blade is less than 2 inches, 5 cm long. My swiss knife has a 6 cm. blade, it is not a dagger but anything can become a lethal weapon.
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I see someone replied for the dimensions. I wrote a review about preventing the rods from splitting and bending. As of today, I have yet to bend one or see any shavings coming out of my block using the care I described. I love mine still! It looks great on my counter... If it helps, for large knives I have a chef knife, a santoku, a bread knife, a utility knive and two slicing knives. I have 4 smaller knives, two of which are paring knives. I also have two pairs of kitchen shears. I wouldn't put anything else in it. The largest blades do stick out a little but it's never been an issue. There is enough room that things wiggle in easily. Hope that helps! I see someone replied for the dimensions. I wrote a review about preventing the rods from splitting and bending. As of today, I have yet to bend one or see any shavings coming out of my block using the care I described. I love mine still! It looks great on my counter... If it helps, for large knives I have a chef knife, a santoku, a bread knife, a utility knive and two slicing knives. I have 4 smaller knives, two of which are paring knives. I also have two pairs of kitchen shears. I wouldn't put anything else in it. The largest blades do stick out a little but it's never been an issue.... » Read More I see someone replied for the dimensions. I wrote a review about preventing the rods from splitting and bending. As of today, I have yet to bend one or see any shavings coming out of my block using the care I described. I love mine still! It looks great on my counter... If it helps, for large knives I have a chef knife, a santoku, a bread knife, a utility knive and two slicing knives. I have 4 smaller knives, two of which are paring knives. I also have two pairs of kitchen shears. I wouldn't put anything else in it. The largest blades do stick out a little but it's never been an issue. There is enough room that things wiggle in easily. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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It is sharp, and should cut meat, but as for sharpening, since it is a serrated blade, it would take special precautions. The serrations are large so easier than if they were tiny.
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Mary, I would recommend checking with your local authorities(Police ,etc.) in your state as it varies. Im from the great state of Texas where it is practically mandatory (just kidding) to carry a knife as soon as you can walk - we won't go into handguns...but I believe generally if the blade is under 4 inches it's okay - please check in your state.
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Sorry for the delay. Yes this would be a great knife for that. The straight blad is super sharp and the serrated part is great for cutting rope. I've been very pleased with the knife and have used it for many different tasks
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I found that the only thing it was useful for was very thin cuts like lunch meat. Mine was used once..... I only seem to use my serrated blade.
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I make jerky all the time. I use the non-serrated for cutting meat. It seems to work best to have the meat frozen firm but not solid. I don't even know anymore where the serrated blade is that came with it. I haven't tried cutting cheese, but I suspect that the non-serrated one would be best for that as well. Not sure what the serrated one would be good for, maybe bread??
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As far as pocket folders go, it is on the larger end of the spectrum in both size and weight but not so bad as compared to 300 line. It is a cool looking knife but, more importantly, it is incredibly durable and is one of the best performing folders I have ever had. I've always been wary of liner locking mechanisms but haven't had any complaints with this one. To answer your question, I don't think it would be an issue if carried in your purse. I have to wear slacks and suits every day to work yet I still carry my knife clipped in my pocket without any issues or annoyances. I would look into the partially serrated version for uses you are describing though.