Choosing the Right EDC Knife

By Brad Fitzpatrick

Every day each of us makes life-and-death decisions, though the impact of those choices may not be immediately apparent.

Remembering to buckle a seatbelt, taking prescription medication, and checking both ways before stepping into an intersection may not seem like life-changing choices, but in an instant the effects of those choices can be realized.

If you’re a member of the law enforcement community “life-changing choices” may mean taking a few extra seconds to evaluate a suspect in a traffic stop before approaching. For military professionals, following basic orders and staying aware of your surroundings may be all that it takes to stay alive another day.

Choosing to carry a knife and having that knife accessible to you is one of those choices that are critically important.

A knife may seem like more of a convenience—a tool for opening boxes and letters—in the worst scenario that thin metal blade may be all that separates you from death.

Why an EDC Knife
This was true for a U.S. solider on foot patrol in the Middle East. Based upon his testimonial there was nothing extraordinary about the particular day when his everyday carry knife would prove invaluable—the objective of the mission was to meet with local community leaders to …Read the Rest

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