I just realized that more people carry knives than you would think. Personally, I'm a bit hesitant, as a defensive knife can easily give you the edge/save your life but also land you in a world of trouble with the law, or escalate a situation enough to the point where someone pulls a gun. Or if your jumped and they get to the knife before you can, you gave them a weapon. I have had enough training and using my rough rider sunfish to realize that when someone has a knife, someone will get cut. That and fixed blades rule, as they don't collapse on your finger (still have a scar).
With it being campus though, weapons are prohibited. Only tools are not %-}. I'm sure that most people carrying will be in for a world of hurt if they were caught, even with a two hand folder. I'm not comfortable bringing my sunfish for this reason. If you are going to get in trouble, you might as well carry a one hander. If you don't want to get in trouble, carry a tool.
Being said, I'm considering carrying a SAK Mini Champ or a Leatherman Juice to always have as a last resort. Both are great tools to have around, especially for my major. If only the jeep multi-tool were smaller, it's a one hand knife/multi-tool and allows for a better grip. Both the juice and mini champ have knives, and can also be used as a good impact tool (pliers/pen). Right now I'm leaning towards the SAK, as it is smaller and would be more easily concealable in my jean pocket.
I'm just not sure if either can do any good though, as the knives are small, need two hands to pull out, are not fixed (so only slashes), and the handles are kinda slick. That and my first line of defense should be good enough in most cases: my wallet with a fair amount of cash to please just about any mugger.
Would it even be worth bringing one of these tools? Should I go empty handed? Or should I go defensive? Either way, I know the element of surprise is key. Nobody sees or hears, nobody knows.
With it being campus though, weapons are prohibited. Only tools are not %-}. I'm sure that most people carrying will be in for a world of hurt if they were caught, even with a two hand folder. I'm not comfortable bringing my sunfish for this reason. If you are going to get in trouble, you might as well carry a one hander. If you don't want to get in trouble, carry a tool.
Being said, I'm considering carrying a SAK Mini Champ or a Leatherman Juice to always have as a last resort. Both are great tools to have around, especially for my major. If only the jeep multi-tool were smaller, it's a one hand knife/multi-tool and allows for a better grip. Both the juice and mini champ have knives, and can also be used as a good impact tool (pliers/pen). Right now I'm leaning towards the SAK, as it is smaller and would be more easily concealable in my jean pocket.
I'm just not sure if either can do any good though, as the knives are small, need two hands to pull out, are not fixed (so only slashes), and the handles are kinda slick. That and my first line of defense should be good enough in most cases: my wallet with a fair amount of cash to please just about any mugger.
Would it even be worth bringing one of these tools? Should I go empty handed? Or should I go defensive? Either way, I know the element of surprise is key. Nobody sees or hears, nobody knows.