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Originally Posted by Alnamvet68
OK, y'all have got me in a knife buying mood, and after several days of angst, I've narrowed down my choices to 2 knives, The Gerber Applegate-Fairbairn Covert or the Spyderco Native Lightweight Black Blade Combo. Can y'all help a guy decide? 
P.S. They're both USA made, btw. |
It needs to fit in you pocket, but geez, ya gotta leave it behind when you go to certain buildings, in areas where you need it the most.
It needs to have a button on the blade that takes it to open and lock quickly.
I had a Gerber that fit his bill, 4". My wife and I were returning from down town STL late at night, we take the train from the closest parking lot.
The gent slyly, on his part he thought, slid up behind me and as he grabbed for me I spun and held the Gerber close to his breathing apparatus. We talked, he decided something else somewhere else was calling and left.
He did not understand that walking point or even training to walk point keeps one vigilant. The Gerber saved us and or our wallets. I vote Gerber or a reasonable facsimile.
Keep both the knife and your focus very sharp.