[PoorMuttly]

..did I mention the advisability of carrying TWO knives...whatever they are...?...

[about the "billyclub" grip....Muttly does that...well..he does both...around the wrist for retention, then twists it, and does the thumb thing, then a Saber grip, or whatever the tool requires for the job. This way....it can get out of hand, but not drop too far]

...thanks for mentioning it though...since it has worked so far....but always room for perfection !!!

A handy hobby...and quite sobering, and useful in "the lifelong fight for righteousness." (T.R.)

[Travis McGee]

I'll pass along this tip for new arrivals. Red light traffic time is perfect for knife sharpening. Just keep your favorite Arkansas or diamond block or whatever handy, and get your various blades shaving sharp in that dead time.

By getting used to putting away and taking out whatever blade you happen to be working on, you are making yourself very nimble fingered. A knife that can be out in a flash is just about perfect if some dirtbag tries to open your door or reach in your window. (I live in Kali, guns are frowned upon in cars.)

[PoorMuttly]

...and did I mention that my Kershaw cam-action knife is very nice...

Switchblades better than Gravity...switchblade draws faster than (real) Sheath Knife, depending..but is complicated...and better used for slashing, not full-use-without-hesitation (which if you don't do...you have handed YOUR killer the tool to do it with)...Muttly figures that IF you muster your full unhesitating determination at the instant it will save your life...even later....your equipment should be as strong and simple as possible.

...and as taught in SCUBA..."3 knives : 1 to lose, 1 to break, 1 to save your life" ....and that's not including the Bolt Cutters, Breaker Bar and ratchet collection...and Vise Grips.

"Sport Diving" is a mortal experiment too...if done correctly !