Any good sub 2" self defense knives?

[JosephR]

Any good 2.5" or smaller self defense knives?

I'm looking for a 2.5" or smaller blade on a SD knife that I can carry in Chicago. My girlfriend lives there and I don't feel quite as safe leaving my Benchmade Stryker at home (wish I could carry the P30L!).

What do you guys recommend?

Please no +/- to using a 2.5" blade in a SD situation. It's the legal limit and it will have to do; it's better than nothing!

Thanks!

 

[paddling_man]

Boker Sub-com?

Boker SUBCOM Series - Knifecenter.com

 

[bigcraig]

Is there really a 2" blade restriction in Shitcago?

If so, I have apparently been breaking the law at least two t three times a month.

Also, there is an Emerson waved knife that has a blade less than 2", the model number escapes me though.

 

[JosephR]

Craig- this is just something I was told by a friend who looked into it for himself a few years ago. I did see a guy with a knife tucked into his pocket at Goose Island- had to be bigger than 2"...

The boker is nice but it's a folder...

I like tucking my stryker into my appendix- the clip is covered by a belt and it's pretty innocuous looking when/if you have to reach for it.

 

[4sarge]

State Knife Laws, City & County Ordinances - KnifeLawsOnline.com

Capsule summary of Chicago, Illinois knife-related ordinances:

Chicago – Unlawful to possess switchblades. See, CHICAGO, ILL., MUNICIPAL CODE § 8-24-020 (2005). Concealed carry of dirks, daggers, stilettos, bowie knives, “commando knives”, any knife with blade greater than two and a half inches, ordinary razors, and “other dangerous weapon” prohibited.See, id. Unlawful for person under 18 years of age to carry or possess knife with blade two inches in length or longer.See, id. Carry on person or in vehicle passenger compartment of “utility knife” (e.g., box cutter) by person under 18 years of age prohibited. Certain exceptions apply.See, id. at § 8-24-021. (Excerpted from Knife Laws of the Fifty States: A Guide for the Law-Abiding Traveler, page 48).​

 

[paddling_man]

Aaahhh... Fixed. I must've missed that.

Ranger Knives. (Google.)
Justin Gingrich. (Very, very good guy.)
He makes a knife called a Little Bird. They're typically 2.5" but I bet if you call him directly, he would be happy to make it in 1-7/8".

 

[JosephR]

4sarge- I was JUST about to post that. So it's 2.5" then. How about 2.5" knives then? Thanks for your help guys!

 

[Slab]

yuck. people must have to carry baseball bats or something for personal protection there eh?

 

[JosephR]

Well, I think someone mentioned you can carry a knife provided it's no longer than 2.5"

 

[bigcraig]

Craig- this is just something I was told by a friend who looked into it for himself a few years ago. I did see a guy with a knife tucked into his pocket at Goose Island- had to be bigger than 2"...

The boker is nice but it's a folder...

I like tucking my stryker into my appendix- the clip is covered by a belt and it's pretty innocuous looking when/if you have to reach for it.

Ah, your looking for a fixed blade.

I was wrong, Emerson doesn't have anything smaller than a 2.7" blade on a "wave" knife.

You may have to have one built to your specs, or, make it yourself. There are some pretty neat knife builder kits on the market, wouldn't take much effort in reprofiling a blade to accomodate your need.

 

[bwframe]

Emerson Knives

 

[mercop]

Emerson Knives

Burl beat me to it. The La Griffe is the J Frame of the knife world. - George

 

[Scutter01]

Ka Bar TDI 2 5/16"

 

[slow1911s]

The Emerson CQC-14 Snubby is a great short bladed folder. 2.75" waved blade, but it also includes a full-sized handle. I carry one daily.

 

[Stainer]

my vote is for relocating the girlfriend! or this one

175 Details | Benchmade

 

[tyler34]

my vote

GG&G

also this one

Cold Steel 20BTJ Bird & Trout

 

[esrice]

my vote

GG&G

Interesting. . . .

 

[JosephR]

ooh i like the emerson!

can't relocate her, she works for CPS and has to live in the city

oh well. another reason to buy another knife- not so bad, right?

 

[tyler34]

ooh i like the emerson!

can't relocate her, she works for CPS and has to live in the city

oh well. another reason to buy another knife- not so bad, right?

reason? who needs a reason? I bought a busse NMSFNO yesterday just because I was bored. warning busse's are far worse than EBR disease.

 

[DanO]

Spyderco SPOT serrated. It is an S-shaped skelteton fixed-blade neck knife. It is a hard thing to take away and if you dedicate it as a defense (not a daily utility) knife, it is a vicious little thing. Should cost you about $20.00 through Matthews cutlery or another discounter.