SELF DEFENSE KEYCHAIN CLASSIFICATIONS
by Pong Li
There are a lot of self-defense keychains in Amazon, all of them touting their advantages and efficacy as a self-defense tool. Not all of them are effective, even if you know how to fight. Add that to marketing hype, a slur of reviews, and you get people postponing their purchase; when they should be carrying a defensive weapon or self-defense keychain right now!
If you’re undecided, read our last entry about the best self-defense keychain. It will narrow down your search.
Today we'll classify self-defense keychains according to their weapon attributes or functional characteristics. We’ll concentrate purely on attributes, what's good, what's bad, and its general usage and training.
Let's do away with the marketing hype and a mountain of reviews, sssshall weee?
Here’s a quickie on self-defense keychain classification to those who doesn’t want to read:
If you’re undecided, read our last entry about the best self-defense keychain. It will narrow down your search.
Today we'll classify self-defense keychains according to their weapon attributes or functional characteristics. We’ll concentrate purely on attributes, what's good, what's bad, and its general usage and training.
Let's do away with the marketing hype and a mountain of reviews, sssshall weee?
Here’s a quickie on self-defense keychain classification to those who doesn’t want to read:
- Knuckledusters (TI-EDC, My Kitty Personal Safety Keychain)
- Hand Sticks (Pens, Kubaton, flashlights, ASP Key Defender)
- Projectiles (pepper spray, rocks)
- Linked (chain, monkey fist)
- Others (Not usually keychains but can be used in a self-defense situation)
- Stunners (Tazer, stun gun)
- Improvised (Anything that you can imagine using as a weapon)
- Blades & Last Ditch (knife, guns or anything you can hit with)
Self-Defense Keychain Classification by Attribute
Take note: I, from time to time, say weapon because a self-defense keychain is a weapon. Never forget that. Weapons are designed to hurt another human being. In capable hands, a self-defense keychain can cause serious injury if not end a life.
Knuckledusters "Self-Defense" Tools
What: Anything that reinforces your closed fist is considered a knuckleduster-type weapon. This is probably the most common and the cheapest [can be the cutest self-defense keychain tool] in Amazon. It comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials.
Hands are fragile and could break on impact if you hit a hard target, like the forehead. Knuckleduster-type weapons are basically designed to reinforce your fists. This type of self-defense keychain makes your punches safer for you but not so much for the one receiving it.
The Good: What’s good about knuckleduster type weapons is it’s easy to use and is now very cheap. I used to carry a brass knuckleduster; it’s neither cheap nor portable. It’s heavy, cumbersome, and is definitely not a self-defense keychain tool! Cops would certainly question you for having one on you.
Fortunately, you can now find knuckledusters in Amazon for a fraction of the price and they’re now usually made of lightweight materials such as ABS plastics and titanium. They’re also made to look “friendly” or at times downright beautiful and elegant. Just take a look at the TI-EDC Self-defense Keychain Tool and My Kitty Personal Safety Keychain. You wouldn’t believe that these are knuckledusters!
The Bad: Like it’s traditional counterpart, knuckleduster-type weapons have one minor flaw in my eyes: hand positioning during deployment. It requires fine motor skills to get your fingers into the holes and position the butt end snuggly into your palm. This makes deployment under stress hard and slow. Ideally you should be able to deploy your weapon in 1-2 seconds. Another thing is you loose your dexterity when you have a knuckleduster locked into your fingers. This is why in the last entry I recommend the TI-EDC Self-defense keychain and the Comtech Stinger. Both of which doesn’t lock your fingers into the weapon. I personally prefer the Y-shaped TI-EDC.
Usage & Training: The use of knuckledusters is very simple, punch the face. Secondary targets include the ribs and the neck. You can also hit elbows, writs and hands should the opportunity present itself.
If knuckledusters are your self-defense tool of choice, you need to drill yourself a lot with hand placement and deployment. You need to easily and quickly put it in your hands, ready to fight in 2 seconds or less. Once the weapon is in your hands, it’s easy to use. I recommend some basic boxing training to make this weapon effective.
As long as you know how to punch, you’ll be able to use this self-defense keychain tool. And because it’s cheap if it breaks, it’s very easy to replace.
Hands are fragile and could break on impact if you hit a hard target, like the forehead. Knuckleduster-type weapons are basically designed to reinforce your fists. This type of self-defense keychain makes your punches safer for you but not so much for the one receiving it.
The Good: What’s good about knuckleduster type weapons is it’s easy to use and is now very cheap. I used to carry a brass knuckleduster; it’s neither cheap nor portable. It’s heavy, cumbersome, and is definitely not a self-defense keychain tool! Cops would certainly question you for having one on you.
Fortunately, you can now find knuckledusters in Amazon for a fraction of the price and they’re now usually made of lightweight materials such as ABS plastics and titanium. They’re also made to look “friendly” or at times downright beautiful and elegant. Just take a look at the TI-EDC Self-defense Keychain Tool and My Kitty Personal Safety Keychain. You wouldn’t believe that these are knuckledusters!
The Bad: Like it’s traditional counterpart, knuckleduster-type weapons have one minor flaw in my eyes: hand positioning during deployment. It requires fine motor skills to get your fingers into the holes and position the butt end snuggly into your palm. This makes deployment under stress hard and slow. Ideally you should be able to deploy your weapon in 1-2 seconds. Another thing is you loose your dexterity when you have a knuckleduster locked into your fingers. This is why in the last entry I recommend the TI-EDC Self-defense keychain and the Comtech Stinger. Both of which doesn’t lock your fingers into the weapon. I personally prefer the Y-shaped TI-EDC.
Usage & Training: The use of knuckledusters is very simple, punch the face. Secondary targets include the ribs and the neck. You can also hit elbows, writs and hands should the opportunity present itself.
If knuckledusters are your self-defense tool of choice, you need to drill yourself a lot with hand placement and deployment. You need to easily and quickly put it in your hands, ready to fight in 2 seconds or less. Once the weapon is in your hands, it’s easy to use. I recommend some basic boxing training to make this weapon effective.
As long as you know how to punch, you’ll be able to use this self-defense keychain tool. And because it’s cheap if it breaks, it’s very easy to replace.
Examples:
Comtech Stinger Self-Defense Keychain
TI-EDC Titanium Self-Defense Keychain Tool
My Kitty Personal Safety Keychain (or similar self-defense item)
Comtech Stinger Self-Defense Keychain
TI-EDC Titanium Self-Defense Keychain Tool
My Kitty Personal Safety Keychain (or similar self-defense item)
Hand Sticks Self-Defense Tools
What: Probably, not long after men discovered how to punch each other’s faces, they picked up their first weapon… a stick! Anything that resembles a stick that is a bit longer than the length of your palm from knuckle to knuckle can be categorized into a hand stick-type weapon. This is by far the simplest and probably the oldest type of weapon. They’re easy to carry, easy to deploy and easy to use. As you can see I’m a big fan of hand stick-type weapons. I carry an ASP Key Defender. My girlfriend has the ASP Palm Defender.
The Good: What’s good about hand stick-type weapon is it’s a simple tool that is very versatile. You can use it with a reverse or normal grip or you can even go fancy with it using wristlocks and pain compliance techniques. Those who know how to use a knife should consider a hand stick-type weapon instead.
Despite its primeval nature, the hand stick has evolved. You can now find hand sticks in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. ASP even took the hand stick to an all-new level by using aerospace aluminum and loading it with a 10% Capsicum formulation. Effectively giving it another attribute as a projectile-type weapon.
Since your keys are also attached to one end of the self-defense keychain, these hand stick-type self-defense keychain also functions like a mini-flail.
The Bad: I would like to say that there’s nothing bad about hand sticks, just because I’m a fan. Unfortunately its simplicity is also its downfall. With sweaty hands, depending on which hand stick you buy, you can lose your weapon during application. A hand stick could easily slip out of your hands during hard impacts. When choosing a hand stick-type weapon you need to pay attention to the texturing in the body, like the one found in The ASP Key Defender. You also need to look for grooves, like the ones found in the Kubaton. This will improve your grip and prevent accidental slips.
Usage & Training: You could either go fancy or simple with your training. I recommend simple. As a rule, edged weapons seek flesh (soft targets) and impact weapons seek bone (hard targets). Hand stick-type weapons are impact weapons and should therefore target bony parts of the body. Targets include the clavicle, sternum, head area, and wrists. Soft targets are eyes, ears, and sides of the neck. Practice hitting these targets with a reverse grip. Also practice flailing with the keys, your target here will be the eyes. You main goal when you flail is to blind your attacker with your keys.
Once you master this, you could practice the fancy wristlocks and pain compliance techniques outlined by Soke Takayuki Kobota’s Kubaton manual. I don’t recommend it though. It’s very hard to master.
The Good: What’s good about hand stick-type weapon is it’s a simple tool that is very versatile. You can use it with a reverse or normal grip or you can even go fancy with it using wristlocks and pain compliance techniques. Those who know how to use a knife should consider a hand stick-type weapon instead.
Despite its primeval nature, the hand stick has evolved. You can now find hand sticks in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. ASP even took the hand stick to an all-new level by using aerospace aluminum and loading it with a 10% Capsicum formulation. Effectively giving it another attribute as a projectile-type weapon.
Since your keys are also attached to one end of the self-defense keychain, these hand stick-type self-defense keychain also functions like a mini-flail.
The Bad: I would like to say that there’s nothing bad about hand sticks, just because I’m a fan. Unfortunately its simplicity is also its downfall. With sweaty hands, depending on which hand stick you buy, you can lose your weapon during application. A hand stick could easily slip out of your hands during hard impacts. When choosing a hand stick-type weapon you need to pay attention to the texturing in the body, like the one found in The ASP Key Defender. You also need to look for grooves, like the ones found in the Kubaton. This will improve your grip and prevent accidental slips.
Usage & Training: You could either go fancy or simple with your training. I recommend simple. As a rule, edged weapons seek flesh (soft targets) and impact weapons seek bone (hard targets). Hand stick-type weapons are impact weapons and should therefore target bony parts of the body. Targets include the clavicle, sternum, head area, and wrists. Soft targets are eyes, ears, and sides of the neck. Practice hitting these targets with a reverse grip. Also practice flailing with the keys, your target here will be the eyes. You main goal when you flail is to blind your attacker with your keys.
Once you master this, you could practice the fancy wristlocks and pain compliance techniques outlined by Soke Takayuki Kobota’s Kubaton manual. I don’t recommend it though. It’s very hard to master.
Examples:
ASP Key Defender, ASP Palm Defender and ASP Street Defender
Any Tactical Pens or pens for that matter!
Halotex Cree G2 EDC Flashlight
kubatons
...while at it checkout this book in Amazon about Kubaton techniques.
ASP Key Defender, ASP Palm Defender and ASP Street Defender
Any Tactical Pens or pens for that matter!
Halotex Cree G2 EDC Flashlight
kubatons
...while at it checkout this book in Amazon about Kubaton techniques.
Projectile Self-Defense Tools
What: Anything that can or is projected by external force (either by your own force or a the force of a simple mechanism) and continues its motion on its own is a projectile-type weapon. A great example of this is a pepper spray. A piece of rock that you hurl to your aggressor is also considered a projectile-type weapon. The attribute to bear in mind is: range. With a projectile-type you can reach your aggressor from a distance without moving an inch.
The Good: The primary advantage of projectile-type self-defense keychain is range. It allows you to inflict damage without getting into your aggressor’s range. Since the attacker can’t reach you, risks of getting injured from his attacks are minimal. Projectile-type weapons are also very simple to operate and don’t require a lot of training and fighting experience. You can operate a projectile-type self-defense keychain with a push of a button.
The Bad: It needs something to launch or hurl into your opponent and there’s only so much of that something that you could take with you. As in the case of a pepper spray, the quantity of the Capsicum formulation contained inside the canister is limited. You need to make sure that your aggressor stops attacking your before you’re out.
The mechanism in which you activate the self-defense weapon is also a weak point. In engineering terms, the more parts a design has the more chance of failure it has. With the exception of a rock or anything that you hurl into your aggressor, you always need to check the correct functioning of the trigger. If you own a pepper spray, you also need to check the expiration date on the canister.
Usage & Training: The primary thing to consider when choosing a projectile-type self-defense keychain weapon is aim. You need to learn how to aim it before you can pull the trigger. If for example you don’t know that a pepper spray could blow back and you should aim and fire with your back against the wind, carrying and using it would put you in more danger. Always know how to use your self-defense keychain.
The Good: The primary advantage of projectile-type self-defense keychain is range. It allows you to inflict damage without getting into your aggressor’s range. Since the attacker can’t reach you, risks of getting injured from his attacks are minimal. Projectile-type weapons are also very simple to operate and don’t require a lot of training and fighting experience. You can operate a projectile-type self-defense keychain with a push of a button.
The Bad: It needs something to launch or hurl into your opponent and there’s only so much of that something that you could take with you. As in the case of a pepper spray, the quantity of the Capsicum formulation contained inside the canister is limited. You need to make sure that your aggressor stops attacking your before you’re out.
The mechanism in which you activate the self-defense weapon is also a weak point. In engineering terms, the more parts a design has the more chance of failure it has. With the exception of a rock or anything that you hurl into your aggressor, you always need to check the correct functioning of the trigger. If you own a pepper spray, you also need to check the expiration date on the canister.
Usage & Training: The primary thing to consider when choosing a projectile-type self-defense keychain weapon is aim. You need to learn how to aim it before you can pull the trigger. If for example you don’t know that a pepper spray could blow back and you should aim and fire with your back against the wind, carrying and using it would put you in more danger. Always know how to use your self-defense keychain.
Examples:
ASP Key Defender, ASP Palm Defender and ASP Street Defender
Mace Pepper Gun (this one has a strobe led)
Sabre Red Pepper Spray
Sabre Compact Pepper Spray
ASP Key Defender, ASP Palm Defender and ASP Street Defender
Mace Pepper Gun (this one has a strobe led)
Sabre Red Pepper Spray
Sabre Compact Pepper Spray
Linked Self-Defense Tools
What: Any object may it be a metal ball or your keys that is linked to a handle by chain, rope or paracord, which you can whip or flail with is a linked-type self-defense keychain. I don’t wish to go too much into detail on linked-type weapons because I personally don’t want to recommend it. I think that these weapons are ineffective in a self-defense scenario.
Mind you, I have good hand to eye coordination and dexterity. Still, I find a Monkey Fist very hard to control. I also think that the likelyhood of Monkey Fists or linked-type weapons swinging back to hit you on the head is very high, especially during high-stress situations.
The Good: Some of these self-defense keychains, like the Whip Piranha, look so silly that your aggressor may die of laughter or just let you run away just because. Another good thing about these keychains is you could attach your keys on it and grab them 12” away, provided that you extend the links.
The Bad: As I’ve said, they’re not effective in a self-defense scenario. At least for me. I personally don’t see how I could possibly apply these self-defense keychain to my past encounters. Training with it is difficult! It requires a lot of fine motor skills to wield the ball and paracord. As mentioned, there are also a lot of chances that this self-defense keychain swing back and hit you on the head.
Usage & Training: If you’re still determined to get a linked-type self-defense keychain, you have to train a lot! You need to be able to flail or swing the ball towards a moving target without it swinging back and hitting you. It hurts to get hit by a metal ball wrapped in paracord or keys!
For what it's worth, it makes a good keychain. It's not all bad if you have a lot of time to train and drill yourself with it. But I just think there are better choices out there. If you want to flail something might as well get a hand stick-type self-defense keychain and put 2 or 3 key rings on it. This will be a better option.
Mind you, I have good hand to eye coordination and dexterity. Still, I find a Monkey Fist very hard to control. I also think that the likelyhood of Monkey Fists or linked-type weapons swinging back to hit you on the head is very high, especially during high-stress situations.
The Good: Some of these self-defense keychains, like the Whip Piranha, look so silly that your aggressor may die of laughter or just let you run away just because. Another good thing about these keychains is you could attach your keys on it and grab them 12” away, provided that you extend the links.
The Bad: As I’ve said, they’re not effective in a self-defense scenario. At least for me. I personally don’t see how I could possibly apply these self-defense keychain to my past encounters. Training with it is difficult! It requires a lot of fine motor skills to wield the ball and paracord. As mentioned, there are also a lot of chances that this self-defense keychain swing back and hit you on the head.
Usage & Training: If you’re still determined to get a linked-type self-defense keychain, you have to train a lot! You need to be able to flail or swing the ball towards a moving target without it swinging back and hitting you. It hurts to get hit by a metal ball wrapped in paracord or keys!
For what it's worth, it makes a good keychain. It's not all bad if you have a lot of time to train and drill yourself with it. But I just think there are better choices out there. If you want to flail something might as well get a hand stick-type self-defense keychain and put 2 or 3 key rings on it. This will be a better option.
Other Self-Defense Keychains & Tools
Although not [all are] keychains I’ve included these types of self-defense tools because they’re also used in self-defense scenarios. With the exception of knives and other small blades, these weapons can be effective when deployed and used properly.
Self-Defense Stunners
What: Most stunners are not self-defense keychains and might be a standalone device or EDC item. Anything that uses electricity to stun or paralyze an aggressor is considered a stunner-type self-defense keychain. These are effective deterrent to would be attackers. When activated stunners usually make a loud cracking sound and could discourage someone who is not committed enough from attacking you. If you aim a one at me, I’m running the opposite direction.
The Good: It has stopping power. The electric current disrupts your aggressor’s plans and causes involuntary muscle contraction. I could tell you that it hurts. I tried briefly touching the prongs of a stunner once with my index finger and it was enough to make my finger go numb!
The Bad: It’s not a keychain. If you don’t mind holstering it and attaching it on your belt everyday, then this is a nonissue. But chances are, due to its size and weight you’ll have this one in your bag. Another disadvantage of a stunner are its batteries. Keep in mind that batteries lose their charge with time. It requires constant check and maintenance. You need to have the energy level of the batteries at a good level for it to be effective. If not you might just piss off your aggressor more and motivate him to hurt you some more. To have it malfunction in times of need is dangerous.
Usage & Training: If you could take the disadvantages of stunner-type weapons, then you should first train deploying it. You need some fine motor skills to activate and test fire a stunner. On top of that, you need to do it fast. Remember, the best deployment is done in 1-2sec or less. When using stunners, you should aim for bare skin. The 2 prongs both need to make contact to close the circuit.
The Good: It has stopping power. The electric current disrupts your aggressor’s plans and causes involuntary muscle contraction. I could tell you that it hurts. I tried briefly touching the prongs of a stunner once with my index finger and it was enough to make my finger go numb!
The Bad: It’s not a keychain. If you don’t mind holstering it and attaching it on your belt everyday, then this is a nonissue. But chances are, due to its size and weight you’ll have this one in your bag. Another disadvantage of a stunner are its batteries. Keep in mind that batteries lose their charge with time. It requires constant check and maintenance. You need to have the energy level of the batteries at a good level for it to be effective. If not you might just piss off your aggressor more and motivate him to hurt you some more. To have it malfunction in times of need is dangerous.
Usage & Training: If you could take the disadvantages of stunner-type weapons, then you should first train deploying it. You need some fine motor skills to activate and test fire a stunner. On top of that, you need to do it fast. Remember, the best deployment is done in 1-2sec or less. When using stunners, you should aim for bare skin. The 2 prongs both need to make contact to close the circuit.
Improvised Self-Defense Tools
What: Let me give you a basic rule, anything that you could put in your hands and hit with is a weapon. Meaning that if you put your key between your fingers, that key becomes a weapon. You immediate environment could also fit into this category. This is why in self-defense training students are taught how to use anything in their environment to their advantage.
Objects that were modified to be better used to hurt another person also fall into this category. In a broader sense, a self-defense keychain actually is an improvised weapon. It’s an object, a keychain, which was made into a self-defense tool.
The Good: As long as you can imagine using an object to hit or protect yourself with, you have a weapon available to you. Your imagination is the only limit.
The Bad: This is the type of weapon that can work against you, because it’s also readily available to your aggressor. You aggressor could also have an improvised-type of weapon with him.
Usage & Training: It’s impossible for me to know what you have and what kind of environment you’re in. I also can’t read your mind to see how you imagine an object as a weapon. But as a basic rule, anything that is hard can be used to hit someone with. Anything that is sharp can be used to lacerate. As I’ve mentioned before, blades seek flesh and sticks seek bones.
Objects that were modified to be better used to hurt another person also fall into this category. In a broader sense, a self-defense keychain actually is an improvised weapon. It’s an object, a keychain, which was made into a self-defense tool.
The Good: As long as you can imagine using an object to hit or protect yourself with, you have a weapon available to you. Your imagination is the only limit.
The Bad: This is the type of weapon that can work against you, because it’s also readily available to your aggressor. You aggressor could also have an improvised-type of weapon with him.
Usage & Training: It’s impossible for me to know what you have and what kind of environment you’re in. I also can’t read your mind to see how you imagine an object as a weapon. But as a basic rule, anything that is hard can be used to hit someone with. Anything that is sharp can be used to lacerate. As I’ve mentioned before, blades seek flesh and sticks seek bones.
Blades & Last-Ditch Self-Defense Tools
What: In a self-defense scenario, these types of weapons are weapons of desperation. Anything that can kill or cause serious injury is a last ditch-type weapon. These are usually knives or bladed weapons. So we’ll concentrate on knives, as this is the most common last ditch-type weapon available to us.
Be aware that many of the techniques taught by knife experts are not self-defense and will get you into trouble with the law. The price of your victory when you use a knife could be a dead man on the pavement and you in prison for manslaughter or murder.
I must be clear here, knives are lethal force instruments same as guns. They kill people. Please read self-defense disclaimer. You should only use a knife as a last resort. You’ll only use a knife when you see that there’s no other way to defend yourself and your life is on the line, there’s no other way to make your aggressor stop attacking you. Or your aggressor has a weapon that could potentially kill you.
This is why before even thinking of carrying a knife as a defensive tool you must think long and hard about it. You must be willing to accept the risks that come with it. You also need to be aware that you can be disarmed and your knife could be used against you. This is why an edged tool should be a last resort. First and foremost knives are tools, something you use for utility not as a primary defensive weapon. This is why I carry a Kershaw Shuffle 2.
The Good: The good thing is the knife is the greatest equalizer. It’s like a power tool. When you have a knife in your hand the size and strength of your aggressor doesn’t matter. A knife in trained hands has stopping power. Knives are very easy to conceal, as they say in Kali: knives are not meant to be seen, they’re meant to be felt.
The Bad: An edged cuts both ways (excuse the pun). As anyone who trained with knives and Krav Maga or Haganah System, you can get disarmed. When you do, all the good things about a knife that worked for you will now work against you. This is why it’s important to train with knives and only use it as a last ditch weapon to escape or defend your life. Knives, as I mentioned earlier, are like power tools. When you have a knife things get ugly and bloody really fast. So be careful when using a knife. Think twice before buying.
Usage & Training: You need to first have proper training Martial Blades Concepts (MBC System) taught by Michael Janich is a good place to start. MBC is centered on using a knife as a
defensive weapon.
Be aware that many of the techniques taught by knife experts are not self-defense and will get you into trouble with the law. The price of your victory when you use a knife could be a dead man on the pavement and you in prison for manslaughter or murder.
I must be clear here, knives are lethal force instruments same as guns. They kill people. Please read self-defense disclaimer. You should only use a knife as a last resort. You’ll only use a knife when you see that there’s no other way to defend yourself and your life is on the line, there’s no other way to make your aggressor stop attacking you. Or your aggressor has a weapon that could potentially kill you.
This is why before even thinking of carrying a knife as a defensive tool you must think long and hard about it. You must be willing to accept the risks that come with it. You also need to be aware that you can be disarmed and your knife could be used against you. This is why an edged tool should be a last resort. First and foremost knives are tools, something you use for utility not as a primary defensive weapon. This is why I carry a Kershaw Shuffle 2.
The Good: The good thing is the knife is the greatest equalizer. It’s like a power tool. When you have a knife in your hand the size and strength of your aggressor doesn’t matter. A knife in trained hands has stopping power. Knives are very easy to conceal, as they say in Kali: knives are not meant to be seen, they’re meant to be felt.
The Bad: An edged cuts both ways (excuse the pun). As anyone who trained with knives and Krav Maga or Haganah System, you can get disarmed. When you do, all the good things about a knife that worked for you will now work against you. This is why it’s important to train with knives and only use it as a last ditch weapon to escape or defend your life. Knives, as I mentioned earlier, are like power tools. When you have a knife things get ugly and bloody really fast. So be careful when using a knife. Think twice before buying.
Usage & Training: You need to first have proper training Martial Blades Concepts (MBC System) taught by Michael Janich is a good place to start. MBC is centered on using a knife as a
defensive weapon.
You will only use a knife when your aggressor has a weapon that could potentially kill you or cause serious injury, such as a baton or another knife. If you must use a knife the primary target is the arm (the flexors, biceps and triceps). Secondary target is the leg (quads, hamstrings and the tendons behind the knee). By attacking these targets you will incapacitate your aggressor without killing him. Of course, provided that you call an ambulance and the police right away!
Examples
Ka-Bar TDI Law Enforcement Self-Defense Knife
Cold Steel Micro Recon 1
Kershaw Shuffle 2 or Shuffle 1
Ka-Bar TDI Law Enforcement Self-Defense Knife
Cold Steel Micro Recon 1
Kershaw Shuffle 2 or Shuffle 1
Closing Thoughts
When choosing a self-defense keychain, don’t look at the marketing hype or pay too much attention on reviews. Instead based on an attribute, ask yourself which self-defense tool would you be comfortable carrying and using. Your preference and your fighting style come into play when you choose your self-defense keychain. Whatever you buy,
always remember to train with it.
Also bear in mind that the use of weapons for self-defense must be in accordance with the law, whatever that law may be where you are. Self-defense is a narrowly defined legal term. Suffice to say, if you killed someone in “self-defense” with a weapon you’ll have problems with the law.
always remember to train with it.
Also bear in mind that the use of weapons for self-defense must be in accordance with the law, whatever that law may be where you are. Self-defense is a narrowly defined legal term. Suffice to say, if you killed someone in “self-defense” with a weapon you’ll have problems with the law.