Always carry your knife off duty

Submitted by:
Matthew Collier

I know everyone carries a gun off duty, every time they leave the house, like they should, right? In a perfect world it would be that way, but too often we fall short of perfection and go out like the rest of the ‘sheep’ without our off duty gun and reload. In these (hopefully rare) cases, do you at least have your knife? Your gun and knife should be a pair on duty and off but it is hard to go to the beach or swimming pool with 1911 in your swim trunks. Gives a lot of credibility to the old saying “is there a gun in your pocket or you just happy to see me?”
Even the smallest micro gun is no fun in a pocket while in the water, not to mention what water does to guns and bullets or the fact that you’re taking a chance of losing it doesn't leave a taking gun always an option. Just because you had to temporarily leave your gun behind doesn't mean you should go totally unarmed. With the wide array of affordable tactical folding knives available today you should at least always have your knife. Syderco, Benchmade, SOG, Kersaw, Gerber and many, many more all make reliable clip style folders that won't break the bank.
Hopefully you already have one or two for duty. These "tools/weapons" are easy to conceal, and can go anywhere, even swimming. With a quick rinse after and maybe a drop of oil they can even stay clipped to your pocket or waist line while in the ocean. You may still feel like a sheep but at least you will be a sheep with sharp teeth. Don't forget the training and practice that will allow you turn that tool into a weapon.