arrying a weapon for self-defense is a serious commitment. If you are going to trust your life to a piece of gear, you owe it to yourself to
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Edge profile determines how well a knife will cut. Knives with significant “belly” to the edge dissipate the force of the cut, while straight and concave cutting edges cut with full power all the way to the point.
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choose that gear carefully. And when it comes to choosing a knife for personal defense, there are some very specific qualities you should look for.