If you are referring to a self defense situation, which it really sounds like, then fine. I concede in that regard that speed does matter. Situational awareness, avoidance, de-escalation techniques, and knowing where and how to strike are much more important than just carrying and pulling it quickly. If you get jumped you won't have time to get to it regardless, at least until you can create some distance, and this is done by learning how to protect yourself unarmed. Just know that you're potentially setting yourself up for major legal problems by using a knife for that purpose.
There have been lots of reports where someone was stuck many times with a knife and they survived. There was a guy in my hometown that got punched, I can't say if it was the punch or his head hitting the ground that killed him. Likely the latter, but no weapons were involved.
So many people ignorantly dismiss unarmed combat by saying "Just carry a knife or go buy a gun" but never consider that there are places they can't be carried. NEVER underestimate what a good solid punch or joint lock can do. Brain damage and torn ligaments are a thing.
There have been lots of reports where someone was stuck many times with a knife and they survived. There was a guy in my hometown that got punched, I can't say if it was the punch or his head hitting the ground that killed him. Likely the latter, but no weapons were involved.
So many people ignorantly dismiss unarmed combat by saying "Just carry a knife or go buy a gun" but never consider that there are places they can't be carried. NEVER underestimate what a good solid punch or joint lock can do. Brain damage and torn ligaments are a thing.
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