Cold Steel Safe Maker II Fixed Blade Knife
January 27, 2010 | Posted by admin 
- Specifications: Blade Length: 3-1/4″; Overall Length: 5″
- Weight: 2.5 oz.
- AUS 8A Stainless steel blade with Kraton handle
- Secure-Ex boot/belt sheath.
Product Description
Designed by Lynn C. Thompson, the Safe Makerpush knifes are, without doubt, the finest commercially made push knives in the world. The blade, shaft, and âTâ shaped tang are all drop forged from one piece of AUS 8A Stainless Steel. This process, though costly, eliminates any unwanted sharp edges or surfaces that would irritate the hand or fingers when the knife is clasped in a closed fist, and it produces a better knife, since the subsequent vacuum heat treatment… More >>
Cold Steel Safe Maker II Fixed Blade Knife
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Tags: Blade, Cold, Fixed, Knife, Maker, Safe, Steel | 
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As a trail runner in the Sierra, I run alone and sometimes at dusk. The pepper spray I carry on my belt will probably work for predatory bears. However, I figured if I were to be jumped from behind by a mountain lion I’d just as likely end up spraying myself as spraying the mountain lion. Of course, a gun, even a small one, is out of the question for a trail runner. In addition, if a mountain lion were to grab the back of my neck I’d be back to shooting myself, but this time with a gun!
It seemed to me that a lightweight knife with a short handle that wouldn’t interfere with my running could be the solution. The Cold Steel Safe Maker II is one answer. It fits on my belt just behind my hip so that the push knife’s horizontal handle doesn’t rub against my swinging arms. In that location, the knife is readily accessible, faster to grip with its horizontal handle, and easier to stab backward with in my fist. Its sheath fits securely on my rehydration belt, and because it’s plastic it’s unaffected by sweat. The knife’s rubber handle also resists sweat and provides a positive grip. Although the blade is long enough to inflict repelling pain to a lion, the knife’s light weight isn’t noticeable when I’m running.
This little knife could provide some self defense to those of us who run in mountain lion country.
Rating: 5 / 5
Perfect little hideaway knife that comes in super handy for working on little projects around the house and at work. Cutting stubborn plastic packaging, poking holes in drywall, twisting to drill out holes in just about anything other than metal. Also great to carry for personal defense. Mine fits in several places on my body and clips onto my purse. Great for women that want to carry something small but effective.
Rating: 5 / 5