Ka-Bar TDI Last Ditch Knife

<p>This thing is super tiny. It's like a baby box cutter knife tried to be a karambit but could only manage being a push knife shaped like a karambit lol. This is actually a compliment. I like it. I have medium sized lady hands so I guess for men reading this--lets just say i have small dainty child hands. This is a great knife for putting in between your index and middle finger, clutching and doing what you need to. If you are ever in a situation where you need a knife that could be used as a punch type without being an actual punch one this is it. I like it because it's economical and other knives i tried getting that were push types are expensive and only sold elsewhere. I'd buy these and use them as gifts for people too they're cute and useful.</p>

<p>Some reviewers are missing the point of this knife. There are NO utility uses. It's tiny, light, and with a very sharp, delicate tip. It is for exactly what the name implies. It's basically a concealable scalpel, and it will do what a scalpel does. I wouldn't use it as a punch dagger. It's too fragile. It's a slicer, meant to hold with your thumb on top and the "handle" in your palm.<br /><br />I wouldn't recommend it for non law enforcement use, and even then, only if you're facing a spirited gun grab or you're getting the snot pounded out of you to the point your life is in jeopardy. I wouldn't recommend ANY knife as a *primary* means of defense, because 1) if taken from you, bad times 2) they require training to use effectively 3) legal issues. #3 is important. You can't use a knife for that purpose unless you are genuinely in mortal danger and your decision will be heavily scrutinized.</p>

<p>It was a little smaller than I realized, and while that's not a bad thing, it took me a minute to get used to it. The sheath can be laced into your boot laces, or it fits really nicely in that tiny pocket that peeks up over the real pocket on jeans and some work pants.</p>

<p>its still sitting there, unused. it was a gift</p>

<p>I have small hands. This thing is so awkward and tiny. It's thin and I possible to hold. Getting a grip on it is like trying to grab a wet noodle with a claw game grabber.</p>

<p>Those who are not finding this knife to their liking do not realize what the blade was designed for.  This is not to cut, use daily, or even semi-monthly.  This is last ditch, rolling around on the ground with someone or something trying to harm or kill you and you were already disarmed of your primary.</p>

<p>I know this isn’t a high end knife. The tip was bent out of the box on the blade and it’s dull. Very dull. Sheath is cheap plastic but held the knife ok. Save your money and get something else.<br /><br />This is disappointing. Looks cheap and feels cheap. Not even worth returning. Tossed it in a drawer where it will spend it’s sad life in solitude.</p>

<p>I've purchased two of these knives so far. I laced the first unit in a pair of boots that I train in. The second unit is attached to a beltloop or shorts with a drawstring via a small cable for instances when I'm not wearing boots. I'm able to conceal it IWB. This is perfect for outside activities and going to the gym. It's also worthy to note that I've mistakenly put it through the washer and dryer with this configuration. Besides being extremely hot coming out of the dryer, there were no defects. Great design and craftsmanship! Highly recommended for easy concealability!</p>

<p>I bought two of these one for me and one for my son. Great knife! I sewed it into a hat I hunt with. Can never have enough knives. It’s sharp sturdy and reliable great price</p>

<p>I bought several of them, and one person who is very close and dear to my heart routinely laces the scabbards of one or two of them into the laces on her shoes. Just looking her over you'd never in a million years notice she was armed with not just one but two vicious little blades. These things are so small and so light that if you had to you could probably walk around with a couple of them taped to your body under your shirt with medical tape and never even notice them.<br /><br />For anyone who doesn't have the opportunity, or is simply not willing, to get any kind of practical training on using a knife for self defense, then the push-dagger (also sometimes called a punch-dagger) is the ideal blade. Everybody knows how to punch. That means that even in the hands of an absolute novice a push-dagger can be a very effective and dangerous weapon. The blades tend to be very short, with good reason. A long bladed-push dagger would create the risk of the blade acting as a lever and causing the wrist to buckle, if the thrust wasn't delivered perfectly straight. The short blades are not a handicap. When Lynn Thompson of Cold Steel Blades was designing his first modern push-dagger (which later debuted as the 'Urban Hunter') he did extensive research. He found that since the blows with a push dagger are usually delivered with a hard punching motion, the mass of the arm and hand behind the dagger caused it to penetrate much deeper into soft tissue than a stab with a conventional knife in the conventional way would. He also found that it was childishly easy to use his Urban Hunter to repeatedly punch holes in the side of a 55-gallon metal drum, such was the power and leverage the short blade backed by the mass of the arm.<br /><br />This Kabar is not perfect. For one thing, I don't care for how in the Kabar line of push daggers the blade is situated at the top of the fist instead of protruding between the first and second, or second and third fingers. That means that the lines of the arm and wrist bones are not aligned behind the point of the blade and in my opinion that takes something away from the power of a push-dagger thrust. Having said that, it might not be as perfect a push dagger as my Cold Steel Safekeeper, but it's not a slouch either. And again, any of these Kabar "bent daggers" are still a much better choice for those unfamiliar with knife fighting than any straight conventional blade would be.<br /><br />Besides, Cold Steel doesn't make any push daggers diminutive enough to lace up into the top of your shoes. That long, acute point on this one means that even as small as it is, every single blow delivered with enthusiasm is going to cause significant damage. And that's the whole point of having the thing to begin with.</p>

<p>Perfect size on the key chain!</p>

<p>It's one inch long and hard to hold.<br /><br />Pull this toy out and you will have your ass served to you !<br /><br />This is a joke ! This little pecker will get your ass killed !<br /><br />Could use as letter opener or to cut fishing line.</p>

<p>Much smaller than anticipated. Not sure if I could protect myself with this.</p>

<p>This is the third TDI knife I have bought for security for my duty weapon. I watched multiple videos and reviews. Positive things. Very sharp knife. Amazing concealing. Very comfortable in tall boots, you and others don't know its there. 5/5 on those things. Negatives- not useful. For me, when drawing from the sheath, I cannot get a full purchase grip on it due to the sheath which in my opinion needs shaved down for you index finger. Second, knife finger hole is not practicable grabbed by any finger, no way of adjusting it. Lastly in a deadly force encounter, and I know the idea of cut fingers beats being dead, there is not much grip to it. Easily shifts in hand, not much of index finger groove. I suspect that if they took this back to the drawing board they could make a really cool knife, till then its main benefit is "peace of mind" by having a boot knife. Disclaimer, I did not have paracord on my knife which may improve certain aspects.</p>

<p>This product is much much smaller than it appears in the ad, and I could find no written specs. It's too small to grip except with a couple fingers and the blade is too short to be of much use for anything except, as another reviewer said, to open envelopes.</p>

<p>I decided to use this as a boot knife and to use the included paracord to wrap the handle (thank you to the other reviewers who gave me those ideas). It fits perfectly in that spot-it’s both concealed and easily retrieved. Just don’t plan on using this thing as a tool-its sole purpose is to get someone off of you if you’re fighting for your life. I expect it’ll hold up its end of that deal.</p>

<p>Easy to hold and conceal. This brand knife was also used in the movie John Wick. Great for protection as last resort.</p>

<p>This is truly a last ditch knife but I like it better as belt knife. I won't be depending on this as my Everyday Day Carry but it will definitely stay with me a lot.</p>

<p>Great product. Ridiculous price.</p>

<p>this knife is ultra small, I should have read the specs on it. Could be used to open letters</p>

<p>Good product.</p>

<p>Super small knife that practically dissappears on my boot. Not incredibly comfortable b2ing so small but it's fine as a last option which is the whole point of the knife. Being strapped to my boot, I know I always have a knife, even if I forget my main one at home, because who leaves the house without shoes?</p>

<p>Little small to grip. Will do the job if needed. Very sharp, easy to attach to gun belt for last resort</p>

<p>Great utility knife.</p>

<p>When you're out of bullets, its comforting to still be able to "slash and dash". My only suggestion is to improve the case so that it more effectively attaches to your belt.</p>

<p>It’s just a very handy object to have in your bag or purse. Great for everyday use</p>

<p>its need tool.</p>

<p>my son likes it alot</p>

<p>nice little tool</p>

<p>I was looking for a knife for self-defense I could easily conceal. This knife is small, extremely concealable, and I'm confident, if called upon, it will do it's job. It comes with a cord to hang the knife from your neck. I'm not a fan of that, so I purchased "Nite-ize Total eCLIPse Belt Clip" and attached it to the smooth slide of the sheath. I got the idea from another reviewer. It was super easy. I carry this knife everyday. I can clip it to my pants or if I happen to be wearing a sports bra, I'll just drop it in there and it conceals easily and comfortably. I can't feel it and forget it's there sometimes, until the end of the day when I'm home for the night. Also, when I wear dresses, long or short, I'll wear leggings (under long Maxi dresses) or biker shorts under short dresses and clip it to them. If you're a female looking for an effective self-defense tool, I highly recommend the Last Ditch Knife. Know matter how you decide to carry it, it's helpful to practice withdrawing it from the sheath and getting so that it's position correctly in your hand for immediately use. I also recommend that you do a little research on the best areas to jab a person if trying to stop a threat.</p>