Best Self Defense Knife: Top 5 Personal Defense Knives

Self-defense is very important because, in these uncertain times, you never know what may happen in any situation. The most important thing is to be ready and to be prepared at all times. Here are my suggestions for the best self-defense knives you can carry just in case you find yourself in a situation where you need personal defense.

Ridge Runner Belt With Hidden Knife

I find it absolutely fascinating that you can conceal a knife blade in almost any ordinary, everyday object. Concealed knives can be housed in everything from ink pens to keychains. The Ridge Runner Belt With Hidden Knife is sleek, stylish self-defense discreetly at your finger-tips! The innocent-looking heavy-duty TPU buckle hides a razor-sharp, 3 1/2” stainless steel, partially serrated blade. It fits securely into the buckle but can be quickly deployed at a moment’s notice and the adjustable, sturdy black canvas belt will fit most adults. This belt knife is your own secret weapon to defend yourself if you are ever in a situation where you need to do so!
Key Features:

• It is stylishly discreet so that it can be worn anywhere, anytime.
• It has a dual purpose as a belt and a self-defense weapon.
• The stainless steel blade is also partially serrated, making it versatile.

Self-Defense Brush Knife

Another great, discreet option is the Self-Defense Brush Knife, which looks like an ordinary hairbrush. Take away the bristles and the handle becomes a highly effective dagger with a tough 4 1/4” ABS and nylon-fiberglass composite blade. It’s small enough to fit in any purse or pocket, making it perfect for solo joggers or anyone who may one day face a threatening situation. And, at such a reasonable price, it’s easy to get one of these potential life-savers for yourself and several to give away to family, friends and other loved ones.
Key Features:

• Looks just like an ordinary hairbrush and can be easily carried in a bag or pocket.
• The dagger blade is made of ABS and nylon-fiberglass, which makes it lightweight.

Commander Boot Knife

There are also many great tactical self-defense options available. These are knives that will work perfectly with your tactical gear and United Cutlery is the expert at all things tactical but, especially, knives. The Commander Boot Knife offers excellent concealment and strength in one small package. The 5 1/4”, AUS-8 stainless steel blade and injection-molded, impact-resistant TPR handle make it practically invincible. It comes with a nylon and ABS belt sheath that offers two carry options with the removable, adjustable shoulder harness. You’ll be prepared for almost anything wearing this menacing blade!
Key Features:

• Its compact design makes it easy to conceal on your person.
• The blade is made of tough AUS-8 stainless steel and the TPR handle is almost invincible.
• It comes with a nylon and ABS belt sheath that has an adjustable shoulder harness.

Undercover Twin Push Dagger Set

The Undercover Twin Push Dagger Set is ridiculously easy to conceal in its impact-resistant sheath that has a heavy-duty elastic strap with a secure Velcro closure. You can attach and wear the set of double-edged push daggers anywhere on your person. Each has a solid, 2” stainless steel blade and a tough, TPU handle with a curved, palm-fitting design. This ultimate self-defense set won’t let you down!
Key Features:

• The push daggers have double-edged, stainless steel blade and palm-fitting TPU handles.
• They can be attached and worn anywhere in the sheath with its elastic and Velcro strap.

Tactical Warrior Tanto Neck Knife

To round out these best self-defense knives, the Tactical Warrior Tanto Neck Knife is a must. It’s just the right size to carry around your neck each day so that you’re always protected. The 3 1/8” full-tang, AUS-6 stainless steel tanto blade snaps into a molded TPU sheath that’s attached to a nylon neck cord. The handle features finger jimping and grippy ABS inserts, so that the knife can be quickly pulled. This Tactical Warrior always has your back and front!
Key Features:

• It’s self-defense that can be worn discreetly underneath a shirt or jacket.
• It has a tough AUS-6 stainless steel blade and a grippy handle with finger jimping.
• The knife snaps securely into it TPU sheath with nylon neck cord.

How to Select a Blade

When shopping for a knife, the blade is obviously the most important feature that you look at, but do you know what you’re looking for? Here are some things to consider.

Shape

The belly of the blade and type of point is the first thing that you need to look at when you’re buying a knife. This is what defines the overall shape of the blade and can be specific to what kind of tasks the knife is better suited for. The belly is the curved part of the blade along the cutting edge of the knife that leads up to the point, which is the tip of the blade, and its position and shape define the overall blade shape. Some of the types of blades you’ll find are spear point, clip point, drop point, trailing point, Wharncliffe, sheepsfoot, hawkbill, razor, tanto and guthook.

Steel

Blade steel type is important when choosing a knife because you need to consider the environment that you’ll be using it the most in and the wet or dry conditions. It’s a reality that all steel can rust when exposed to moisture but there are some types that are most rust-resistant than others. Stainless steel has chromium as a major ingredient, making it more corrosion-resistant. A high carbon steel is less rust-resistant but more wear-resistant, which is essential for a knife that you’re consistently putting to hard use. So, you’ll need to make sure that you store it well and be a little more vigilant about keeping it dry.

Finish

The finish on a blade is the treatment or coating that’s done to the steel during the manufacturing or handcrafting process. The most common that you’ll find are mirror-polished, black-oxide coated and stonewashed. A mirror-polished finish is basically what it says. A stainless steel blade is polished until its like a mirror, which looks great and can offer corrosion-resistance. A black-oxide coating is achieved by putting the blade in a solution that reacts with the iron in the steel to create a black coating. It also offers corrosion-resistance and a non-reflective finish that’s perfect for covert tactical work. A stonewashed finish is achieved by tumbling the blade in an abrasive material, which makes it difficult to see scratches from day-to-day use and also makes it non-reflective.