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10 Best self defense knives of 2026
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Smith & Wesson9.6ExceptionalSmith & Wesson SWMP4LS 8.6in S.S. Assisted Folding Knife with 3.6in Serrated Clip Point Blade and Aluminum Handle for Outdoor Tactical Survival and EDC , Black
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Blade Material:4034 black oxide high carbon stainless steel
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Locking System:liner lock and safety lock
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Blade Length:3.6 inches (9.1 cm)
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Opening Mechanism:M.A.G.I.C. assisted opening
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Overall Length:8.6 inch (21.8 cm)
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GOOD WORKER9.4ExcellentLegal Pocket Knife with 2.95” Serrated Blade, Glass Breaker, Seat Belt Cutter - EDC Sharp Folding Knives with Portable Clip - Small Tool for Tactical Camping Survival Hiking - Gifts for Men 6680
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blade material:Stainless Steel
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recommended uses for product:Camping
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color:1. Black
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reusability:Reusable
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special feature:Pocket Knife
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CIVIVI9.3ExcellentCIVIVI Mini Praxis Folding Pocket Knife, 2.98" D2 Steel Blade G10 Handle Small EDC Knife with Pocket Clip for Men Women, Sharp Camping Survival Hiking Knives C18026C-1
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Blade Material:D2 steel
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Pocket Clip:Included
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Blade Length:2.98 inches
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Handle Material:G10
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Opening Mechanism:Ceramic ball-bearing pivot with flipper deployment
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Futsuak9.0ExcellentFutsuak Outdoor Self Defense Pocket Knife, 9070 Pocket Folding Knife, D2 Steel Blade Non-Slip Fiberglass Handle, EDC Multi-Functional Sharp Tactical Knife for Outdoor, Tactical, Survival and EDC
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Blade Material:D2 Steel
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Locking System:N/A
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Blade Length:3.5 inches
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Opening Mechanism:N/A
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Overall Length:N/A
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Kershaw8.9Very GoodKershaw Misdirect Pocketknife; 2.9 in. 4Cr13 Black-Oxide Blackwash Finish Blade, Stainless Steel Stonewash Finish Handle Equipped with SpeedSafe Assisted Opening, Flipper and Frame Lock (1365)
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Blade Material:4Cr14 steel
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Edge Type:Plain
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Blade Length:3 in
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Locking Mechanism:Frame lock
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Blade Style:Reverse tanto
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Kershaw8.7Very GoodKershaw Clash Black Serrated Pocketknife, 3" 8Cr13MoV Steel Drop Point Blade, Assisted One-Handed Flipper Opening, Folding Utility EDC
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blade material: Stainless Steel
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recommended uses for product: Everyday, Work
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color: 1605CKTST
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reusability:N/A
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special feature: Foldable
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Gerber8.4GoodGerber Gear Ultimate Survival Knife, Fixed Blade Knife with Combo Edge, includes Fire Starter Edge and Ferro Rod, Whistle, Sheath with Integrated Sharpener - Bushcraft, Hunting and Camping Tool
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Blade Material:stainless steel
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Blade Length:4.8"
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Blade Edge:half-serrated
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Overall Length:10"
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Handle Material:textured rubber
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