This past week, F&S published an article by Steven Dick concerning what knife to carry that "Might Help You Win A Bear Fight".
https://www.fieldandstream.com/survi...in-bear-fight/
In the article, he noted that it's hard to find someone who has used a knife on a bear so he went to another source for first-hand information; feral pig hunters. In that light he presents a few fixed knives and discusses their merits. Mr. Dick thinks the best solution would be to give the bear one arm to eat while you pull your blade with the other hand and stab for the heart.
This was on my mind last Sunday as I went scouting with my Henry .22 magnum in an area with feral pigs. Granted, I've killed a couple of pigs with the rifle but that takes well placed shots. On my hip was a Ruger .357 magnum 5-shot for back-up. But other times I've gone without a handgun and just carried a long knife. I consider a 6-inch blade to be the minimum length but prefer a knife with at least an 8-inch blade.
So, what's your thoughts on the matter? Do you ever wear a long blade as a back-up weapon against predators or wounded game? If so, what have you carried?
https://www.fieldandstream.com/survi...in-bear-fight/
In the article, he noted that it's hard to find someone who has used a knife on a bear so he went to another source for first-hand information; feral pig hunters. In that light he presents a few fixed knives and discusses their merits. Mr. Dick thinks the best solution would be to give the bear one arm to eat while you pull your blade with the other hand and stab for the heart.
This was on my mind last Sunday as I went scouting with my Henry .22 magnum in an area with feral pigs. Granted, I've killed a couple of pigs with the rifle but that takes well placed shots. On my hip was a Ruger .357 magnum 5-shot for back-up. But other times I've gone without a handgun and just carried a long knife. I consider a 6-inch blade to be the minimum length but prefer a knife with at least an 8-inch blade.
So, what's your thoughts on the matter? Do you ever wear a long blade as a back-up weapon against predators or wounded game? If so, what have you carried?
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