Posted by Mazotes
I realized that's there's multiple uses for a knife, but it's the intention with why they're carrying a knife (which is what I have a problem with). Almost everyone I know that's gone exploring with me isn't carrying a knife to cut wires and such; their carrying a knife because they expect that they might have to defend themselves (and in the process, someone will be harmed). IMO, if you're expecting the possibility of being harmed or having to maim someone, I do not agree with you exploring there in the first place. For the second part, I think this is almost certainly location based. I'm from LI, and the cops here don't have a lot to do outside of a few towns (and New York is a lot more strict, legally, in some areas obviously). The area he was also exploring was also known to be a dumping ground for MS-13 members (I'm sure Islanders know what I'm talking about).
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If you pull a knife on someone you better know how to use it. If I pull my knife I'm planning to maim or kill*.
Expect to get cut even if you win.
If you're within 15 feet of a person with a knife your in striking range; they can close that gap and attack you in a second or two.
Best advise if someone pulls a knife or gun, run.
Always watch people's hands especially if they are not in plain sight.
People are trouble; avoid contact whenever possible at sites. You can learn a lot about strangers by covertly observing them. However this is the Street Smart thread and you will deal with people whenever you leave your residence.
Trouble can happen anywhere... and it can happen fast.
How you react or don't can make the difference between being a victim or walking/driving away.
More than one way to skin the cat, but doing nothing is not a good strategy.
The only thing numbers guaranteed you is you'll be spotted easier and potentially considered a threat... not good if they're bangers and your on their turf. Distance buys you time; use that time wisely... distance is better to have than numbers
De-escalation works with reasonable sane people... many are not especially if they are pissed.
I'm always looking for an edge and weakness before it's needed.
Psychological intimidation works with nuts and the sane
You're primary objective is to avoid physical violence... whatever works is all that counts on the street.
*I've pulled my knife on a bat crazy dog at a gate in order to secure the gate and 3 pit bulls on the street. With dogs just having an object in your hand is many times enough to stop them especially if they've been abused. It did.
Mind you it wasn't just the knife that stopped them as I was standing them off, not running and cursing them as loud as I get... and wanting to kill them.
Fear is not useful at all with K-9s; either makes friends with them or back them the fuck off.
Whatever works is all that counts...