MB, that new pistol sounds good. How does it compare in price to a Glock? Skunk, I agree with your observations on the knife but a karambit is a liability in our more enlightened states. It is looked upon as a very dangerous weapon designed to kill and has no utilitarian purpose. I can’t use a knife because if I took a hand off the walker, I would fall over. Besides, I have armed security with me when I go out and she’s an excellent shot.