Knives cut stuff, build stuff, do useful things. If you're relying on a knife for defense or offense you've done messed up.
..... so if you eliminate a firearm what else should one carry ?
I should also state that I have seen many people killed and incapacitated (in person)with edged and pointed weapons, I have a great deal of respect for both in a close confines attack/defence. Also understanding how to use a edged/pointed weapon in an offensive manner MUCH better equips you to defeat the same if you are so attacked. It WILL be bloody.
