Looking for an anniversary present

33army · 01-28-2013, 19:14

Gentlemen and knife gurus,

I have a conundrum on my hands. I am currently on a search for an edged tool for my wife who recently deployed with 525 BfSB to a wonderful little FOB in SE Afghanistan. This particular FOB has a group of Romanians who have a reputation for being somewhat forceful towards the female population. While my wife is a damn good shot with her M-4, I would like to acquire a personal protection device, rapidly I might add, that she can carry at all times that does not require pointing and shooting. Any recommendations would be awesome. Price max is $150.

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Dusty · 01-28-2013, 19:33

Romanians? Garlic and a wooden stake.

33army · 01-28-2013, 19:38

Wrong Romanians. Plus I already told her that and she was not amused. Apparently they already smell like garlic.

Dusty · 01-28-2013, 19:44

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Originally Posted by 33army

Wrong Romanians. Plus I already told her that and she was not amused. Apparently they already smell like garlic.

lol Fixed or folder? Time frame?

33army · 01-28-2013, 20:00

She and I would both prefer fixed. I'm hoping to send it out NLT 15 Feb. Currently looking at the Spartan Enyo, Mr Urbanovsky's Mini Dashi, Spyderco Native.

Dusty · 01-28-2013, 20:02

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Originally Posted by 33army

She and I would both prefer fixed. I'm hoping to send it out NLT 15 Feb. Currently looking at the Spartan Enyo, Mr Urbanovsky's Mini Dashi, Spyderco Native.

I can vouch for the Native. 'Course it's a folder, but it's handy.

ajls · 02-04-2013, 11:48

33-
Another suggestion for your wife, and one I've used successfully in the past(although I am a civilian and don't know if this is against regs for your wife) is to sew a pocket on the inside of the waistband-horizontally-and slide a weapon of choice in. I had the opening facing my off hand, as an attacker will disarm the strong side first, and was able to use surprise to get free with no real damage done(to me). As I was on a boat at the time, I had a miniature marlin spike only 3 inches, but whatever your wife can put her hands on will do. Even a pen used with force can cause enough damage to give time for escape to safety.

Prayers to you both for her safety.

JoeyB · 02-07-2013, 15:16

I got my wife an Enyo (well I got myself an Enyo that she stole!) great knife and conceals very easy for her

33army · 02-22-2013, 18:00

To the Gentlemen of Spartan Blades, a big thank you from the hearts of a military family....and possibly the left ventricle of a Romanian. It was an honor to meet you both.

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DIYPatriot · 02-23-2013, 09:52

That's awesome, 33! Hope your wife stays safe over there, too!

TOMAHAWK9521 · 02-23-2013, 19:58

I'm familiar with that particular FOB and the Romanians in question. Those goons are a bunch of juiced-up Neanderthals. I wouldn't turn my back on any of them.

Also, there was a bizarre story going around KAF last year that involved another group of those thugs. I still don't know if what happened, really happened. But if someone asks if you are going to or want a "Romanian shower", either run or draw your weapons and prepare to defend yourself.

mcarey · 02-26-2013, 08:33

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Originally Posted by 33army

To the Gentlemen of Spartan Blades, a big thank you from the hearts of a military family....and possibly the left ventricle of a Romanian. It was an honor to meet you both.

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You are very welcome! I am sure your better half will like it. All the best to her and you in your careers. Mark