10 Reviews: Best Hunting Knife for Protection (Apr 2024)

If you can get past its James Bond-like name, the Secret Agent Knife from Kershaw is one of the perfect boot knives for the money. It has a dagger-shaped blade made of high-carbon, heat-treated steel. It has a synthetic polymer handle that is easy to hold, and it comes with a strong, molded sheath that makes it very easy, convenient, and stealthy to carry. Thus, just don’t think that with this blade you can begin taking down the crime syndicate, and you should be fine.

"Was very easy to make dubble sided. Good knife for the price, if you know what you are doing it will last very well."

by Eric sutphin

KA-BAR has been making some of the best and most important combat blades in the world for a long time. Their original TDI, on the other hand, is more like a plan for the worst-case scenario that was made for law enforcement. Furthermore, this AUS-8A and Zytel fixed blade are made for pace and stealth, which makes it a great knife for anyone to use for self-defense. Thus, you will not regret buying this knife.

"Great knife as expected by TDI. Price point can flucuate up and down, but overall a good choice for a self defense knife."

by AceTech

Neck knives are a type of blade that is often overlooked, but when it comes to self-defense, that shouldn’t be the case. When done right, they can be very hidden while still being easy to get out and use at any time. The Boker Plus Mini Slik, which is very small, is a great example of that. This one-of-a-kind knife has a strong 440C tanto blade and a light titanium handle. Even though it is small, it fits well in the hand and is easy to hide in its Kydex sheath.

"This little knife is exactly what I was looking for. It's a perfect backup EDC knife that subtly fits in a pocket. Its very sharp, beautifully manufactured and has a sheath! I highly recommend this to everyone as a secondary knife for those that are involved in the self-defense and LE community."

by White Doberman

In the Tai Pan, Cold Steel truly pushed the design envelope, and the result is a weapon that is both elegant and designed for devastation. In addition, having the Tai Pan in your hands might change your perception of a self-defense weapon. In spite of its lack of ostentatiousness, this weapon exudes an air of aggression and destruction that is just ready to explode from its steel.

"I love this knife. I had Ben on the fence about buying it. They started to sell out so I bought it. I love the design, curves and quality. It is a very impressive knife."

by Christopher Resenbaugh

The Cold Steel Back Talon 2 is designed to be compact, lightweight, and simple to transport. This is its calling card. The perforations in the handle provide a comfortable grip, particularly when using a saber grip. Moreover, the reverse s-curve blade which measures 4.25 inches is very sharp. This knife is available from Cold Steel in two distinct iterations: one has a blade that is fully serrated, while the other does not.

"Hair poppin sharp right out of the box! This is ColdSteels version of the Spyderco Civilian. Not much skill needed to use it in a defensive situation. A slash or two should end the fight pretty quickly! Don't face the apocalypse nor the sweeping crime waves without it."

by Steve

The renowned blade designer Kit Carson was responsible for the creation of the CRKT M21 and M16 models knives. Moreover, these series are some of the most decorated knives in recent years, and they also have a wonderfully fascinating history to back it up. When it comes to employing them as a weapon for self-defense, the fact that they were literally created with your security in mind from the very beginning is what makes them truly unique.

"Loved this knife, the only thing I'd like to see is checkering of the handle to improve the grip. I can see how this could slip in your hand under extreme conditions."

by John A. Frasik

One of the most compact knives on this list, this particular model has a blade that measures 2.75 inches and a total length of 6.5 inches. Despite said, the blade of this little knife is made of VG-10 steel, making it incredibly sharp and capable of doing a lot of harm. When you are handling this knife, employ extreme caution in all situations. In addition, in the event that you so much brush the blade, you will end up with an unpleasant cut.

"The package came quickly with no damage. The knife is very sharp, so be careful. I had to practice getting it in and out of my pocket safely."

by dmorriso45

They are little, simple to conceal, and extremely difficult for adversaries to remove from the hand of the person who wields them. If you examine knives and other bladed weapons, you’ll see that nature provides the majority of the greatest blade designs, and the Karambit is no exception. The blade should be held so that it points down when it is being used, but it can alternatively be held so that it points backward.

"Exceptional product. Very sharp and ergs are great. You will have a great urge to play with it before training. DONT. This is a great weapon but I would highly encourage a trainer. Avid knife user, collector who can tell you it will get you some serious stitches if you don’t respect it and get a trainer before getting very familiar with it. Great product."

by Amazon Customer

The Ka-Bar Short Tanto is a highly recommended weapon for self-defense inside your pocket. The 1095 Cro-Van in a tanto shape is a great way to make sure you can cut through whatever a car thief or attacker is wearing. Also, the shape of the blade on that tanto is the best for breaking glass, digging, prying, and if you’re in a car accident and need to quickly pierce something to get out.

"Touched it up a bit out of the box to make it razor sharp. Less resistance when you gut someone in CQC. Something about a guy seeing his guts fall on the ground glistening in the sun that takes the fight out of them. Tantos really good for gutting. No sense turning his innards into a frothy red mush with a couple of 10mm Hornady XTP's, when those bad guys are within an arm's reach. Cheaper too"

by Panache 2620

This survival knuckle duster knife by The Home Security not only offers quick access to self-defense but also has the potential to terrify would-be assailants due to its massive size. Because of the superb knuckle grooved handle, the knife will not slip out of your hand, allowing you to maintain a strong grasp. Moreover, the handle of the knife has been given a black finish and is composed of a high-quality zinc alloy.

"I really like this knife. It's a good length, and lightweight. I like that it comes with a nice sheath too. The one thing I don't love is the handle - it's just plastic, and I wish there was an option for an all black design. However, the knuckle dusters are nice and durable metal. I would definitely recommend this knife to anyone who was looking for one. "

by Abby