In the pistols for ladies thread, a point was made that some ladies who, for whatever reason, will not carry a gun will sometimes carry a knife. So, if one was to recommend, or perhaps design, a knife for a lady, what characteristics would be desirable?
Some initial thoughts:
Legality of carry is preferred. Thus, while a fixed blade might be workable in some places, folders would generally be preferred.
The carry system is likely to be more important than the design of the knife itself. If the carry system does not work with a lady’s mode of dress, the knife will not be carried. Pocket clips are great until a pocket is not a part of the outfit. Access after the fight has started is critical.
The handle should fit the hand. Perhaps not much should stick out of the hand other than the blade to make disarming more difficult.
The blade shape should be helpful in emergencies beyond defense, such as working the blade into a tight space between something that must be cut and a person who should not be cut.
So, what does everyone think the desirable features would be? I am particularly interested in hearing from the ladies here, but do not wish to exclude other feedback.
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