I Have Just Been Robbed

[Yoherz]

Very true. Gondor's right.
If you have even one other person with you, you're far less likely to get attacked.
Though, if you're gonna buy a knife, get a swiss army knife so you can say "I just carry it around so I can use the screwdriver and such when I need it" so they don't arrest you for having a concealed weapon.

[Fissure]

Very true. Gondor's right.
If you have even one other person with you, you're far less likely to get attacked.
Though, if you're gonna buy a knife, get a swiss army knife so you can say "I just carry it around so I can use the screwdriver and such when I need it" so they don't arrest you for having a concealed weapon.

And I thought you were going to say that you would lend out some of your moogles :P
You can get a license on a knife?

And I don't think Nikki has the guts to take back.

[Yoherz]

Originally Posted by Fissure

And I thought you were going to say that you would lend out some of your moogles :P
You can get a license on a knife?

And I don't think Nikki has the guts to take back.

I could, but then.....well, you know what I mean.

I think so, but that's not my point. Regardless, the blade itself is a weapon and he can be arressted for carrying a concealed weapon. On a swiss army knife, the blade is only a part of it and is not considered a weapon since it's a tool so he won't get arrested for carrying it. The only downside to it is that once he points it at someone, it's a weapon, but if it's in self-defense, then it's acceptable and is not concealed as long as he points it at them in the open rather than from behind his jacket or something.
Once he has a good blade on 'em, he can practice and work up some nerve. With the people as he said that are very fearful for their life, all he would have to do is pull out his own knife and the guy would freak out from the unexpected retaliation.
Even with a little help, he and his friends could practice being attacked (by each other, of course) to get used to the situation and be able to react without freaking out every time.

[Lewelynikki]

Hey Hey Hey, It's NOT About Guts, It's About Reflexions, Agility AND Fast Thinking...If I Have A Knife In The SAME PLace I Have My Cellphone, He Could Ask For My Cellphone, I Take My Knife Out REAL Fast And Stab Him...And Then Back Off To Be Certain He Cannot Stab Me Later

[Yoherz]

Yes, very good thinking.
But you still need to pracitce that kind of scenario so you don't go blank wehn it really happens.
Like, if you study for a test, no matter how much you study, you're still gonna be nervous for the real thing unless you're VERY prepared. See what I mean now?

[<Xeros>]

Generally, people willing to attack you know what they're doing, so if you face them with a knife, they'll probably be better using it than you then they'll kill you, kick your a**, then probably kill you again.Besides, thief's knives tend to be bigger than a little dagger one of us could nervously swing.
I'd say just go out with some people, don't be alone in suspicious places or at the wrong time.

[Yoherz]

Hm. Good point about them being more skilled with the knife, but I still say by playing by the psychology of his area, the theif will be surprised (if not frightened) and give lew a good opening.
But yes, the best plan is to avoid confrontation. Go with friends, try to stay in broad daylight, and if you're walking in a parking lot, walk in the middle where there's lots of light. Just things like that and other things everyone else mentioned will relaly help.

[Lewelynikki]

It WAS Daylight...But I Went To The Dentist That Day...I Don't Think Someone Want To Acompany Me To A Dentist XD

[Fissure]

To hold your hand? o.O

[Yoherz]

But it was your dad's place, right?
Seems like someone you know there would have seen you and jumped into action or something. Or at the very least, said something.