From the AEGIS e-Journal, Volume 10 Number 7, July 2007
As mentioned in the previous article, we had two knives stolen from our luggage on a recent trip. We considered this to be the perfect opportunity to see if there were any better choices available as replacements. After careful investigation, we realized that there were no better choices for our purposes, and have, at substantial cost, reordered both knives. We also felt that this would be an appropriate time to re-mention them here. The first knife is the Smith & Wesson SW911 First Response knife (see full review in the February 2003 ÆGIS), made by Taylor Cutlery. Although not suited for daily use, it is perfect for cutting seatbelts and other things during an emergency. It is an incredibly sturdy knife, and can be used as a light pry bar. The newest production run now includes a clip. This obviously allows you to clip the SW911 to your clothing. It also allows you to fasten it to a lanyard, which can be important if you are working in a place (such as in the water) where dropping it would be a problem. If you need a rescue knife, we believe this is the best choice currently available. You can see the SW911 at http://www.taylorbrandsllc.com/Catalog/Product.php?ProductLine=FIRS& ItemNumber=SW911. The second knife is the Mission Knives MPF1-Ti (see full review in the July 2006 ÆGIS), which can be seen at http://www.missionknives.com/products/mpf.htm. Because of its price (and lack of easy availability), and because of the wide variety of excellent general purpose folding knives available, this knife will not fall into the must-have category for most people. But if you are involved in protective services and need to carry a folding knife, we believe this to be the best choice currently available. 7. Subscription/Unsubscription/Copyright Information •• ÆGIS is supported and maintained by voluntary efforts. This publication is owned, published, and copyright © 2007 by The LUBRINCO Group Ltd, Inc. and Financial Examinations and Evaluations, Inc. It is edited jointly by ÆGIS, July 2007 13 Richard Isaacs (RBIsaacs@lubrinco.com), L. Burke Files (LBFiles@feeinc.com), and Terry Philips (TPhillips@aegisjournal.com). LUBRINCO provides services in three high-threat areas, too specialized to be dealt-with in-house, that can adversely affect domestic and international bottom lines. • Identification, valuation, and protection of intellectual assets and critical information. 1. American businesses lose $300 billion annually to competitive intelligence, economic espionage, and information theft. 2. 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