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I've been pocket carrying the Amtac Minuteman, which is a concept that works really well for me (although the price is ridiculous...).
The Skallywag MDV+1 is a new addition, and so far I like it.
For a good budget, defensive/utility blade (yeah, I said utility), I really like the location of a small fixed blade riding at the 11:00 position. I can access it with my supporting (left) hand in my traditional reverse icepick grip for defensive use; or it can be accessed in a traditional saber grip with my right hand. Those with a shorter handle will pretty much disappear under an untucked T-shirt.
Spyderco Street Beat, White River Knives Model #1, Bradford knives, ESEE 3, etc. are all good. I also like knives with rings in them, however for me, they're best when located at about the 9:00 O'Clock position on my support side, the ring just helps to index quickly, but I still draw in an icepick grip with the blade facing out.
The Clinch Pick, punch/push daggers are a little more niche, but they work well for what they're designed to do, they're just a little less utilitarian. Punching is pretty natural for me, so I've done training and comfortabale with that. The Clinch Pick and Karambit styles require a little more dedicated training to maximize their design.
My more frequently used supporting hand, icepick reverse grip is what I train with the most. A few simple, aimed slashes and/or stabs with the intent of just breaking any close contact and allowing me to draw a more lethal defensive tool.
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