You are safer without a knife

[Rhyfelwyr]

These gangs tend to operate in groups, and when there's six of them to one of you then its unlikely you are the fastest.

[Guildenstern]

These gangs tend to operate in groups, and when there's six of them to one of you then its unlikely you are the fastest.

Will a knife really save your life in such a situation?

[FactionHeir]

Depends on how many chevrons you have and what your stats are

That aside, if everyone didn't carry a knife, then yes, people would be safer - because when you get angry at someone you can't pull out a knife at them.

Of course there's other non conventional weapons as well, but that's beside the point right?

[Rhyfelwyr]

Well, the problem is that if one nutcase carries a knife, whether its to aid him in crime or just to look cool, everyone else in in danger.

And unless you have some Chuck Norris style roundhouse kicks up your sleeve, then the person with the knife will have a big advantage when it comes to attacking you.

Depends on how many chevrons you have and what your stats are

And don't forget your animations of course. Two handed weapons are only useful against mounted opponents (ie on a bicycle).

[Whacker]

And don't forget your animations of course. Two handed weapons are only useful against mounted opponents (ie on a bicycle).

This is actually a very good point that you and Fractionhair made, and why just about everyone so far is wrong.

Everyone knows you run faster with the knife.

[HoreTore]

These gangs tend to operate in groups, and when there's six of them to one of you then its unlikely you are the fastest.

If they outnumber you six to one it's madness to stand and fight anyway. Your best bet is still running.