Presumed Lost:
I like my shiney stilettoes because they remind me of jewelery in their overall design.  However in the matter of having to use a knife as a defensive weapon, most of everything I have read and practiced goes the other way with a strong preference for an overall  dark knife.  I have never been concerned for my physical safety because:
     1)  I stay away from bad areas and situations.
     2) If I get into a bad situation, I don't want them to know I have a knife until it is too late for them to do anything about it.
     3) I have been in a few fist fights and lost more than I won, but earned the respect to not be bothered, and even in losing I did not pull a knife.   Of course the men I fought didn't try to kick me to death when I was down.
    4) Despite the fact that I am a lovable teddy bear in nature, my overall appearance and size makes me look tougher than I am.
Bountyhunter
 (PS:  <img src="/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />Don't give me any crap about number 4. <img src="/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />)
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