No, I'm pretty sure if I were camping in an area where it would warrant such a thing, I'd be packing a pistol in the least.

This could be one of my last posts, as per Giz's new commenting policy changes.

Just because it's a hollow handle means nothing. Survival knives have had hollow and waterproof handles for years. Welcome to the 20th century.

ehh, I didn't go that far. I more so pointed out that it's stupid to get something for self defense with out knowing how to use it.

Unless you have been well trained on a weapon, it's more likely that you will be harmed by such a weapon then actually having it help you.

Yea... Daggers ARE weapons. It's like asking "What's the point of an airplane designed to fly faster"?

I was wondering the same thing. Why would people want weak-ass weapons?

The question I have, is why would you own a dagger that is not designed to kill something?

@aherstein: Unless you happen to crash in the wilderness flying home from a spiritual retreat where you starved yourself for the prior 40 days... you'll be fine for a few weeks without food.