>>1537514The bigger the better to be honest, even if it's a folding, portable knife, but definitely keep the local laws in mind. This is also one of those things where the equipment you have doesn't matter all that much, because you can do with just about anything with experience.
I have a meme tier SOG "MILITARY GRADE COMBAT KILLING STEEL" knife that I bought several years ago that somehow hasn't broken apart yet. The whole thing is heavy enough to use as a stunning bludgeon and it keeps an edge for a long time. It's also discreet enough for me to keep it in my pocket at all times when I'm /out/. Again even if carrying a knife like that is completely legal where you are, it can definitely alarm people when it's completely out. Pic related.