There are all kinds of products out there that will protect you from either bullets or knives, but very rarely both. This Ex-Metropolitan Police Multi-Threat Body Armor claims to do just that, protecting you from most knives, as well as up to and including 9mm and .357 Magnum handguns.
This vest-style armor incorporates layers of Aramid fabric, which disperse the energy of a bullet and prevent penetration. For knife attacks, a special metallic element is also embedded into the vest which reduces the ability of a blade (or broken bottle) to pierce the vest.
There are two versions you can choose from depending on how conspicuous you want it to be. The slim white model is designed for covert wear under other items of clothing, while a rather chunky looking version in black is worn as an outer layer…by tough guys.
You can purchase your own vest direct from MilitaryKit, who are careful to stress the fact that no body armor will offer 100% protection. For £99 | $138 | €105, it seems like a great buy for anyone living in a bad neighborhood, but then, that money would probably be better spent on a deposit for a place in a better location. Just remember, though the vest will protect your torso from thugs and thieves, you’ll still need a taser-proof vest if you want protection from trigger-happy, taser-armed cops.
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MilitaryKit