Lately I have been working on some drills with my small “hideout” waist-carried fixed blades: Benchmade CBK and SOG Snarl. Training Notes: Since both of these shivs have an unconventional grip (CBK is a syringe type, the Snarl a single-finger loop, raptor-claw design), striking is a bit more unorthodox than if I were…
Category: Knife History
The Combative Continuum
As you journey through the world of self-defense you will ultimately discover that few combat systems are compatible. For example, you may have one stance you learned in martial arts and another you learned for knife, another for your pistol and another for your rifle. Soon, your brain becomes jumbled and you have information…
One Mind, Any Weapon: South African Dad Fends Off Carjackers With a Knife
South Africa: Badass dad fends off pack of carjackers with just a knife… When the Chips are Down and the Dindu’s are at the Door (literally) You’re gonna have to FIGHT with whatever you got handy. Never forget the most important word in ANY FIGHT whether it be GUN, KNIFE or FIST is still…
Last Ditch Weapons of the Street
A while back Ed Calderon did a piece with Shawn Ryan on EDC (Pocket Dump) and Improvised Street Weapons or weapons you will typically find people living or working in the streets carrying besides firearms. This could be anything from a simple box cutter to a screwdriver to a sock filled with spark plugs…
Myths about Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight
Myths about Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight If you carry a Handgun for Self-Defense you should dedicate a LARGE block of your monthly training to knife attacks. They happen more frequently than you think and due to Hollyweird and Fantasy Gunfight Training most armed civilians and sadly a large percentage of law enforcement…
Most Common Blade Profiles and How to Choose the Best
MOST COMMON BLADE PROFILES AND HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST Lot of choices out there for Blade types. Just remember: A Knife is a TOOL above all else, not a play pretty or something to show off to your friends. Choose the TOOL that is right for the Job. My 2 cents: I have never…
Know Your Weapons: History and Evolution of the Karambit
History and Evolution of the Karambit Even though they look bad ass, I do not recommend the Karambit as a EDC. It’s a Special Purpose Knife that requires some training to use Properly and Effectively.
Know your Knives: The Wicked Ulu
The Wicked ULU Knife Who would not want to own an ancient blade design that resembles a Saber-tooth tiger fang?
Keen Insights: Let’s Talk Lock-Blades
Keen Insights: Let’s Talk Lock-Blades If you carry a folder around, this is a great article to read and consider. I replaced my folder with a small fixed blade years ago. Prepare Accordingly!
All Things Tomahawk
Who Needs A Tomahawk? A collection of links involving their history and practical use. I own several flavors of tomahawks, my favorite being a Rifleman’s Hawk. Besides being an exceptional CQ Weapon, they are also an extremely practical piece of kit to have. It’s not surprising that most all of your early mountain men…