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Optimizing the Everyday Carry Folding Knife
on Aug 31, 2011
The everyday carry folding knife has become a staple both in society and the modern personal protection community. Each individual chooses such a tool based on a variety of criteria, including blade type, length, design, and clip orientation. Read More »
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Blade Carry Strategies for Warm Weather
on Jul 27, 2011
Concealing a full-sized pistol is more challenging when you ve got less clothing to work with. This is one time when carrying a knife for personal defense is a viable alternative to a gun. A knife is not as potent a weapon, but you can conceal and have it with you even when you re shirtless and down to your swim trunks. Read More »
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Making the Thrust
on Oct 13, 2010
Thrusting refers to tactics that involve penetration with the point of a knife. Start with an effective thrust and your chances of making an effective cut increase dramatically. What are the components of a thrust that will cause an immediate physiological stop in your adversary? Read More »
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Making the Cut: Understanding Combative Cutting Dynamics
on Aug 03, 2010
Self-defense is all about stopping power. Regardless of the weapon you use, your ultimate goal is to efficiently and decisively stop your attacker from carrying out his attack. And the less capable the weapon you use, the more skilled you need to be in its application. How do you best employ a small, legally permissible blade to defend yourself? Read More »
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Knife Stopping Power
on Mar 24, 2010
I'd like to take a closer look at the concept of stopping power and the best ways of achieving it with an edged weapon. Read More »
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Martial Blade Concepts
on Jan 13, 2010
The Filipino martial arts have a long tradition of edged-weapon training. In fact, when it comes to skill with small knives, the fighting arts of the Philippines are widely regarded as some of the deadliest and most effective systems ever devised. Read More »
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Don't Bring a Gun to a Knife Fight
on Jan 13, 2010
Since Sean Connery's unforgettable scene in the movie The Untouchables, the concept of "Don't bring a knife to a gunfight" has become almost a cliche in the firearms training world. Read More »
