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Why the Knife for Self Defense?

I was recently asked why I’m so quick to recommend a knife, not a gun, as a primary personal-protection tool. For the purposes of this article, what I mean by... View Content

Optimizing Self-Defense Knives For Personal Protection

Top: Author's Benchmade Mini Onslaught out of box. Bottom: With clip modification and lanyard. The everyday carry (EDC) folding knife has become a staple both in society and the modern... View Content

Blade Carry Strategies for Warm Weather

As I write this, I am at the Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia. My annual pilgrimage to the world’s largest knife event not only reminds me that I still really... View Content

Making the Thrust

In my previous article, Making the Cut, I discussed the mechanics of combative cutting with a knife. Based on that understanding, let’s take a look at the other side of... View Content

Making the Cut: Understanding Combative Cutting Dynamics

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... View Content