Right, a folding blade is broken until you get it open.
The two most dangerous places in today's world:
1.) a gun free zone
2.) your comfort zone
There is more to fighting and self-defense than shooting well.
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Right, a folding blade is broken until you get it open.
The two most dangerous places in today's world:
1.) a gun free zone
2.) your comfort zone
Mexican_Hippie
TGT Addict
Yeah, I couldn't imagine trying to get a knife open while you're also trying to repel someone.
I'm not coordinated enough, lol
I'm not coordinated enough, lol
Some very relevant info here that I'm sure many of you will find interesting:
Personally, I think that's a great way to look at the edged weapon, in terms of it having an actual drawstroke, and practicing using many of the same basic concepts as you might practice pistol drawstroke. I also quite like his mentality of "We always go first."
The real eye opener is seeing someone, that's good with a fixed blade from concealment, on the shot timer. Some people can get down around the .60-.75 sec range from concealed draw to in the target.
Personally, I think that's a great way to look at the edged weapon, in terms of it having an actual drawstroke, and practicing using many of the same basic concepts as you might practice pistol drawstroke. I also quite like his mentality of "We always go first."
The real eye opener is seeing someone, that's good with a fixed blade from concealment, on the shot timer. Some people can get down around the .60-.75 sec range from concealed draw to in the target.
breakingcontact
TGT Addict
I bought an automatic knife...because I could, I think. Then when practicing with it, it was laughable to deploy. Im still looking for a quality small fixed blade that comes with a good sheath that isnt crazy expensive.
Mexican_Hippie
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I have an expensive auto too, but it's just not the same as a fixed blade.
I like that one you posted in the custom knife thread.
I have a BK14 I really like, but gonna see if I like the Ratmandu size better.
I like that one you posted in the custom knife thread.
I have a BK14 I really like, but gonna see if I like the Ratmandu size better.
Saltyag2010
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No one has talked about running away. It works. Stay in shape guys.
Im really quick with a knife. Almost used it a few times. Lots of practice from draw. Don't sneak up on me. I almost knifed someone a few months back after hours at work. He cleans up the bathrooms once a month and no one told me about him. I was walking to a bathroom and he came from the bay door, said hey, and walked into the women's bathroom without stopping. I drew when I saw him and backed away. I called someone from work and asked about him.
Im really quick with a knife. Almost used it a few times. Lots of practice from draw. Don't sneak up on me. I almost knifed someone a few months back after hours at work. He cleans up the bathrooms once a month and no one told me about him. I was walking to a bathroom and he came from the bay door, said hey, and walked into the women's bathroom without stopping. I drew when I saw him and backed away. I called someone from work and asked about him.
I consider a comfortable pair of shoes I can run in to be my first piece of self defense gear
breakingcontact
TGT Addict
My username is breakingcontact. Im not above beating feet!
Lots of advice, but easy to be confused by it.
I would expect a LEO to probably train CQ to minimize the lethality of the outcome. Likewise, probably to limit damage that might cause him or his department to be sued. (e.g., loss of an eye) Military is all about killing the other guy quickly, as there's a necessary assumption the other guy is gonna kill you. Self-protection removes all the rules except you'd better be able to show it was necessary - at least to the grand jury. So each one has slightly different goals and techniques - in some cases those are conflicting.
The best weapon is always your brain. Avoiding situations where you might have to fight improves survival changes immensely. Running, as was pointed out, may be your very best option. Distance is always your friend.
Look at some videos of real life attacks and it's amazing how fast it can go down. All the technique in the world is useless if you're overcome before you realize what has happened.
But one thing about these "experts" always bothers me: How many of them have ACTUALLY been in a close-quarters fight with a bad guy in which they've shot or stabbed their way to safety? I don't recall ever seeing news reports of that happening.
I want to see training by survivors, not practicers.
I would expect a LEO to probably train CQ to minimize the lethality of the outcome. Likewise, probably to limit damage that might cause him or his department to be sued. (e.g., loss of an eye) Military is all about killing the other guy quickly, as there's a necessary assumption the other guy is gonna kill you. Self-protection removes all the rules except you'd better be able to show it was necessary - at least to the grand jury. So each one has slightly different goals and techniques - in some cases those are conflicting.
The best weapon is always your brain. Avoiding situations where you might have to fight improves survival changes immensely. Running, as was pointed out, may be your very best option. Distance is always your friend.
Look at some videos of real life attacks and it's amazing how fast it can go down. All the technique in the world is useless if you're overcome before you realize what has happened.
But one thing about these "experts" always bothers me: How many of them have ACTUALLY been in a close-quarters fight with a bad guy in which they've shot or stabbed their way to safety? I don't recall ever seeing news reports of that happening.
I want to see training by survivors, not practicers.
breakingcontact
TGT Addict
Suarez International is offering a 0-5 yards gun fighting class in the area soon, if you're into that sort of thing.
That is an option we examine in 0-5 Feet Gunfighting.
The two most dangerous places in today's world:
1.) a gun free zone
2.) your comfort zone
Your best bet is to have a quality knifemaker make you one. There are a couple of really good ones here in TX and I know a couple in GA as well. For <$200 you can get exactly what you want.
Why not just buy a Condor or something? Simply made with 1095 steel.
Because a custom knife is like a Coach purse. High build quality and everyone knows it's fancy.
I'm more like you, tho...
