basic fighting knife design

Grumpy

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knifes by their basic design are fairly short range defensive, or surprise attack, weapons by nature, below are listed a few options, notice theres no folding knives as most ,
but not all, will break if subjected too real and repeated ,combat stress, levels from what I've seen.
like with almost all martial skills you,ll need a great deal of practice and you,ll need to be in damn good physical condition to maximize those skills,too refine the skill level you'll want too acquire , for effective use of those skills, with edged weapons, , but its a practiced SKILL, so strength alone is not the prime factor, a well practiced alert,and experienced 70 year old in even semi decent physical shape, will have the advantage over some muscular ,unskilled aggressor, all the time.

https://www.thehomesecuritysupersto...s-fiberglass-tonfa-baton-24-inch-10151-p=4120

the effective use of all fighting blades require a good deal of practice skills and knowledge of anatomy,
and the understanding that to be used effectively you need to be fast, close and accurate,as with all tools its the skill and experience ,
of the user that determines a great deal of the tools effective usefulness.

but in skilled hands they can be very lethal, quiet, and effective with no realistic chance of mechanical malfunction, bad magazines, jammed safety's or mis-feeds,
or running out of ammo, like most firearms'
yet , a skilled user, knowing the limitations of the tools, can do remarkable and lethal damage too any opponent in seconds,
a skilled user within arm's length can employ a blade faster,
and do lethal damage quicker, than most firearm users would ever believe possible.
the blade design below was intended to allow soldiers to punch through heavy clothing and reach vital organs to quickly & quietly disable sentries
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/IXSF71490/sheffield-fairbairn-sykes-british-commando-dagger-black
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the Sykes /fairbairn is an excellent concealment blade & designed to allow easy deep,penetrating punch or stabs to the vitals, and if properly employed lethal, stabs, are fast and effective, but poor slashing and near useless chopping ,NOT MY FIRST CHOICE
but concealment rather easy.
user must know anatomy and have some practiced skills to use effectively, especially in defense.


applegate-fairbairn
easily concealed, good slash and easy deep, and efficient penetration
but requires a good deal of skill to be used effectively, and has neither the length or weight for effective chopping blows
this was developed as an extremely effective and easily concealed, back-up weapon

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https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BO...mbat-dagger-blade-delrin-handles-kydex-sheath

a karambit ,is a blade design that is extremely effective in well trained hands
but it requires a good bit of training and its almost exclusively useful in defensive use in most cases.
now by that I mean its use requires some basic martial arts skills as its a blade that requires fast and close in manipulation of an opponent,
in both attack and defensive use. attacking a skilled opponent with a karambit would result in similar results to sticking your arms in a wood chipper.


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http://www.budk.com/Timber-Wolf-Buffalo-Horn-Damascus-Steel-Karambit-Knife-31988

these are popular and frequently used as boot or necklace knives
http://www.bladehq.com/item--12BS-Cold-Steel-Safe--2440
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EXCELLENT concealment, this makes a good secondary or back-up blade

stabbing and slashing decent, but range limited, chopping and slashing very limited

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http://www.bladehq.com/item--Cold-Steel-Magnum-Tanto--6872
http://www.coldsteel.com/products/fixed-knives/3v-magnum-tanto-ii.html
excellent stabbing, and slashing, with reasonably easy concealment , but chopping limited (A GOOD CARRY ,COMPROMISE) certainly very effective in trained hands in both offense and defense , in skilled well trained hands its formidable


https://www.knifecenter.com/item/CS...-1-steel-blade-kraton-handle-secure-ex-sheath
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https://battlingblades.com/collecti...-machete-knife-sword-14?variant=7472354361378

great slashing and excellent chopping, and easy breaking bones, devastating, with a single strike in trained hands,this basic kukri design,was the primary weapon of the gurkas
excellent defensive characteristics
but a bit limited yet still effective, stabbing ,
concealment very difficult
excellent in both attack and defense in trained hands
capable of shearing off arms legs and heads , or punching through chest,with single strike

https://www.swordsofmight.com/product/cold-steel-natchez-bowie/
heres a slightly lighter weight and slightly easier to conceal kukri
an excellent choice if you have the skill to use it and dress to conceal it.
http://www.thekhukurihouse.com/catalog/product.php?id=343239f87


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just as with any other potential weapon its going to require knowledge and practice with safe practice tools and a knowledgeable mentor and practice partner, to gain skills, most martial arts stores sell plastic clone practice knives
the skill speed dexterity and knowledge of anatomy that's required to effectively use a knife to disable or mortally wound an assailant
requires study and practice to be effective, it also helps if you know how to block or limit potential damage, if your attacked
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and yes there's sure to be huge legal and expensive issues and long jail terms ,
if your the attacker, or not totally justified in a blades defensive use!

a great compromise in that stabbing, chopping and slashing are all done very efficiently in trained hands ,an all American design made famous by Jim bowie,
punching through chest to vitals is easy with a single strike,



the best high quality bowie I own, and recommend
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if your trained to use this, , excellent defensive and offensive characteristics, allow a train user to be very well armed.
if you select the correct blade size and size,
concealment very difficult
excellent in both attack and defense in trained hands

 
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The British one I like the best handle has a kubaton design, I think I spelt that right the blunt end will work well to disable your enemy with out having to sink into him. Shaped to crack ribs temple or neck strikes. It is not always best to kill your your attacker plus it makes it allot easier to sleep at night also.
 


EACH OF THE LINKED VIDEOS HAS A FEW VALID POINTS THAT SHOULD BE HELPFUL




 

Do you, remember seeing these, tools on the forged in fire show
a quick check on roughly duplicating what they show used.
not including a lot of the tongs hammers,quench tank , acid etch tank, etc.
and you know from working on cars theres always minor tools you can,t work without ,
that may fill a whole tool chest like drill bits hammers,
forge dies fuller dies ,temperature gauges
replacement sander belts and a decent 180-250 amp TIG or MIG WELDER,
if your serious about stocking the shop, and making
Damascus
"canisters and repairs"
then theres a shelf full of materials for handles, epoxy ,special handle rivets, etc.
you could easily have a good deal of cash invested in a knife making shop,
I doubt many guys have that much cash invested in auto tooling
(yeah I have a geat deal more in auto tools but I'm a tool junky)

heres near $20K


FORGE ($450-$550)
https://www.majesticforge.com/3-Burner-Knifemaker-Deluxe.html

decent heavy duty power hammer ($7000)
http://bigbluhammer.com/blu-max-110

serious power hydraulic PRESS ($8000)
https://bigbluhammer.tech/50press/
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belt sander ($1000)
https://atlasgrinders.com/


drill press ($800)
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Grizzly-15-Heavy-Duty-Floor-Drill-Press/G0784


anvil ($2200)
https://www.gamut.com/c/hand-tools/...MI69vJtsyu3wIVy7fACh0y_Q97EAQYASABEgLsmvD_BwE

yeah theres much more expensive hobbies ... one involves, supplying jewelry and lingerie
 
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I have a Randall #1 that was given to me as a retirement gift. I very much enjoy the looks and function when carving roasted pigs! I also have a Ray Laconico bowie that is a work of fine art. If needed I believe I would grab the Randall for a fight (after I ran out of .45 ACP, of course).
 
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