Description
This is the classic book on knife fighting from one of the world's foremost experts. From it, you will learn all the facets of the art: assassination methods, history and development of knife design and in-depth reviews of the techniques perfected by Fairbairn, Biddle, Applegate and others. Rare photos and never-before-published info on Oriental techniques.
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Contents
Preface
Introduction
Part I: The techniques
Historical development
The renaissance of knife fighting-W.E. Fairbairn; A.J.D. Biddle; Rex Applegate; John Styers
The rationale of technique
The Eastern science-Iai-jutsu and Kenjutsu; A method of practice
Part II: The tools
Historical development
Tools
Miscellaneous types-Knuckle Knives (The Mark I, the Mark III); Custom knives; Switchblades; Folding knives; The push dirk; Boot and sleeve knives; The Kukri and the Kris; The tactical-Survivor
Concealment and methods of carry
Part III: The tactics
By way of introduciton-The Sneak attack
Basic instruction-Grip; Stance; Thrusting; Slashing; Mental discipline
Tactical movement-Random observations
Style and maneuver-A comparison of form
Defense
Bibliography
Preface
Introduction
Part I: The techniques
Historical development
The renaissance of knife fighting-W.E. Fairbairn; A.J.D. Biddle; Rex Applegate; John Styers
The rationale of technique
The Eastern science-Iai-jutsu and Kenjutsu; A method of practice
Part II: The tools
Historical development
Tools
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of the trade-The Fairbairn-Sykes; The Bowie knifeMiscellaneous types-Knuckle Knives (The Mark I, the Mark III); Custom knives; Switchblades; Folding knives; The push dirk; Boot and sleeve knives; The Kukri and the Kris; The tactical-Survivor
Concealment and methods of carry
Part III: The tactics
By way of introduciton-The Sneak attack
Basic instruction-Grip; Stance; Thrusting; Slashing; Mental discipline
Tactical movement-Random observations
Style and maneuver-A comparison of form
Defense
Bibliography
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ISBN
873540292
Publication
Paladin Press P. O. Box 1307 Boulder, Colorado 80302
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