Whether a bolo, barong or a bowie, big blades have different rules than small ones. Here’s a technique that will be taught at the 2010 PTI summer camp. For more info go to: www.pekiti.com
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Whether a bolo, barong or a bowie, big blades have different rules than small ones. Here’s a technique that will be taught at the 2010 PTI summer camp. For more info go to: www.pekiti.com
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TuhonBillMcg says:
May 5, 2011 at 7:44 pm (UTC 0)
@HydeMyJekyll I just checked out some of Hossom’s knives online and I have to say he has some of the most ergonomic handles in the business. I especially like his one piece micarta grips with the built in guard and a pommel that’s large enough to keep your hand from slipping off the knife. While I’m not a big fan of hollow ground blades, I do like his blade shapes. Overall some very well thought out designs.
HydeMyJekyll says:
May 5, 2011 at 8:20 pm (UTC 0)
@TuhonBillMcg I have always been a big fan of Jerry Hossom’s knives. He has a couple models that are designed in the spirit of a fighting bowie, and while his blades are large, they are deeply hollow ground to allow for a lightweight blade that can be maneuvered much more easily than something like a ka-bar.
94Airsoftsnipergod says:
May 5, 2011 at 8:58 pm (UTC 0)
@coreyl35 cuz the knife can hurt you more than his hand mayb?
garrettzkool63 says:
May 5, 2011 at 9:33 pm (UTC 0)
i need to be able to survive a ruthless knife attack from benicio del toro!
LaddieGalicia says:
May 5, 2011 at 10:14 pm (UTC 0)
@TuhonBillMcg Great vid man!
TheHankwilliamsjr says:
May 5, 2011 at 10:26 pm (UTC 0)
i wouldnt want to get into a knife fight with u
CoreyI35 says:
May 5, 2011 at 10:33 pm (UTC 0)
Um… Instead of hitting his knife first, why don’t you try hitting his hand?
iiskate208 says:
May 5, 2011 at 10:45 pm (UTC 0)
@xI3elialx please teach me a”flawless” technique, news flash there is no such thing as a flawless technique every move whether its boxing,jiu jitsu, or knife fighting everything has a counter and to that a counter another counter. so save your wise shit for somewhere else.
Pwn00b says:
May 5, 2011 at 10:46 pm (UTC 0)
@TuhonBillMcg That’s quite interesting. To be honest I wasn’t expecting a serious response but now that you have pointed me in that direction I will follow it up. Just shows that there can be a good answer to any question if you ask the right person. Thanks Tuhon.
TuhonBillMcg says:
May 5, 2011 at 11:00 pm (UTC 0)
@Pwn00b You can use palm stick techniques with small tools like pliers. Check out the Palm Stick video on my channel page TuhonBillMcG
Pwn00b says:
May 5, 2011 at 11:50 pm (UTC 0)
@MrJamfoof Haha, cant argue with both! Where I live, because of the strict laws, the carry weapon of choice (By those people who feel the need) is electrical pliers i.e. long nose pliers… Anything that is a ‘knife’ will get you thrown in a deep hole. Amusingly, purpose built weapons like a foot long trench spike will get you in less trouble than a one-hand-open-able pocket knife. So, anyone teaching “long nose pliers” combat here?
MrJamfoof says:
May 6, 2011 at 12:01 am (UTC 0)
@Pwn00b no i dont disagree a gun is definitely more powerful but lets say we all the sudden went into civil war you only have so many bullets so i guess you can say knowing both is even better lol
Pwn00b says:
May 6, 2011 at 12:11 am (UTC 0)
@MrJamfoof Why is a knife better? Granted, you are much much more likely to have a knife than a gun (if anything) in an unexpected situation, so knowing how to use a knife well is certainly more useful than knowing how to use a gun well (VS a basic competence. Basic competence with a knife will probably get you killed where basic competence with a gun makes you a reasonable punter). But a gun would be the better pick in the vast majority of situations… But only if you had it… Disagree ?
MrJamfoof says:
May 6, 2011 at 12:56 am (UTC 0)
@megalodon30 ehm no a knife is actually a better defense than a gun if you know how to use it also a knife doesnt run out of bullets
Algastar says:
May 6, 2011 at 1:08 am (UTC 0)
@Wabaanimkii well when it comes to self defense a shitty knife is better than no knife at all
Wabaanimkii says:
May 6, 2011 at 1:50 am (UTC 0)
@TuhonBillMcg Thanks for the help. I’ll certainly look up Big Brother. I have a shit blade with a half heart on the blade. It looks like either a rope cutter or a blade snapper.
TuhonBillMcg says:
May 6, 2011 at 2:21 am (UTC 0)
@Wabaanimkii A very good place to meet custom makers and learn how knives are made is the New England Bladesmith’s annual seminar in Ashokan, NY. It falls on the 3rd weekend in Sept. All the knife makers there are very knowledgeable and extremely giving of their time and experience. I regularly lecture there and I highly recommend it. Google the words ashokanknifeseminar to find their website.
TuhonBillMcg says:
May 6, 2011 at 3:10 am (UTC 0)
@Wabaanimkii Check out the Ka-Bar review at this year’s Shot Show on the Equip2Endure channel.
There’s a larger version of the Ka-Bar combat knife that might interest you. It’s called the Big Brother. You’ll find it for sale on Tomar’s Ka-Bar website.
TuhonBillMcg says:
May 6, 2011 at 3:15 am (UTC 0)
@Wabaanimkii Ah, the quest for the perfect knife. That has led many a young man down a never ending road.
You might want to try some factory knives first. You can get several different models for the price of one custom and help define what you really need. Cold Steel, Ontario, Ka-Bar, Condor, all make good blades. I would start with tool steel as this is more forgiving than stainless in hard use and easier for a factory to get the temper right. Ka-Bar has a new model that might interest you.
Wabaanimkii says:
May 6, 2011 at 3:17 am (UTC 0)
Hmm I’m looking for a custom knife maker. I want a good blade for fighting. One with a blade catcher, about 9in, not REAL beefy. More of an extended KA-BAR with a little More heft. I’ll die trying to find the perfect knife. I’m hoping to become a bladesmith after I complete college.
TuhonBillMcg says:
May 6, 2011 at 3:27 am (UTC 0)
@megalodon30 Only half of US household own a firearm and the percentage of people who carry regularly in public is far less. The point of this training though is that if you carry a large blade (as many of my martial arts students do when camping, hiking, etc), you should know how to defend yourself with it.
megalodon30 says:
May 6, 2011 at 3:49 am (UTC 0)
ehm most people have guns now am i right..?
gameboykid11 says:
May 6, 2011 at 4:18 am (UTC 0)
@TuhonBillMcg o ok thnx man
TuhonBillMcg says:
May 6, 2011 at 4:44 am (UTC 0)
@gameboykid11 No, that’s just one way they are made. Check out the wikipedia article on the bowie knife for more detailed info.
gameboykid11 says:
May 6, 2011 at 4:54 am (UTC 0)
dont bowie knives have like a brass knuckle handle? am i wrong or r just some of then like that?