cockedlocked01

Interesting thread...

I'd have to agree with an earlier poster, that initially, I don't think "gang bangers" wear what they wear with self defense in mind.

Professionally, it's been an advantage for me that they do wear the baggy stuff. Yes, it might "pad" them a little for knife strikes & baton strikes, but not enough. However, if it is a problem, the legs are good targets as well as the hands, neck, & head area. But, I think most people here know that.

The baggy clothes does slow down their mobility, whether it be running or moving around for fighting. I actually like their baggy clothing, because it makes it easier for me to get ahold of them & pull them in closer for some "special" attention.

I'd have to agree about the serrations thing. I've found them great (For me), on my everything knife, to cut rope & whatever. If serrations were so great for a fighting knife, I think we would have seen them on swords.

I also agree on the SD only knife, that's why I carry 2 knives (Actually 3 now).

Oh well, just my food for thought. I certainly don't want to argue with anyone...

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kylebce

I train with the same technique- in Filipino it's called "Pakal grip." The situation dictates what weapon (hands, gun, knife) and technique is chosen.

There aren't enough layers of clothing or body armor to protect against a trained knife wielder effectively. The targets are going to be throat, neck, eyes, hands, crotch. "soft targets" not covered with layers.

randytulsa2

I'm with retsupt99 and redneck here.

But if you ain't got a gun, try a push dagger- don't slash if you don't have to- - stab.

Repeat as necessary.

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KenpoTex

Exactly.

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duracles

El Cruisr is correct. Do this.

Get an old metal folding chair and punch your tanto thru. Then, take a bowie knife and do the same. Lastly, take a double edged pointed daggar and do it again. The bowie and the dagger go thru much deeper. If your guard and grip are worth a damn, you haven't lost any fingers. This is what it would be like slamming a knife into an opponent in a fight. Tanto's are great weapons, but if you are looking for a weapon to penetrate it better have the proper tip. I did a demonstration of this before. I worked as store manager in a local knife shop for almost ten years, and conducted many experiments. Try if for yourself, but be careful!

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