Self Defense

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by aw9725

Thought this was worth sharing. Much respect to them!

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/wor...ate.granny.cnn

I remember reading an article about Col. Rex Applegate, the author of Kill Or Get Killed, and He was talking about how he was walking down the street when two thugs tried to mug him. All he had was his cane and he whupped the shit out of them with a well placed strike to the head and groin.

Something is better than nothing.

http://closecombattraining.com/blog/?p=213 *A brief bio of Col. Applegate*

Here's a few of my other "toys." I also have quite an extensive library of martial arts related books. That "knife-type-thing" next to the sword is a Smith and Wesson "First Response" tool. It can be flipped open with one hand like a switchblade if you practice... I carry one in my vehicle always. It can cut through seatbelts, has a pry bar, and a spring loaded carbide tip that can shatter a windshield. I have two, and mail-ordered them from U.S. Cavalry many years ago. Get one if you don't already own one!

Akido is something I would love to study one day. I only have the one book and have practiced just a few techniques from it.

I don't know where my copy of "In the Gravest Extreme" by Massad Ayoob went--but it is recommended reading for anyone interested in self-defense.

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by aw9725

Here's a few of my other "toys."

That thing to the bottom-right if your nightstick; is that a kubaton?

Also, I like the knuckle-knife combo.

Yes it is. I bought a bunch of them a while back and used to give them as Christmas presents!

Most of that stuff I bought while living here in Indiana (almost no restrictions apply) or in Michigan (Detroit "Wayne County" has tight restrictions--what's the logic? Someone can go to Oakland county and get knives and other stuff quite easily). Don't know if they can be sent to "Kalifornia"?

My understanding is that there are holds and techniques for them. My use of one would be mostly be to apply to pressure points or strike the eyes, throat, or temples. Have you ever had training with one?

The knife is a Frostwood "Undertaker" bowie. I bought two of them just in case they were ever restricted and something happened to the first one. It has a 9" blade. When we were discussing home defense weapons--I thought about it--it is nearby if I couldn't get to my 12 ga. The SIG is kept in a safe so wouldn't be much good unless I had time.

Also, that little "dagger" between the Kobotan and the sword is called a "CIA letter opener." It is made of fiberglass and nylon and can be sharpened. You can put one in a necktie or tape it to your ankle.

That Don's guns I posted pictures of is a great place to get stuff like this. At least in Indiana. I am pretty sure I got the Kubotans there.

[randolph]

I made this dagger in high school metal shop many years ago. Imagine doing this today?

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by randolph

I made this dagger in high school metal shop many years ago. Imagine doing this today?

Right on Mr. Randolph! Have you ever gone to Jantz's website? It's http://www.jantzsupply.com/ and they have all sorts of supplies to make your own knives like knife hobby sets, handle materials, different types of barstock like stainless steel, tool steel, "Damascus" pattern welded steel, Mokume-Game pattern welded metals etc.

I think you'd like it.

Originally Posted by randolph

I made this dagger in high school metal shop many years ago. Imagine doing this today?

That is very cool. Nice work. No they wouldn't let anyone get away with it today. When I was in HS metal shop as a Freshman (84-85) we made "throwing stars" out of sheet metal--if you got caught it was detention. Anyway--I think I still have mine somewhere.

Here are a few more items from my collection. The big one is a Mortal Kombat "Raptor" knife made for the movie. Cool looking but not really practical (poorly balanced--awkward grip). The ones on the left are a set of 3 Gil Hibben throwing knives made famous by Steven Segal in "Under Siege." The "hatchet" is a "throwing axe." Yes it sticks... The odd shaped one next to the Raptor is for "skinning." The "T shaped" one--put it in your fist and--well you get the idea... On the left is a cheap switchblade and the little guy on the right is a Gerber pocket knife bought at the local Dick's sporting goods.

[DSL]

Well i have a very large 13 inch bowie knife in my apartment like the one in
the pic but that one is only 9 inches the one i have is 13 inch blade with
engraved markings on the blade and gold trim on the handle
i paid $350 for it in a knife show here a few years back.
i also have a 10 inch rambo knife also camo handle.

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by aw9725

Don't know if they can be sent to "Kalifornia"?

Not in the DPRK (Democratic Peoples Republic of Kalifornia)

Originally Posted by aw9725

Have you ever had training with one?

Nope But I would like to.

Originally Posted by aw9725

Also, that little "dagger" between the Kobotan and the sword is called a "CIA letter opener." It is made of fiberglass and nylon and can be sharpened. You can put one in a necktie or tape it to your ankle.

My friend has one of those except his looks like a a small version of the cruciform bayonet usually found on Mosins, SKSs and early AK's. Those things are badass. As usual, they are not found in the DPRK.

Originally Posted by TheAngryPostman

I remember reading an article about Col. Rex Applegate, the author of Kill Or Get Killed, and He was talking about how he was walking down the street when two thugs tried to mug him. All he had was his cane and he whupped the shit out of them with a well placed strike to the head and groin.

Something is better than nothing.

http://closecombattraining.com/blog/?p=213 *A brief bio of Col. Applegate*

He is legendary! He even created his own fighting knife:

http://www.gerber-tools.com/Gerber-A...ombat-5780.htm

One bad-ass dude! I'm glad he was on our side!