You are the first person who has said that on this video. You are absolutely right. Been in close to a dozen knife duels in prison. I didn't win. I survived. Funny thing is that you end up in the same emergency room watching docs try and save the guy life. And he is watching docs try to save your life. Really surreal.
@@TheGingerburger Combat is fist, knives, guns or any other kind of weapon. and combat is a fight/involves fighting. So, you really should not be contradicting yourself or speaking of what you don't know.
I feel the first and most important rule of self defense is keeping yourself lean, fast, and strong. Being in peak physical condition boosts every other aspect of self defense from bare handed fighting to weapons handling.
Yeah, tell me how fit you are when you turn 65. Tell me how fit you are after major spine surgery. Tell me how fit you are after that helo crash made your legs stop working. Tell me all about your "feeling" after your first combat tour.
I saw somebody getting stabbed in the neck when I was about 17 years old. the victim kinda drowned in his own blood... since then I know. if someone threat me with a kknife I'm like "have nice day I'm out here"
Thats why its always smart to have medical gear and hemostatic agents when possible. Might not have saved that guy, but it possibly could have. Having nothing definately doesn't save anyone though.
Okan Karadeniz that happeded here in VA. Last year, craigsville, girls got in argument, 5 min later, one dead,stuck in neck, small cut, other one prison, knives ain't no joke! over something stupid.
Knife attacks are so underrated, every one assumes they can take out a knife wielding assailant but in reality the best defense is putting distance between the knife and yourself.
Absolutely. Last year we head a knife attack in the city of Würzburg/Germany. The Attacker had a big knife/machete and three civilians stood their ground with chairs and backbags. In the video material of this incident you can see the back and forth the fear and the cuts. I agree 100%. You will get hurt even if you „win“
For people who can't afford a gun yet or are restricted (waiting periods, too young) I always teach them to learn the knife first. It was my first weapon and I still have it to this day. The right application of a knife can be as effective as a gun. One will not replace the other. We carry handguns as a secondary to our rifle, our knife is our secondary to the handgun.
Then what is restricting you from a CCW permit? Are you an illegal alien? Or are you saying that they just rejected your form due to a lack of "shall issue"? If so, try heading to southern or central CA to get your paperwork filled through. It is a lot easier. Alternatively you can just keep applying and try different reasons.
Sunny Mcfall is sadly partially right. Criminals carry all the time and we never know about it until they commit a crime. The CCW permit is mainly to keep tallys on you and label you. It can only hurt you unless you live in a pro gun area. However, Sunny is wrong about officers. Rarely are they the ones who will get you in trouble if they understand your intent for self defense, normally it is left wing leaning civilians who will make a big deal about it and an overzealous lawyers/politician looking to make a name for themselves.
Henry Navalta avoiding a fight is always the first priority, this is about what to do when everything else fails. Also keep in mind that your opponent could be faster and then he had free access to your whole back
Knifes aren't nearly as loud, also must cheaper than guns. Easier to get too, now I'm not saying I don't like guns, just not everyone is able to get one. Id love one, but I don't trust a few people who I know near it.
Knife attacks take seconds, disarms don't work in the real world. If you want your self defense knife to actually be useful you carry a fixed blade, fight standard grip, grab your opponet and stab until the threat is neutralized. Slashing doesn't cut through layered clothes unless the knife is heavy AND incredibly sharp. These are the basic principles of knife defense
@Sma 556 if you think about the judge before acting you wont survive at any situation if you can avoid it great and better if not try for a fatal stab... is you life or the one assaulting you, few days ago a guy close where i live try to rob a couple in the car line on crispy cream donuts they where not having any chance unless putting the foot on the pedal or just giving him all they got for just a knife rob
Excellent advice and analysis. Of course, a fixed blade has some limitations for EDC due to size, but a good quality tactical flipper is rather good, and even a 3" blade is adequate, and often legal to carry .
To the people going on about not wanting to get into a knife fight and running away from the assailant: you don't conceal carry a gun because you want to get into a gunfight. Likewise, you don't carry a knife because you want a knife fight. They're both last resorts to protect your life.
We live in a somewhat bad area and people get mugged and assaulted in broad daylight. My husband wanted me to get a knife for self defence. I had no idea how to manage a knife but this really helps ❤ bless you and your family
I would recommend that you only use the knife to fight back in the most dire of circumstances, as others have pointed out you don’t win a knife fight nobly survive one, and a knife in a fight is no one’s friend
In my experience working with knives. I have to say spring assisted knives and automatics are NOT always faster than manuals, in plenty of cases manuals are faster, depends on location and deployment options, I've seen plenty of people deploy a manual as soon as it clears the pocket lining of the pants, even then, it's not always necessary --- the best way to defend yourself is knowing when something is about to happen. In terms of using a folding knife in a high stress situation I heard the math go something like this, thr success rate of operating the thumb stud or flipper to deploy the knife is anywhere from 60 to 75% because of thr fine motor skills required to open it in a high stress situation Whereas a fixed blade has a 100% success rate of deployment because it has no moving parts
You should only get it ready but try to hide it so you can surprise the attacker, so try to run but if you can't run then act scared distract them somehow and when they're distracted go psycho on them
I consider a knife as a everyday tool. For self defense a small canister of Bear Spray which is non lethal even if it does not feel like it ( dogs to people ) on the receiving end. People who drew a knife on me meet Mr Smith & Wesson. 27 years Law Enforcement ( retired ) and a Concealed Carry License holder.
James Rhodes he probably couldn’t, but he wouldn’t be able to pull anything else either. If someone surprises you with a knife at that distance, you’re getting cut. So to knock he self defense method over yours is incredibly ignorant. No way to protect yourself from an unsuspected knife attack starting at 5 ft away.
I've been in a couple of situations where all I did was put my hand in my pocket ready to deploy my EDC folding knife and that was enough to dissuade the aggressor to decide against acting further.
@@karvast5726 “your on camera, I will defend myself” imma record you then deploy my knife. I don’t think the aggressor wants to attack knowing their face was recorded 🤷♂️ all defense
I've always been a fan of the two knife system. Where you have one in your front pocket and one on your back pocket. Preferably alternating sides of the pants. Keep the shorter of the two up front for non-offensive needs but also for the reasons he has in this video. Then keep your spare in the back for surprise and offense.
I have seen people hide machetes between a sweatshirt, 16-inch knives under shorts, 12-inch knives under jogging shorts, 4-inch knives between the buttocks while naked. Knife fights are won, I have won several. The important thing is to be clear that if you are afraid you will be stabbed with certainty and that if you are not really good you have to learn to fight with a "crutch" like bullfighters
-Poor light in the room -The knifes in the table couldnt be Seen because of camuflage. -The instructor use a black blue big jacket that didnt help to see the blades and hand movement. -The zoom was to far to catch de hand motion. -The instructor didnt proyect confidence and didnt see motivated with his instructional video. -The info about deployment was poor. The info about what you need to look on a folder was very poor. The info about the use of it was poor. Normally you have great videos.
Jon Hulen the number of subscribers someone has doesn't mean shit, it doesn't make you anything more of expert, the guy is right this video is very poorly made plus a knife sucks for self-defence you're not the one who is making the videos stop getting butt-hurt.
The blade can close back in on your fingers. If your opponent gets grip on your knife hand, and struggle ensures, the mechanism, or button can be accidentally pushed/triggered and blade will fold.
Every male in my immediate family has been stabbed, including me and let me tell you I am much more afraid of a knife then a gun. I have seen someone pull a gun and immediately meet his dead relatives. Watch people's hands and don't act like a tough guy with people you don't know. It may be your last testosterone flex.
donavan marsh with a normal lock knife thats well oiled....well made belt pouch better than pockets, flip the button flap up, grasp blade between thumb & forefinger & flick handle downwards (hard) as you draw....it should open & lock ready to use.
Kate Robinson: nice.done it this way long time. But take into consideration: bloody/sweaty/hands - will lose the knife immediately; damaged forefinger - cannot grip your way. The classic way he shows here has its pro's...
how about you study the human anatomy? that will tell you where to strike a person. know where arteries are at and major muscles that make limbs work... and not work
Police are taught to shoot automatic inside a specific distance a perp with a knife because the knife user can close the gap and defeat a draw. You get cut in a vital spot, 7 seconds later you are dead . This dude is dangerous , you can spot real grey men if you know what to look for . great video .
Great pointers here. You're almost guaranteed to get cut when you find yourself in a fight where a knife comes out. Accept that fact and just keep fighting until you win. A lot of guys who pull out a knife in a fight lose control over it- it gets taken away or they're not prepared for how it reacts in their grip when fighting another person and it's knocked out of their hand. Get training in proven knife fighting styles if this is in your game plan. Kali or Arnis are superb styles- certain Japanese sub styles like Kenjutsu are good too- and quick to acquire basic functional skills. Fight training partners using blunted blades and put lipstick on the cutting edges- wear light colored clothing while sparring. It's extremely instructive as to where you are leaving yourself vulnerable. Train hard and when the real thing happens commit your mindset to never stopping until the threat is down- it's going to get messy and you will be cut at some point.
Just to qualify my response. I served, my father served. Unlike my dad who was an unarmed combat instructor in the British army in WW2, I never actually had to worry about a confrontation utilizing an edged weapon...but he taught me anyway...its a Scottish dad thing lol. His advice? "Always walk away if you can..it takes a bigger man to walk away." "But if you can't walk away, here is what you do lad..." NEVER show your knife/pipe/brick/rock...whatever you have at hand. It should ALWAYS be tucked in behind your thigh...tight. Why? so it can't be kicked away. You would have to be unconscious for an assailant to take it from you. He also showed how to inflict maximum damage with any such weapon...but primarily an edged weapon. There is a reason why the commandos carried Fairbairn-Sykes knives. I won't get into the nitty-gritty details, as it is more of a show than tell thing, but trust me...if you pull a knife and hold it ANYwhere out in front of you or wave it around like a movie star, you will end up in the ER with it stuck up your a**...IF you are lucky. Walk away, run away, drive away, avoid confrontation at ALL costs...it won't end well for you. Enjoy your knife collection, open your letters, break down those Amazon boxes, and whittle away.
Dave, thanks for sharing. I agree 100%. Always try to walk away, but if you can’t; always strike first and never fight fair. Thanks for watching. Strength and Honor, TR
@@TacticalRifleman For sure..." always strike first and never fight fair". I won't detail here what my dear ol' da's physical advice was on that, but it was not pretty, and it ALWAYS involved kneecaps and Achilles tendons. Not Hollywood crap. We Scots did not invent head-butts and kneecap destruction, but we just may have perfected it ;-) Nuff said on that topic. My advice? Get the hell out of the city and live in the country.
In some part of the Philippines, when you have a disagreement with someone, your answer is to tie you least dominant hand with another person and you survive to prove your point.
well theres 6 mins 42 seconds completly wasted . i thought it was about what the title said , not how to take it out of your pocket., knife fighting is a last resort . if can get out of it do so , be keep in mind you are going to get cut your self , and try not to panic .my self , if i had to fight with a knife . i would be holding it in my fist pointing to the ground with the sharp edge pointing the same way as i would punch , then i can punch and use elbows as well , the more attacking options the better .
roy jennison its funny i told an ex prison guard buddy of mine thats how i would hold it if i had to defend myself with a knife. He's trained in spontaneous knife defence and said it wasnt a good idea to hold it like that. Using a dumby i told my cousin to attack me to show how id use it to defend myself. My buddies jaw dropped and said never mind i think you'll be fine. lol
One, [ Problem ] that the knife Industry has created, ( Not on purpose) is , The 50 + patented, "Assisted Opening " knives... That can ONLY be EFFECTIVELY brought into action , Using Their Way... Soo I Carry CCW, a GUN ! LEGALLY ! [ To a knife fight ] . Many States allow auto knives, W/ CCW. ... ALLWAYS carry a knife, ( It serves MANY PURPOSES ) That are potentially LIFE SAVING ! ... & Utility.
I personally carry a Spyderco Karahawk Karambit. I love the Emerson catch, and the finger loop draw is super intuitive. But it is a fighting technique so I would definitely get some training before carrying. But that kind of blade is all business in a bad situation!!
Finally. A decent "defense" video that actually covers DEPLOYMENT. 99% of gun or knife defense presentations start with some clown with weapon already in battery. Huh? As if to suggest he's just walking down the street brandishing a weapon all the time.
1. Carry strong side. You can't do crap normally with your weak hand, much less under duress. 2. Point up let's you unfold the knife quickly and or quietly and allow to use a slight flick to assist opening. Give it a try. Fending someone of with your weak hand and drawing and then repeating with the opposite. Bombai you learn brah!
Try to train your weak hand. It may take a bit of time but you will eventually develop skill and speed with that hand. Always a good thing to be versatile, even boxers train in both orthodox and southpaw to gain versatility
I've been told I'm a dangerous person slash weapon because of being a younger combat veteran 89B , all my open court cases involve knives and striking other flip side of that coin. I have been jumped by a biker gang full of off duty police officers, firefighters ,fighter and rescue personal ,hospital personal ,dept of corrections and small town young men who do not like me, I've had my head broken in 4 spots (now have TBI),stabbed in left shoulder ,tripped, punched
I'm a FMA practitioner and instructor. Obviously being weapon and in particular blade oriented, this is decent advise. I had to learn most of this information the hard way. I rarely comment on videos on RUclips but this is sound advice.
ComplexBlackness I do armed security. I didn't start looking into getting edged weapons training until the second time I was stabbed in January of 2000.
+Carl Becklehimer I see glad you survived. So I take it you have a different mindset when it comes to Training FMA, than the other guys you train with. Have you had to use your training since?
Technique IS the most important thing.. Practice practice practice devolops great technique.. Great instruction with practice develops Great technique.. You are a great.. few words.. no wasted movements Teacher/Instructor perhaps Sensei.. Thank you for the lessons.
Using a knife for self defense is legal and essential to survival in the event of sudden attack. Turning to run = you are stabbed or shot in the back. Kill or be killed. Knives are allowed places where guns are not. I am amazed at people who claim they would defend themselves by gun but not by knife> Check your knife. Practice often pulling it from your pocket and opening it with one hand W/O looking. Ensure the knife has a solid lock, finger guard, correct length, and never let them see the knife. Only use for self defense. We are not assassins.
This video was bad dude. Dont even think about using anything that guy said. He doesn't even know how an assisted opening knife even works. I'm sure he doesn't know how to use any knives.
For california legal folders (because almost every other sate is actually in America) like non gravity knifes or butterfly knifes or switch blades the best folding knife hands down is one with a wave feature where theres a hook on top of the blade so when you pull it out of your pocket it catches on your pocket and opens as you're taking it out I have a cold steel voyager xl with a zip tie instead of a thumb stud and it waves open perfectly and it's a 12 inch knife when it's open Most dumb criminal knife attacks happen with a normal kitchen knife so when they hear the crack of this thing when it locks open then they see a 12 inch mini sword they'll think twice Also if you’re “lucky” and have time to prepare take your shirt off and wrap it around your non dominant arm to use as a shield against the other knife
Kershaw makes extremely reliable spring assists. I you want a knife with a good blade and a good mechanism that won't break the bank, go with a Kershaw.
Jardwards Kershaw is decent, I carry the 1776 daily, the spring broke from constant use but it opens just as fast as ever, it does dull faster then I like but it sharpens well enough to shave with rather quickly. If I had time to react I'd pull out my Benchmade 51, it's longer, looks intimidating af ( especially with the black blade ), quick and insanely sharp after a good strop. If I had to react fast I'd pull the Kershaw, it's plenty strong and opens lighting fast. That's my view and 2 Knives I never leave home without unless I need to enter a school or Federal Building.
derby: I picked up the CRKT Foresight last month, what a nice knife. All metal and feels like you could drive it through a car door with ease. Nothing subtle or dainty about it.
Having a knife has saved my life more than once. I've developed a completely defensive technique. That uses some things from this video but also wing chun. There's a block that, used in combination with a knife in your hand, will shred a fist if you're punched.
Rapaladude "but also wing chung" haha this guy is awsome. seriously though man smoking a joint and watching martial arts movies you might feel like you can be like them.... but dont actually try it.. it will end bad.....very bad
I REMEMBER A GADGET I PUT ON MY BUCK 110 , IT WAS CALLED A, "FLICK IT" AND THAT WAS ALL THEY HAD IN THE EARLY 80S ,LATE 70S...LIKE YOUR VIDEOS..HOPE LIKE HELL I AM NEVER IN SUCH A SITUATION ,IT IS NICE TO SEE ,WAYS TO DEFEND ONES SELF OR LOVED ONES..IF SHTF
When you draw tip down you shuffled the knife in your hand, which is when you will loose it in a scuffle? Watch your vid it looked out there in space for a second ! when you changed your grip !
I have an older Kershaw Cryo that the assisted open spring broke on and now is a nice flick open knife. It locks rock solid when deployed. However, I would rather get away or if I cant than grapple their knife away. (If I did not already use my gun)
is there a particular reason to carry tip down? I used to carry tip down, but quickly realized that if it was tip up, I could simply put my thumb in my pocket, run it back until it hit the knife, pinch and draw and *viola* my knife was oriented with my thumb near the opening stud, facing the correct direction.
Chad prefers a “Tip-Down Carry” because it allows him to acquire his preferred grip with a minimal movement of the knife. Minimal movement cuts down on potential for the attacker to knock the knife away before you establish your grip solidly. Some prefer different grips when knife fighting. I personally prefer "Tip-Up." That’s fine. Go with what you know and what you have trained to do proficiently. That is the important part. Then, just backwards plan your draw with minimum movement. You’ll answer your own question. Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.
Yes. If you carry inside your waistband (jogging, swimming, etc) or clipped on an LBE or tac vest or plate carrier or on your body outside of a pouch for parachuting.
Bro.. When you said "Like your getting ready to shoot a marble".. I literally dropped what I was doing and looked up with a big 'ole grin... Haven't thought or done that in 40 years.. I also thought you'd be a little young to know what that was... Great Channel. You have a good crew. Like to check in to see if any of the training I got in the early 2000's still applies.. God Bless. Have an excellent 2018.
Some Advice for choosing your Defensive folder: -4 inch for defence -Buy one you will actúally carry EVERY Day -The Most important Thing is the Strenght of the LOCK. The Strongest is TRIAD LOCK. The second is AXIS Lock. -The second Thing is to ensure that The handle is grippy enough: material and shape of handle.
@@TacticalRifleman strongest locks on folders is the lockback, you need two hands to open it, not suitable for a suprise stabing, man i make knifes and in my opinion theres no such thing as a "self defense knife", they are designed to be working tools or murdering weapons, nothing in a knife is defensive, its all about attack, i wouldnt advise having a knife for self defense, in a scenario of knife self defense the best scenario would be the defender murdering the attacker with multiple stabbings and getting more than 10 years in jail.
I wouldn't never flick a manual knife open if my life depended on it because it's too easy to screw it up and be standing there with a half opened knife. If you hold the knife too close like he did, the blade may hit you which he unintentionally demonstrated here at 6:23. I just recently started following this channel because Karl really seems to know what he's talking about. I don't get that from this guy.
I have a trick for quick opening lock blades. Holding it upside down and a quick flip of the wrist , and boom knife is ready and in reverse position for slices and punches.
What if you can’t? What if you have family with you? I agree the “Nike” defense (running) is always the first option, but you need to have other options, which means having skills
I've learned that holding the knife with a wide stance, blade down, and occasionally sending a quick modest poke downward will keep MOST aggressors away, for the most part it is intimidation, because who the hell wants to get stabbed? Also take into account your grip, ive tried to stab through a door with a Buck 119 when i was 14 and had my hand slip down onto the blade, and was miraculously unharmed.
Here is some advice for seniors like myself: When in a parking lot or bad area open the knife and hold it tightly. Don't wait until you are in danger. Don't stab but do slash at a bad guy. Cut his fingers and keep walking. Once you cut his fingers hard his body goes into shock. You just "defanged the snake". So leave quickly and let him bleed.
Nice video!! I proudly own a pair of Kershaw 1960ST folding assisted opening pocket knife. Small but quite intimidating. There is only one real way to carry an edc folding opening assisted pocket knife: Open it. If it doesn’t work as a deterrant against an offender.... Run as fast as you can. If it doesn’t work... stab and run. Shure it will deliver a message.
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Was always told that you don’t win a knife fight, you survive it.
Even OJ cut his hand up pretty good.
You are the first person who has said that on this video. You are absolutely right. Been in close to a dozen knife duels in prison. I didn't win. I survived. Funny thing is that you end up in the same emergency room watching docs try and save the guy life. And he is watching docs try to save your life. Really surreal.
@@TheGingerburger Combat is fist, knives, guns or any other kind of weapon. and combat is a fight/involves fighting. So, you really should not be contradicting yourself or speaking of what you don't know.
@@calvinmurry1096 cool story, bitchass kid.
No one believes you.
You win by protecting your family and staying alive.
First rule of knife fighting, don't get into a knife fight..
I feel the first and most important rule of self defense is keeping yourself lean, fast, and strong. Being in peak physical condition boosts every other aspect of self defense from bare handed fighting to weapons handling.
Yeah, tell me how fit you are when you turn 65. Tell me how fit you are after major spine surgery. Tell me how fit you are after that helo crash made your legs stop working. Tell me all about your "feeling" after your first combat tour.
And that point, you are already dead and should accept your fate. No point in living past 65. Use a gun if you're so physically weak.
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@@Rif_Leman well then sucks to be you.
I saw somebody getting stabbed in the neck when I was about 17 years old. the victim kinda drowned in his own blood... since then I know. if someone threat me with a kknife I'm like "have nice day I'm out here"
Okan Karadeniz lol
Okan Karadeniz Aman.
Thats why its always smart to have medical gear and hemostatic agents when possible. Might not have saved that guy, but it possibly could have. Having nothing definately doesn't save anyone though.
Okan Karadeniz that happeded here in VA. Last year, craigsville, girls got in argument, 5 min later, one dead,stuck in neck, small cut, other one prison, knives ain't no joke! over something stupid.
Brutal
Knife attacks are so underrated, every one assumes they can take out a knife wielding assailant but in reality the best defense is putting distance between the knife and yourself.
Absolutely. Last year we head a knife attack in the city of Würzburg/Germany. The Attacker had a big knife/machete and three civilians stood their ground with chairs and backbags. In the video material of this incident you can see the back and forth the fear and the cuts. I agree 100%. You will get hurt even if you „win“
Make it more clear: RUN
For people who can't afford a gun yet or are restricted (waiting periods, too young) I always teach them to learn the knife first. It was my first weapon and I still have it to this day. The right application of a knife can be as effective as a gun. One will not replace the other. We carry handguns as a secondary to our rifle, our knife is our secondary to the handgun.
I'm in CA too. Are you a former felon?
Then what is restricting you from a CCW permit? Are you an illegal alien? Or are you saying that they just rejected your form due to a lack of "shall issue"? If so, try heading to southern or central CA to get your paperwork filled through. It is a lot easier. Alternatively you can just keep applying and try different reasons.
Sunny Mcfall is sadly partially right. Criminals carry all the time and we never know about it until they commit a crime. The CCW permit is mainly to keep tallys on you and label you. It can only hurt you unless you live in a pro gun area.
However, Sunny is wrong about officers. Rarely are they the ones who will get you in trouble if they understand your intent for self defense, normally it is left wing leaning civilians who will make a big deal about it and an overzealous lawyers/politician looking to make a name for themselves.
sunny, get rekt
Dave Smith I'm too young to carry so I agree with you
Best defense in a knife attack is a pair of good running shoes.
No its not, its a good 9mm pistol.
never forget your pistol when you head to the knife fight
And, uses good sentence structure.
Henry Navalta avoiding a fight is always the first priority, this is about what to do when everything else fails. Also keep in mind that your opponent could be faster and then he had free access to your whole back
no its not
To sum things up in a knife fight make sure you have a gun.
watch Surviving Edged Weapons or the mythbusters knife vs gun tests
That's righr
Knifes aren't nearly as loud, also must cheaper than guns. Easier to get too, now I'm not saying I don't like guns, just not everyone is able to get one. Id love one, but I don't trust a few people who I know near it.
But when you out of rounds you better hope the person with the knife is dead, that's why you should have BOTH
I live in California so we can't carry a gun, and it's not easy to move out of California because all my family is here.
Knife attacks take seconds, disarms don't work in the real world. If you want your self defense knife to actually be useful you carry a fixed blade, fight standard grip, grab your opponet and stab until the threat is neutralized. Slashing doesn't cut through layered clothes unless the knife is heavy AND incredibly sharp. These are the basic principles of knife defense
@Sma 556 if you think about the judge before acting you wont survive at any situation if you can avoid it great and better if not try for a fatal stab... is you life or the one assaulting you, few days ago a guy close where i live try to rob a couple in the car line on crispy cream donuts they where not having any chance unless putting the foot on the pedal or just giving him all they got for just a knife rob
Well said Justin.
Excellent advice and analysis. Of course, a fixed blade has some limitations for EDC due to size, but a good quality tactical flipper is rather good, and even a 3" blade is adequate, and often legal to carry .
If.. You need a Knife? Go and Buy One...(or 4) BUT.. IF You Live Violently By It... You'll DIE BY IT! Words of Advice From Yeshua... Shabbat Shalom.
Thanks. Batman
I carry A 48" Tactical Double Sided Tree Felling axe... a little awkward at the movies, but I feel safer
As for me, I'd like a spear
In a back scabbard I hope! Hoodie on, blend right in! If your legit that is...
I prefer a 32' Messer sword personally but you do you.
i like a katana myself
To the people going on about not wanting to get into a knife fight and running away from the assailant: you don't conceal carry a gun because you want to get into a gunfight. Likewise, you don't carry a knife because you want a knife fight. They're both last resorts to protect your life.
Amen
great how to video on removing a knife from your pocket. so informative! that part where he went in to how to open the blade blew my mind!
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Mexican Judo: judo know if I have a gun, or a knife, or something else!
We live in a somewhat bad area and people get mugged and assaulted in broad daylight.
My husband wanted me to get a knife for self defence. I had no idea how to manage a knife but this really helps ❤ bless you and your family
Stay safe out there
I would recommend that you only use the knife to fight back in the most dire of circumstances, as others have pointed out you don’t win a knife fight nobly survive one, and a knife in a fight is no one’s friend
Dont carry a knife
Your own knife could be used against you
Get a ccw and light em up
An old man I used to work with once said : There's only one rule in a knife fight..DONT LOSE
In my experience working with knives. I have to say spring assisted knives and automatics are NOT always faster than manuals, in plenty of cases manuals are faster, depends on location and deployment options, I've seen plenty of people deploy a manual as soon as it clears the pocket lining of the pants, even then, it's not always necessary --- the best way to defend yourself is knowing when something is about to happen.
In terms of using a folding knife in a high stress situation I heard the math go something like this, thr success rate of operating the thumb stud or flipper to deploy the knife is anywhere from 60 to 75% because of thr fine motor skills required to open it in a high stress situation
Whereas a fixed blade has a 100% success rate of deployment because it has no moving parts
step one, see trouble coming and get your defence in hand
megazwatcher run
You're right my friend. Preemptively have it open and concealed in your hand
You should only get it ready but try to hide it so you can surprise the attacker, so try to run but if you can't run then act scared distract them somehow and when they're distracted go psycho on them
In case that fails, draw your wallet and make like you're fainting😧😅🙄
I consider a knife as a everyday tool. For self defense a small canister of Bear Spray which is non lethal even if it does not feel like it ( dogs to people ) on the receiving end. People who drew a knife on me meet Mr Smith & Wesson. 27 years Law Enforcement ( retired ) and a Concealed Carry License holder.
James Rhodes he probably couldn’t, but he wouldn’t be able to pull anything else either. If someone surprises you with a knife at that distance, you’re getting cut. So to knock he self defense method over yours is incredibly ignorant. No way to protect yourself from an unsuspected knife attack starting at 5 ft away.
Just your average American.
For me, the knife is also a folder. But primary is situational awareness. Secondary is concealed carry. There is no substitute to avoiding the threat.
slap your pocket, let others know I'm looking for a knife. WTF
you ever been in a panic situation?
I've been in a couple of situations where all I did was put my hand in my pocket ready to deploy my EDC folding knife and that was enough to dissuade the aggressor to decide against acting further.
@@nachoproblem1564 that could also be the exact second they start to stab you.don't play rambo that's how you die.
@@karvast5726 “your on camera, I will defend myself” imma record you then deploy my knife. I don’t think the aggressor wants to attack knowing their face was recorded 🤷♂️ all defense
I've never thought about the mechanics of drawing a defensive blade . Thanks for opening my mind.
I've always been a fan of the two knife system. Where you have one in your front pocket and one on your back pocket. Preferably alternating sides of the pants. Keep the shorter of the two up front for non-offensive needs but also for the reasons he has in this video. Then keep your spare in the back for surprise and offense.
Chuck Norris that's what I do, except I have three, a good edc knife up front and 2 defence knives in the back on either side
Chuck Norris does not need a knife. The other guys knife would be afraid to touch Chuck Norris.
@@SurvivalReviews 😂
I have seen people hide machetes between a sweatshirt, 16-inch knives under shorts, 12-inch knives under jogging shorts, 4-inch knives between the buttocks while naked. Knife fights are won, I have won several. The important thing is to be clear that if you are afraid you will be stabbed with certainty and that if you are not really good you have to learn to fight with a "crutch" like bullfighters
"The best way to survive a knife fight is to never get in one."
- Major Kira Nerys, 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'
I love DS9. Kira is great
-Poor light in the room
-The knifes in the table couldnt be Seen because of camuflage.
-The instructor use a black blue big jacket that didnt help to see the blades and hand movement.
-The zoom was to far to catch de hand motion.
-The instructor didnt proyect confidence and didnt see motivated with his instructional video.
-The info about deployment was poor. The info about what you need to look on a folder was very poor. The info about the use of it was poor.
Normally you have great videos.
Well he has over 200,000 subs and you’re a nobody. I’m sure your criticisms keep him up at night.
Jon Hulen the number of subscribers someone has doesn't mean shit, it doesn't make you anything more of expert, the guy is right this video is very poorly made plus a knife sucks for self-defence you're not the one who is making the videos stop getting butt-hurt.
-You're not your
You should follow your own advice.
Polimorfos Nuclear Lol 😂
Dang this comment got some hate but I totally agree. Altogether this video was not as crisp as most of Karl's videos.
The blade can close back in on your fingers. If your opponent gets grip on your knife hand, and struggle ensures, the mechanism, or button can be accidentally pushed/triggered and blade will fold.
Every male in my immediate family has been stabbed, including me and let me tell you I am much more afraid of a knife then a gun. I have seen someone pull a gun and immediately meet his dead relatives. Watch people's hands and don't act like a tough guy with people you don't know. It may be your last testosterone flex.
Ok. Change the title to "how to draw a defensive knife" i learned zero about actually using a blade for defense.
donavan marsh with a normal lock knife thats well oiled....well made belt pouch better than pockets, flip the button flap up, grasp blade between thumb & forefinger & flick handle downwards (hard) as you draw....it should open & lock ready to use.
Kate Robinson i think hes mad he didnt learn to fight with a blade in under seven minutes lol
Jordo-----I am too.............lol
Kate Robinson: nice.done it this way long time. But take into consideration: bloody/sweaty/hands - will lose the knife immediately; damaged forefinger - cannot grip your way.
The classic way he shows here has its pro's...
how about you study the human anatomy? that will tell you where to strike a person. know where arteries are at and major muscles that make limbs work... and not work
its always best to have a four inch FIXED BLADE knife on your strong side immediately accessible. and stop the 'knife fighter' moniker.
Police are taught to shoot automatic inside a specific distance a perp with a knife because the knife user can close the gap and defeat a draw. You get cut in a vital spot, 7 seconds later you are dead .
This dude is dangerous , you can spot real grey men if you know what to look for . great video .
Loved that awkward pause as you worry about "dating" your self with the marbles reference !! LOL
Keeping your attack hand next to your hip is right where the bad guy wants to pin it.
Great pointers here.
You're almost guaranteed to get cut when you find yourself in a fight where a knife comes out. Accept that fact and just keep fighting until you win. A lot of guys who pull out a knife in a fight lose control over it- it gets taken away or they're not prepared for how it reacts in their grip when fighting another person and it's knocked out of their hand.
Get training in proven knife fighting styles if this is in your game plan. Kali or Arnis are superb styles- certain Japanese sub styles like Kenjutsu are good too- and quick to acquire basic functional skills. Fight training partners using blunted blades and put lipstick on the cutting edges- wear light colored clothing while sparring. It's extremely instructive as to where you are leaving yourself vulnerable. Train hard and when the real thing happens commit your mindset to never stopping until the threat is down- it's going to get messy and you will be cut at some point.
Just to qualify my response. I served, my father served. Unlike my dad who was an unarmed combat instructor in the British army in WW2, I never actually had to worry about a confrontation utilizing an edged weapon...but he taught me anyway...its a Scottish dad thing lol.
His advice? "Always walk away if you can..it takes a bigger man to walk away." "But if you can't walk away, here is what you do lad..."
NEVER show your knife/pipe/brick/rock...whatever you have at hand. It should ALWAYS be tucked in behind your thigh...tight. Why? so it can't be kicked away. You would have to be unconscious for an assailant to take it from you. He also showed how to inflict maximum damage with any such weapon...but primarily an edged weapon. There is a reason why the commandos carried Fairbairn-Sykes knives. I won't get into the nitty-gritty details, as it is more of a show than tell thing, but trust me...if you pull a knife and hold it ANYwhere out in front of you or wave it around like a movie star, you will end up in the ER with it stuck up your a**...IF you are lucky.
Walk away, run away, drive away, avoid confrontation at ALL costs...it won't end well for you.
Enjoy your knife collection, open your letters, break down those Amazon boxes, and whittle away.
Dave, thanks for sharing. I agree 100%. Always try to walk away, but if you can’t; always strike first and never fight fair. Thanks for watching. Strength and Honor, TR
@@TacticalRifleman For sure..." always strike first and never fight fair".
I won't detail here what my dear ol' da's physical advice was on that, but it was not pretty, and it ALWAYS involved kneecaps and Achilles tendons.
Not Hollywood crap. We Scots did not invent head-butts and kneecap destruction, but we just may have perfected it ;-) Nuff said on that topic.
My advice? Get the hell out of the city and live in the country.
Amen
In some part of the Philippines, when you have a disagreement with someone, your answer is to tie you least dominant hand with another person and you survive to prove your point.
In some countries, its illegal to arm yourself with a weapon, even for 'defensive' reasons. Be aware of the laws wherever you are.
well theres 6 mins 42 seconds completly wasted . i thought it was about what the title said , not how to take it out of your pocket., knife fighting is a last resort . if can get out of it do so , be keep in mind you are going to get cut your self , and try not to panic .my self , if i had to fight with a knife . i would be holding it in my fist pointing to the ground with the sharp edge pointing the same way as i would punch , then i can punch and use elbows as well , the more attacking options the better .
Finally....someone who noticed.....not too much knife fighting tactics here..just how to take it out of your pocket! Waste of time.
Roy Jennison...good technique....I would use that myself, and I do practice it...
roy jennison its funny i told an ex prison guard buddy of mine thats how i would hold it if i had to defend myself with a knife. He's trained in spontaneous knife defence and said it wasnt a good idea to hold it like that. Using a dumby i told my cousin to attack me to show how id use it to defend myself. My buddies jaw dropped and said never mind i think you'll be fine. lol
haha cool
One, [ Problem ] that the knife Industry has created, ( Not on purpose) is , The 50 + patented, "Assisted Opening " knives... That can ONLY be EFFECTIVELY brought into action , Using Their Way... Soo I Carry CCW, a GUN ! LEGALLY ! [ To a knife fight ] . Many States allow auto knives, W/ CCW. ... ALLWAYS carry a knife, ( It serves MANY PURPOSES ) That are potentially LIFE SAVING ! ... & Utility.
I personally carry a Spyderco Karahawk Karambit. I love the Emerson catch, and the finger loop draw is super intuitive. But it is a fighting technique so I would definitely get some training before carrying. But that kind of blade is all business in a bad situation!!
How to win a knife fight: draw first or draw a gun. Pretty good video. Good stuff to keep in mind.
Finally. A decent "defense" video that actually covers DEPLOYMENT. 99% of gun or knife defense presentations start with some clown with weapon already in battery. Huh? As if to suggest he's just walking down the street brandishing a weapon all the time.
thank you, gravy seal
1. Carry strong side. You can't do crap normally with your weak hand, much less under duress.
2. Point up let's you unfold the knife quickly and or quietly and allow to use a slight flick to assist opening.
Give it a try. Fending someone of with your weak hand and drawing and then repeating with the opposite. Bombai you learn brah!
Try to train your weak hand. It may take a bit of time but you will eventually develop skill and speed with that hand. Always a good thing to be versatile, even boxers train in both orthodox and southpaw to gain versatility
I've been told I'm a dangerous person slash weapon because of being a younger combat veteran 89B , all my open court cases involve knives and striking other flip side of that coin.
I have been jumped by a biker gang full of off duty police officers, firefighters ,fighter and rescue personal ,hospital personal ,dept of corrections and small town young men who do not like me, I've had my head broken in 4 spots (now have TBI),stabbed in left shoulder ,tripped, punched
I'm a FMA practitioner and instructor. Obviously being weapon and in particular blade oriented, this is decent advise. I had to learn most of this information the hard way. I rarely comment on videos on RUclips but this is sound advice.
hard way how Sir?
ComplexBlackness I do armed security. I didn't start looking into getting edged weapons training until the second time I was stabbed in January of 2000.
+Carl Becklehimer I see glad you survived.
So I take it you have a different mindset when it comes to Training FMA, than the other guys you train with.
Have you had to use your training since?
Yes. The mindset is if I lose, I die.
Technique IS the most important thing.. Practice practice practice devolops great technique.. Great instruction with practice develops Great technique.. You are a great.. few words.. no wasted movements Teacher/Instructor perhaps Sensei.. Thank you for the lessons.
I was loking exactly for this, very informative 👍
Using a knife for self defense is legal and essential to survival in the event of sudden attack. Turning to run = you are stabbed or shot in the back. Kill or be killed. Knives are allowed places where guns are not. I am amazed at people who claim they would defend themselves by gun but not by knife> Check your knife. Practice often pulling it from your pocket and opening it with one hand W/O looking. Ensure the knife has a solid lock, finger guard, correct length, and never let them see the knife. Only use for self defense. We are not assassins.
I'm not gonna slap my pants in a stressful situation
Very informative and educational. Thank you very much
Glad it was helpful!
If you carry a knife also make sure to carry pepper spray (better for self-defense).
Shooting marbles. yep, got the reference!
Thanks!
The loser of a knife fight dies on the battlefield and the winner dies in the ambulance.
Damn I’ve got sum training to do. Great video.
Thank you, This is some really good info and I appreciate your time involved in making it.
Thanks, glad you like the videos. Help us grow our audience by sharing with people who might like it. Strength and Honor, TR
This video was bad dude. Dont even think about using anything that guy said. He doesn't even know how an assisted opening knife even works. I'm sure he doesn't know how to use any knives.
I have learned that the only acceptable knife for self defense is a fixed blade and no longer carry folders. A spyderco folder almost got me killed.
Great Info!
For california legal folders (because almost every other sate is actually in America) like non gravity knifes or butterfly knifes or switch blades the best folding knife hands down is one with a wave feature where theres a hook on top of the blade so when you pull it out of your pocket it catches on your pocket and opens as you're taking it out I have a cold steel voyager xl with a zip tie instead of a thumb stud and it waves open perfectly and it's a 12 inch knife when it's open
Most dumb criminal knife attacks happen with a normal kitchen knife so when they hear the crack of this thing when it locks open then they see a 12 inch mini sword they'll think twice
Also if you’re “lucky” and have time to prepare take your shirt off and wrap it around your non dominant arm to use as a shield against the other knife
Great comments, thanks for sharing with our viewers. Strength and Honor, TR
i wear my knife on a chain around my wrist... easy access... a great deterrent
Same lol
Kershaw makes extremely reliable spring assists. I you want a knife with a good blade and a good mechanism that won't break the bank, go with a Kershaw.
Jardwards kershaw is garbage
Get a boker
Jardwards Kershaw is decent, I carry the 1776 daily, the spring broke from constant use but it opens just as fast as ever, it does dull faster then I like but it sharpens well enough to shave with rather quickly.
If I had time to react I'd pull out my Benchmade 51, it's longer, looks intimidating af ( especially with the black blade ), quick and insanely sharp after a good strop.
If I had to react fast I'd pull the Kershaw, it's plenty strong and opens lighting fast.
That's my view and 2 Knives I never leave home without unless I need to enter a school or Federal Building.
Crkt is my personal go-to brand
derby: I picked up the CRKT Foresight last month, what a nice knife. All metal and feels like you could drive it through a car door with ease. Nothing subtle or dainty about it.
Having a knife has saved my life more than once. I've developed a completely defensive technique. That uses some things from this video but also wing chun. There's a block that, used in combination with a knife in your hand, will shred a fist if you're punched.
I would like to see that Demo if you can.
Rapaladude "but also wing chung" haha this guy is awsome. seriously though man smoking a joint and watching martial arts movies you might feel like you can be like them.... but dont actually try it.. it will end bad.....very bad
You know how I know your gay???
I REMEMBER A GADGET I PUT ON MY BUCK 110 , IT WAS CALLED A, "FLICK IT" AND THAT WAS ALL THEY HAD IN THE EARLY 80S ,LATE 70S...LIKE YOUR VIDEOS..HOPE LIKE HELL I AM NEVER IN SUCH A SITUATION ,IT IS NICE TO SEE ,WAYS TO DEFEND ONES SELF OR LOVED ONES..IF SHTF
When you draw tip down you shuffled the knife in your hand, which is when you will loose it in a scuffle? Watch your vid it looked out there in space for a second ! when you changed your grip !
I think I'm considered a knife fighting pro now after watching this video, ty
I use the Emerson deployment hook knives like the Matriarch, since I’m an old lady.
I use the same hook on my Emerson Wave made by SpyderCo
I have an older Kershaw Cryo that the assisted open spring broke on and now is a nice flick open knife. It locks rock solid when deployed. However, I would rather get away or if I cant than grapple their knife away. (If I did not already use my gun)
Hey I just want to say that was some good advice thank you
is there a particular reason to carry tip down? I used to carry tip down, but quickly realized that if it was tip up, I could simply put my thumb in my pocket, run it back until it hit the knife, pinch and draw and *viola* my knife was oriented with my thumb near the opening stud, facing the correct direction.
Chad prefers a “Tip-Down Carry” because it allows him to acquire his preferred grip with a minimal movement of the knife. Minimal movement cuts down on potential for the attacker to knock the knife away before you establish your grip solidly. Some prefer different grips when knife fighting. I personally prefer "Tip-Up." That’s fine. Go with what you know and what you have trained to do proficiently. That is the important part. Then, just backwards plan your draw with minimum movement. You’ll answer your own question. Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.
Yes. If you carry inside your waistband (jogging, swimming, etc) or clipped on an LBE or tac vest or plate carrier or on your body outside of a pouch for parachuting.
Bro.. When you said "Like your getting ready to shoot a marble".. I literally dropped what I was doing and looked up with a big 'ole grin... Haven't thought or done that in 40 years.. I also thought you'd be a little young to know what that was... Great Channel. You have a good crew. Like to check in to see if any of the training I got in the early 2000's still applies.. God Bless. Have an excellent 2018.
Emerson wave knives or any wave feature are probably the best pocket knives to carry. every seconds count in a duress situation
Some Advice for choosing your Defensive folder:
-4 inch for defence
-Buy one you will actúally carry EVERY Day
-The Most important Thing is the Strenght of the LOCK. The Strongest is TRIAD LOCK. The second is AXIS Lock.
-The second Thing is to ensure that The handle is grippy enough: material and shape of handle.
Thank you
I love the throw back videos.
I carry my titanium folding knife as part of EDC, good video. learned a few things.
Thanks for the video... I have a folder, so I might get used to getting it out of a pocket...
thank you
i carry pepper spray and a knife. pepper spray to blind and the knife to finish off
Dang! How many knife fights have you been in so far?
Putting skateboard tape on mine asap. Great video. Thanks.
I've carried a knife with me at all times since i was around 8 I'm paranoid 😂
Knives are cool, quiet, effective. Only problem I have with folders is the hold open mechanism breaking then boom, you slice your finger
Stay away from cheap brands and go with a good liner lock and you will never have the lock fail you
@@TacticalRifleman strongest locks on folders is the lockback, you need two hands to open it, not suitable for a suprise stabing, man i make knifes and in my opinion theres no such thing as a "self defense knife", they are designed to be working tools or murdering weapons, nothing in a knife is defensive, its all about attack, i wouldnt advise having a knife for self defense, in a scenario of knife self defense the best scenario would be the defender murdering the attacker with multiple stabbings and getting more than 10 years in jail.
I wouldn't never flick a manual knife open if my life depended on it because it's too easy to screw it up and be standing there with a half opened knife. If you hold the knife too close like he did, the blade may hit you which he unintentionally demonstrated here at 6:23. I just recently started following this channel because Karl really seems to know what he's talking about. I don't get that from this guy.
I defened myself from a attacker with my pocket knife and the detectives ruled it as self defense but im scared the D.A might pick it up
Good luck man. I hope everything goes in your favor
brismo ca the d.a never picked up the charges
Excellent video. Thank you!
I have a trick for quick opening lock blades. Holding it upside down and a quick flip of the wrist , and boom knife is ready and in reverse position for slices and punches.
I was attacked by two guys with a knife a couple of days ago. You run.
What if you can’t? What if you have family with you? I agree the “Nike” defense (running) is always the first option, but you need to have other options, which means having skills
Got a Cold Steel AK-47.
Awesome knife that also acts like the Emerson wave opener.
Love that thing!
Nilay Patel 😂 😂😂 i love this comment
Carry a small fixed blade knife in a sheath on your belt and you won't have to worry if you could open it or not. Something like a Ka Bar TDI
I've learned that holding the knife with a wide stance, blade down, and occasionally sending a quick modest poke downward will keep MOST aggressors away, for the most part it is intimidation, because who the hell wants to get stabbed? Also take into account your grip, ive tried to stab through a door with a Buck 119 when i was 14 and had my hand slip down onto the blade, and was miraculously unharmed.
Here is some advice for seniors like myself:
When in a parking lot or bad area open the knife and hold it tightly. Don't wait until you are in danger. Don't stab but do slash at a bad guy. Cut his fingers and keep walking. Once you cut his fingers hard his body goes into shock. You just "defanged the snake". So leave quickly and let him bleed.
Nice video!!
I proudly own a pair of Kershaw 1960ST folding assisted opening pocket knife. Small but quite intimidating.
There is only one real way to carry an edc folding opening assisted pocket knife:
Open it. If it doesn’t work as a deterrant against an offender....
Run as fast as you can.
If it doesn’t work... stab and run. Shure it will deliver a message.
Punch knife, no worries about opening, small and concealable - or as I prefer, the Cold Steel Urban Dart.
Rule # 1 of a knife fight...never get into a knife fight
Wow great lighting
I nearly got robbed by six guys. I never new I could run so fast might go into the Olympics.
Or live in texas and carry a sword or dirk. They're not all inconvenient.
Just carry a RPG, duh.
Thanks for the video!! Good useful information 👍
He acts like a knife that can be opened in less then a tenth of a second is gonna be so much worse than a fixed blade lol
Omg, the second knife he shows looks exactly like my first knife!
Love how he is wearing a super loose hoodie telling us about how to conceal in a pocket...