I’m a firearm salesman in MI and I work with a lot of customers who are new to the world of self defense. I recommend your channel to almost all of my customers who are looking for good, real life information that can help them make an informed decision about their own safety. Thank you for everything you do and keep up the good work!
@@SonsOfDeForest yes totally. i just meant that the 2nd amendment is definitely not limited to only apply to self-defense situations. offensive action is also 100% protected. that's what i meant by the 2nd amendment doesn't mention self-defense.
just like it doesn't mention private property either, yet now the alt-leftists are saying things like "They can violate your right to self-defense if they choose to on their own property because it's private property 🤪" ... in a different time those same leftists were the ones saying "They can ban blacks from their establishments if they want to because it's private property ..." nope, the 2nd Am doesn't have the words "except for on private property" or "except for in the following locations" .... so yes you can 100% legally and lawfully carry open or concealed into a damn police headquarters, and why not? after all you pay the rent for that police headquarters, the police don't.
For those asking about the Colonel Blade: (1) they are no longer in business and (2) this push dagger is better for striking due to the asymmetric design, filling of the hand, and size of the neck. If you have a colonel blade, enjoy it. It is an awesome blade. RIP colonel blade.
Warrior Poet Society I'm glad I picked up the folder and the fixed blade Colonel while they were available. Great fighting knives for "dummies!" These daggers are definitely good options in the future. Good to meet you at the USCCA Expo. Keep the good videos coming.
The colonel blade guy pissed a lot of people off and oversold the design a bit . I don’t get that from this and Jared wihongi’s collab with bastinelli blades.
In my opinion the colonel has the advantage of better grip, the blade is more fixed when you hit, and due to the ring you cannot be disarmed too easily or let it loose, the rear can be used as a skullcrasher / glassbreaker, and it is also available as a folder. By the way, they are sold again now, seems that the company has restructured.
You know one of the impressive things about Craig? When he smiles or laughs, he laughs with his eyes, not just his mouth - that speaks of a sincere and true spirit. A good thing!
@@airgin3000, oh I am aware of this fact, and my mother was such a beautiful and spiritually intelligent angel, she spread joy to all. She so adored Craig and his father, Douglas. I miss her too much, and she was my only touchstone. ♥️🌺🦋
I carried a Cold Steel push blade while in the military back in the 80's and then through 22 years of undercover work. My wife sewed the case to the inside of my jeans between the front and rear pocket on the off hand side. Reason being is if someone is fighting for your gun, your off hand is free to grab the knife and also if you are trying to control someone, usually your off hand is going to be more free to get to it. By having just a slit in my jeans (cause the case was inside) meant that it was way less visible. Also, this placed the blade handle below my waistline so that sitting in a vehicle for long periods of time it wasn't digging into my side on my waist because it was lower on the leg. It also allows a draw from sitting without having to drive your elbow up, it's just a quick pull to the rear.
This Craig guy is sooooo amazing! I have found John's youtube channel a couple of weeks ago. I was instantly amazed. This guy is the most trained, disciplined and funny person I have ever seen. And he suddenly brings Craig alone. Boooommmm... I can not find the words anymore... Thank you Guys !!!!!
*As stated, in many states, push daggers are specifically forbidden BUT there is also a non-lethal option called the Stinger, developed by Master at Arms James A Keating- it is a hard, unbreakable plastic device which also fits across the palm an protrudes between the fingers and concentrates all the force of a punch behind a small truncated cone. It is devastating. Before I retired I had bought one for all the female workers in our department since they can be carried anywhere and are instinctive. They run about ten dollars. Great video!!!*
Wow you can really tell this guy is a well of knowledge in the world of knife fighting. Clear and obv difference between this guy and the rest of the RUclips comics reading selling points 🤙🏻 classic high quality stuff from Warrior Poet :)
"Make sure it's legal in your state." Okay let me check... Let's see... the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Good news! It's legal! 😁
@OG Steve I'm fine. Just wanted to point out to you that weed might be why you're stupid. But who cares. Thanks for wishing me luck on weight loss. I actually successfully did that shit son.
SHIV-WOKE = working a blade (or blunt object) into an adversary.... liberally.... JL+CD is like gold every time! Two of the best. Thanks for all you both do!!
Nailed why I never liked push daggers, they tend to torque in the hand. Never found one that “fit” right, and don’t desire to go the custom route when there’s other proven designs mass produced that suit my needs. Good video
Michael Shanahan I’m a big fan of the Kabar TDI. Full serration. My logic being cuts from serrated knives tend to be more immediately painful and likely to elicit a faster response from an assailant. A knife for me being mainly a tool to give me the space to draw my handgun. Worn at 12:00 I can reach it with either hand (conventional with left, reverse with right) and it can be used in a punching motion or for slashes.
Interesting how people get to different conclusions about the same stuff... I'm a civilian from a third-world country. As guns aren't "allowed" to us, the people, here, knives are somewhat common. Were more when I was young and liked to go around in the less savory places of the town looking for women and drinks... That got me somewhat experienced in knife fighting. Got into about a dozen of them. It was knife vs. knife. Thinking about what I felt I was lacking during the fights (and that almost cost my life sometimes), I got to a *very different* knife design as the ideal one for me: big, long ones, somewhat more specialized in thrusting. With this in mind I got to my 3 ideal models, which since I'm a collector anyways I bought over the Internet: an Arkansas toothpick with a 10" blade, a Gerber Mark II (6.5") and an Indian Karud (13"). Of all of the many scars I have from those fights, NONE came after I had those three. Also for my hands, build and style at least, the Karud proved absolutely superior to any others... (At the time all the martial arts experience I had was a BJJ purple belt)
I trained In kenpo karate for a while and started carrying a Cold Steel Urban Pal for all the reasons you listed. It works so well. I love that little knife.
At the 16:00 mark...running a trainer: I was participating in a knife class. My training partner, a Juijutsu player and 2x my weight ended up on top with the training knife perfectly placed to break my upper rib over my heart area. It was not malicious, just good technique. We finished the class, no drama, and the rib healed just fine. Yes, I can see real application for running a trainer, especially in regions where a lethal blade would be illegal. Thank you both for your excellent service work!
I know of an Ole guy who used to play cards with some mobster type guys, and he was telling us when I was young that a guy got in debt and wasn't paying up, so a guy walked up beside him and stabbed him from the side with an ice pick and just keep walking and the guy who got stabbed didn't even know he was stabbed and continued to walk and then eventually went down. Getting stabbed with anything isn't a good thought, especially in the vitals
I have always liked push daggers, but was not keen on the asymmetrical ones. After watching your video, decided to give it a try. Received today, ordered the trainer combo and I could not be more pleased. Much more comfortable and controllable. Very glad I purchased the combo, I like the idea of a non-lethal option. Thanks
Thank you 👍. I bought the Colonel Blade from you awhile back based on your recommendation. Great knife! I’ll carry it in summer sometimes in lieu of pistol when wearing shorts & t-shirt (100% cotton 😉). Sometimes both. Will check this one out. My justification if I buy .... the old “2 is 1, 1 is none”. 😊. Just purchased .... 👍
I added one of these to my EDC. I carry a folding knife that I use for all of the daily cutting tasks(opening boxes, cutting fishing line, etc.), but I wanted a dedicated fixed blade for self-defense. Finding knife training around here is tough, but there are boxing gyms abound. I opted for a trainer because after thinking about it good and hard, I realized I wanted a compliance tool to get a guy off me, but I didn't want that level of penetration. I theorize that the increased immediate pain of the trainer will allow me to create space more efficiently and give me the chance to change to a non-lethal(dog spray) or lethal(CCW) option as the situation requires.
big fan of Craig and also Tom Sotis. I like how as time has gone on, they have both simplified their systems by going back and constantly re-evaluating things and stripping things down, rather than tacking on more extraneous junk to stretch out their curriculum for the sake of dragging it out for money. I just wish I had as many opportunities to attend Craig's classes as I had with Tom's.
Awesome I'm a army veteran and Martial artist and I appreciate the knowledge wisdom and education and information drop peace and many blessings brothers ✌🏿✊🏿💪🏿
First rule of fighting with a push dagger...don't hit bone. I train jabs to the neck, hooks to the arm pit, liver, kidney, and abdomenal/sternum upper cuts with my offhand. I tend to think of my firearm first if I'm not clenched up, and using the blade as a distance tool is something I take from this video that I'll need to work on. I tend to practice with it as a tool when I'm already grappling and can't get to my firearm. More of a 'get off me' than a 'don't come near me' tool. Which is why I mainly go for areas with arteries, so my opponent weakens quickly and can't over power me by extending the fight duration. I carry a cold steel safekeeper II, have for years, at 9:00. I do like the asymmetric design; however, I prefer a thicker handle and rubberized grip in case my hands are wet/slick with blood. I'd love to see this offered with a bit thicker (not wider) palm swell, as I have fairly large hands, and thinner grips tend to not fit very well in my hand. I think the best way to describe it is that they tend to touch my fingers where the grooves are and a single line where it hits my palm, but fails to fill my entire fist and tends to slide because there are only a couple of points of contact, rather than fitting the entire palm. If that makes sense. I guess I could probably wrap the handle, but that is a huge issue I've seen with many push daggers. The thicker grip on the safekeeper II solves the issue completely and I don't get any kind of movement even when I hit something that immediately halts the penetration. I can't be the only one who notices this deficiency in push dagger design. Semper Fi
I carry these daily. They happen to be within the law...and, while i never want to get into a knife fight, I'd prefer a push dagger over a 3" folder. Why? ...because knife fighting is similar to boxing,.... the flow, the footwork, the feigning to set up traps, trapping their wrist... .....that's a lot to get to learn. A push dagger makes things easier since you're just going to punch. it's easier to no get disarmed. it's part of my edc along with a good tanto folder and a gun (and a backup gun) .... .....and a unit of bodyguards, 40mms launchers under their M4s. Kidding. ...about that part. my edc is fairly serious. 👍
Man that’s a genius design. Great idea with the trainer being a less lethal force multiplier as well. It would definitely tune up an evil soul nicely 👏 John, you and James Yeager are making my wallet hurt.
Just watched this video for the first time. Craig and I used to work in law enforcement together. I can tell you without a doubt that he is one man you NEVER want to cross. Don't let his size fool you.. I did.. once...
Does anyone know why push daggers are made with a traditional blade instead of a triangular or square blade for a stiffer, stronger blade, more penetration and possibly a longer blade?
Look at Bastinelli's "Innocent" push knife. He uses a Wharncliffe style blade. As for the shorter blades, I'd guess it's for a concealable self-defense/last ditch/get the f*ck off me knife.
Well I found the knife for me. I was an amateur boxer for 10 years, never really felt like learning kali or another art to feel really effective with a blade when i have trained so much with my fists and guns.
I really like the design behind a his knifes so far. A stubby, short, knife with a really good comfortable handle gives you alot of control when its closer to your fingers. I love that clinch pick style too. i made a simular knife a long time ago for protection,but that handel looks way more comfortable then what i had. And i love how it has a sharp top for pulling back too. he really thought about that knife design it looks great!!
Just had my buddy ask me about finding a video about "an old man talking about avoiding the fight". You mean like managing unknown contacts? "Yea!" He was talking about one of Craig's videos about MUC. I was like, "man he's not THAT old." LOL
@@footbalr074 I was going to work at a gun shop and then maybe open up my own business. But while I was in the middle of getting my degree, I was hired on at the post office and now have a great full time job, retirement and the whole nine yards. So I am doing it on the side right now, and once I get my shop setup I might do a little more.
@@Toolman71492 Did you have to sign any weird NDA agreements about what would happen in the event of a FEMA declared state of emergency or anything like that? I'm asking for a friend
I like that he brings it back to principles in ju-jitsu and boxing that are relatively easier to find training for around the world. I don’t know of a lot of knife fighting classes in the city I live in, but I train martial arts. So it is useful I can use the same/similar techniques and body position I can practice with live energy, then just do it with a knife if need me. In my mind that is the big advantage of the push dagger. You know how to throw a punch? You can use it.
It is not only that a push dagger utilizes common empty hand skills, it also has better angles and force transfer in clinch/infighting range than standard saber, hammer or icepick grip knives. When you don't have enough space or gravitational assistance to generate fast stabs, you need the heavy weight transfer inherent in the push daggers design. Lay on your back in bed and try to stab something with icepick, Sabre, and push dagger. The penetration results will show you why a pushdagger is so preferable as an anti- grapplers weapon.
Solid advice which is why I carry my pocket knife on my left side. It’s not natural but gun on right side with right hand draw.. you always need a weapon on the left in. Ass you can’t draw your firearm and still need a force multiplier. Knife goes in front left pocket.. flashlight back left pocket.. so I have two options I can hit with depending on the positioning. A flashlight with a good aggressive bezel can work good enough to break contact and gain distance. Just know if you go with a defensive weapon like this.. you now have two weapons in a clinch you have to prevent from being used against you. It’s why currently I’ve not gone as dare as using a knife like this yet. I prefer a typical folding knife. Main reason is if I’m engaged and prevented or preventing the firearm from being drawn.. the secondary takes two steps to deploy. The reason for this it more warning in a close range physical engagement where the attacker need more time to deploy which in return would give the time to deploy the firearm. Especially since a left hand ore rates gun from attackers side would need a lot of repositioning to open and use.
Thoughts on which blade - this push dagger or the clinch pick...I understand they both are very different but just interested to hear your thoughts around which one you would pick as part of your EDC?
I once saw a T-style dagger concealed as a belt buckle, the whole kit (belt and buckle) was insane. I would love to see this style of concealment in your product line. If you get the clinch pick to conceal the same way; I'll buy both!! By the way I'm a 44 waist (easy on the fat jokes). :-)
Great advise guys. I’m a blade smith as well as a martial artist. Earlier in my life I lived and trained in Thailand (Muay Thai)and Cambodia. Learned some great knife skills in Cambodia for sure. Now I’m a sushi chef and get to play with Japanese steel on a daily basis.
I am a police officer. I carry a benchmade push blade at 9 o’clock support side for gun grabs. I also keep a Sig p365 in my left cargo pocket too but I like options
Nice hair! Thank's John for having Craig on your video. I carried a folding blade in my pocket until I bought a push dagger. The case it came with attached perfectly to my twin mag pouch on my duty belt.
I’m a firearm salesman in MI and I work with a lot of customers who are new to the world of self defense. I recommend your channel to almost all of my customers who are looking for good, real life information that can help them make an informed decision about their own safety. Thank you for everything you do and keep up the good work!
what part of mi
I think people tend to get caught up on the "defense" part .... The 2nd Amendment makes no mention of the words "self-defense" whatsoever
@@jhanks2012 i think 'self defense' is part of 'the security of a free state'.
@@SonsOfDeForest yes totally. i just meant that the 2nd amendment is definitely not limited to only apply to self-defense situations. offensive action is also 100% protected. that's what i meant by the 2nd amendment doesn't mention self-defense.
just like it doesn't mention private property either, yet now the alt-leftists are saying things like "They can violate your right to self-defense if they choose to on their own property because it's private property 🤪" ... in a different time those same leftists were the ones saying "They can ban blacks from their establishments if they want to because it's private property ..." nope, the 2nd Am doesn't have the words "except for on private property" or "except for in the following locations" .... so yes you can 100% legally and lawfully carry open or concealed into a damn police headquarters, and why not? after all you pay the rent for that police headquarters, the police don't.
"Death or Demonetization".....If I don't see that as a t-shirt from one of you in the next month I'm going to be severely disappointed.
Someone tell Bunker Branding.
@@tmutant get him
"Give me monetization, or give me death." - John Lovell
Came for the knife content. Stayed for the Dad jokes. Thanks Papa Poet.
This guy literally looks like he could be Johns dad
This dude ain’t got no dad
For those asking about the Colonel Blade: (1) they are no longer in business and (2) this push dagger is better for striking due to the asymmetric design, filling of the hand, and size of the neck. If you have a colonel blade, enjoy it. It is an awesome blade. RIP colonel blade.
Warrior Poet Society I'm glad I picked up the folder and the fixed blade Colonel while they were available. Great fighting knives for "dummies!" These daggers are definitely good options in the future. Good to meet you at the USCCA Expo. Keep the good videos coming.
The colonel blade guy pissed a lot of people off and oversold the design a bit . I don’t get that from this and Jared wihongi’s collab with bastinelli blades.
@@grilin18. Pissed people off? Sounds like there's some drama behind the story.
I have been carrying the Cold steel safekeeper II, and it's a very good piece of equipment...
In my opinion the colonel has the advantage of better grip, the blade is more fixed when you hit, and due to the ring you cannot be disarmed too easily or let it loose, the rear can be used as a skullcrasher / glassbreaker, and it is also available as a folder. By the way, they are sold again now, seems that the company has restructured.
You know one of the impressive things about Craig? When he smiles or laughs, he laughs with his eyes, not just his mouth - that speaks of a sincere and true spirit. A good thing!
Everyone in my family has this quality, it came from my mother, Josephine. Craig's grandmother. It's all in our eyes!
@@airgin3000, oh I am aware of this fact, and my mother was such a beautiful and spiritually intelligent angel, she spread joy to all. She so adored Craig and his father, Douglas. I miss her too much, and she was my only touchstone. ♥️🌺🦋
@@methodicalmysticbutterflyi2669 Thats funny cuz they teach nasty women how to do it for tv...
Wow. You mean, like, a real boy?
Adorable
You two are great together. You guys should have a tv show... funny funny stuff but so informative... freaking rockstars you two are
Right?? And they dont charge a penny for all of this informations. :)
Agreed
You guys make a great team as instructors. Funny, light hearted, energetic, simple, and straight forward
I live in California and I'm sure I am on some "list" for watching this!
Me to. I was looking up "How to be a Responsible and law abiding Knife owner" Vids.. and that would get me on some watch list.
Trip Gil same in NJ I just get my gender legally changed every month to get me off the list
I’m in CA as well, but daggers are legal here!
You're on a list just because you live in California😂
@@DanielRodriguez-pi6oi one edge has to be a false edge though can't have both edges sharpened.
I carried a Cold Steel push blade while in the military back in the 80's and then through 22 years of undercover work. My wife sewed the case to the inside of my jeans between the front and rear pocket on the off hand side. Reason being is if someone is fighting for your gun, your off hand is free to grab the knife and also if you are trying to control someone, usually your off hand is going to be more free to get to it. By having just a slit in my jeans (cause the case was inside) meant that it was way less visible. Also, this placed the blade handle below my waistline so that sitting in a vehicle for long periods of time it wasn't digging into my side on my waist because it was lower on the leg. It also allows a draw from sitting without having to drive your elbow up, it's just a quick pull to the rear.
Don't worry, I caught the "In Californina you can't even have a picture of it." joke.
Matthew Carter freaking California go figure right
I don't think that's a joke. I wouldn't carry a picture of it just in case.
@@atomicsmith
Better safe than sorry.
Try living in England, just because i watched this might be a knock at the door lol
@@pendragonparties4959 well Germany has the same shit too. 11 cm is max what you can carry.
love the rapport between you two guys. obviously good friends with a trust and understanding. I love seeing that.
I admire this man not only for the great dagger design but also for his fantastic Seiko Tuna.
Love the energy John brings to his work
"I rather die on my feet than be demonetized on my knees " 😂
You channel is very well rounded in content, Sensei Poet.
You get bonus points for being found in Georgia. ;)
This Craig guy is sooooo amazing! I have found John's youtube channel a couple of weeks ago. I was instantly amazed. This guy is the most trained, disciplined and funny person I have ever seen. And he suddenly brings Craig alone. Boooommmm... I can not find the words anymore...
Thank you Guys !!!!!
“SIMPLE AND BRUTAL FIGHTING” no better title. Thank you sirs
*As stated, in many states, push daggers are specifically forbidden BUT there is also a non-lethal option called the Stinger, developed by Master at Arms James A Keating- it is a hard, unbreakable plastic device which also fits across the palm an protrudes between the fingers and concentrates all the force of a punch behind a small truncated cone. It is devastating. Before I retired I had bought one for all the female workers in our department since they can be carried anywhere and are instinctive. They run about ten dollars. Great video!!!*
Wow you can really tell this guy is a well of knowledge in the world of knife fighting. Clear and obv difference between this guy and the rest of the RUclips comics reading selling points 🤙🏻 classic high quality stuff from Warrior Poet :)
"Make sure it's legal in your state."
Okay let me check... Let's see... the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Good news! It's legal! 😁
no doubt...
@OG Steve Stop smoking weed bro it's making you slow in the head.
@OG Steve was this supposed to be an insult? Lol, you're brain is fried bruh. And nobody is talking about Canada you dumbshit lol.
@OG Steve I'm fine. Just wanted to point out to you that weed might be why you're stupid. But who cares. Thanks for wishing me luck on weight loss. I actually successfully did that shit son.
@OG Steve everyone should stop smoking weed.
"Not allowed to have a picture of it"....that was awesome. Had to replay, to make sure i heard that correct
SHIV-WOKE = working a blade (or blunt object) into an adversary.... liberally....
JL+CD is like gold every time! Two of the best. Thanks for all you both do!!
Nailed why I never liked push daggers, they tend to torque in the hand.
Never found one that “fit” right, and don’t desire to go the custom route when there’s other proven designs mass produced that suit my needs.
Good video
What are the other designs?
Michael Shanahan
I’m a big fan of the Kabar TDI. Full serration.
My logic being cuts from serrated knives tend to be more immediately painful and likely to elicit a faster response from an assailant. A knife for me being mainly a tool to give me the space to draw my handgun.
Worn at 12:00 I can reach it with either hand (conventional with left, reverse with right) and it can be used in a punching motion or for slashes.
The perfect Father’s Day present!!!
Workouts are doing you good John! Thanks for the great content
- Your money or your life?
- Take my life, I need the money.
Interesting how people get to different conclusions about the same stuff...
I'm a civilian from a third-world country. As guns aren't "allowed" to us, the people, here, knives are somewhat common. Were more when I was young and liked to go around in the less savory places of the town looking for women and drinks... That got me somewhat experienced in knife fighting. Got into about a dozen of them. It was knife vs. knife.
Thinking about what I felt I was lacking during the fights (and that almost cost my life sometimes), I got to a *very different* knife design as the ideal one for me: big, long ones, somewhat more specialized in thrusting. With this in mind I got to my 3 ideal models, which since I'm a collector anyways I bought over the Internet: an Arkansas toothpick with a 10" blade, a Gerber Mark II (6.5") and an Indian Karud (13").
Of all of the many scars I have from those fights, NONE came after I had those three. Also for my hands, build and style at least, the Karud proved absolutely superior to any others...
(At the time all the martial arts experience I had was a BJJ purple belt)
Im from the Philippines where you from. I got a 4" Karambit, a 12" bolo and 8" sickle.
I trained In kenpo karate for a while and started carrying a Cold Steel Urban Pal for all the reasons you listed. It works so well. I love that little knife.
I love you guys. You’re such guys!
Diamond Jane Doe Thanks!!
You could tell theyre good buddies by the casual light hearted teasing and the implicit understanding for certain conversational pieces.
Love that your doing some good knife content now as well !!! Very well rounded as a warrior should be !! You are awesome !!! 😁👍
*yore
At the 16:00 mark...running a trainer:
I was participating in a knife class. My training partner, a Juijutsu player and 2x my weight ended up on top with the training knife perfectly placed to break my upper rib over my heart area. It was not malicious, just good technique. We finished the class, no drama, and the rib healed just fine. Yes, I can see real application for running a trainer, especially in regions where a lethal blade would be illegal. Thank you both for your excellent service work!
I just found my favourite letter opener.
I know of an Ole guy who used to play cards with some mobster type guys, and he was telling us when I was young that a guy got in debt and wasn't paying up, so a guy walked up beside him and stabbed him from the side with an ice pick and just keep walking and the guy who got stabbed didn't even know he was stabbed and continued to walk and then eventually went down. Getting stabbed with anything isn't a good thought, especially in the vitals
Five dislikes by guys who were wrecked by a push dagger trainer.
I came across a video with the two of you a few weeks ago and I subscribed immediately. You two are really great together. Great content, thank you.
ATR thanks!!
Badasses are bird's of a feather flock together!!!! Love it
Their dynamic is awesome.
I have always liked push daggers, but was not keen on the asymmetrical ones. After watching your video, decided to give it a try. Received today, ordered the trainer combo and I could not be more pleased. Much more comfortable and controllable. Very glad I purchased the combo, I like the idea of a non-lethal option. Thanks
No problem and glad you appreciate the changes as I do!
You two need to keep making videos. Great stuff and funny.
Thank you 👍. I bought the Colonel Blade from you awhile back based on your recommendation. Great knife! I’ll carry it in summer sometimes in lieu of pistol when wearing shorts & t-shirt (100% cotton 😉). Sometimes both. Will check this one out. My justification if I buy .... the old “2 is 1, 1 is none”. 😊. Just purchased .... 👍
I added one of these to my EDC. I carry a folding knife that I use for all of the daily cutting tasks(opening boxes, cutting fishing line, etc.), but I wanted a dedicated fixed blade for self-defense. Finding knife training around here is tough, but there are boxing gyms abound. I opted for a trainer because after thinking about it good and hard, I realized I wanted a compliance tool to get a guy off me, but I didn't want that level of penetration. I theorize that the increased immediate pain of the trainer will allow me to create space more efficiently and give me the chance to change to a non-lethal(dog spray) or lethal(CCW) option as the situation requires.
I have seen push daggers from copper and even flint ages! Amazing tools and weapons throughout history!
big fan of Craig and also Tom Sotis. I like how as time has gone on, they have both simplified their systems by going back and constantly re-evaluating things and stripping things down, rather than tacking on more extraneous junk to stretch out their curriculum for the sake of dragging it out for money. I just wish I had as many opportunities to attend Craig's classes as I had with Tom's.
These two have some synergy!
Hilarious and educational.
I have a lot of experience with knife fighting I personally carry a push dagger as a secondary but this knife that you have here is amazing
The Roman method works.
"The adversary receives the point before he sees the sword." - Vegetius
Awesome I'm a army veteran and Martial artist and I appreciate the knowledge wisdom and education and information drop peace and many blessings brothers ✌🏿✊🏿💪🏿
keep up the great work sir. we appreciate the vids and tips
Genius idea to use it with off hand!! Love it!
First rule of fighting with a push dagger...don't hit bone. I train jabs to the neck, hooks to the arm pit, liver, kidney, and abdomenal/sternum upper cuts with my offhand. I tend to think of my firearm first if I'm not clenched up, and using the blade as a distance tool is something I take from this video that I'll need to work on. I tend to practice with it as a tool when I'm already grappling and can't get to my firearm. More of a 'get off me' than a 'don't come near me' tool. Which is why I mainly go for areas with arteries, so my opponent weakens quickly and can't over power me by extending the fight duration.
I carry a cold steel safekeeper II, have for years, at 9:00. I do like the asymmetric design; however, I prefer a thicker handle and rubberized grip in case my hands are wet/slick with blood. I'd love to see this offered with a bit thicker (not wider) palm swell, as I have fairly large hands, and thinner grips tend to not fit very well in my hand. I think the best way to describe it is that they tend to touch my fingers where the grooves are and a single line where it hits my palm, but fails to fill my entire fist and tends to slide because there are only a couple of points of contact, rather than fitting the entire palm. If that makes sense. I guess I could probably wrap the handle, but that is a huge issue I've seen with many push daggers. The thicker grip on the safekeeper II solves the issue completely and I don't get any kind of movement even when I hit something that immediately halts the penetration. I can't be the only one who notices this deficiency in push dagger design.
Semper Fi
I carry the safemaker II from cold steel I prefer the rubber handle to other makers and models
I carry these daily. They happen to be within the law...and, while i never want to get into a knife fight, I'd prefer a push dagger over a 3" folder. Why? ...because knife fighting is similar to boxing,.... the flow, the footwork, the feigning to set up traps, trapping their wrist...
.....that's a lot to get to learn. A push dagger makes things easier since you're just going to punch. it's easier to no get disarmed. it's part of my edc along with a good tanto folder and a gun (and a backup gun) ....
.....and a unit of bodyguards, 40mms launchers under their M4s. Kidding.
...about that part. my edc is fairly serious. 👍
Great stuff as usual! Really, really digging the use of the trainer as a less than lethal. Ouch!
I like this guy. Col. Fairbairn advocated carrying a blade for offhand deployment. Excellent video!
Man that’s a genius design. Great idea with the trainer being a less lethal force multiplier as well. It would definitely tune up an evil soul nicely 👏
John, you and James Yeager are making my wallet hurt.
John Lovell uploaded a video, and it's my birthday! So good!
Happy birthday!
@@Prince-fn7ff Thank you!
Just watched this video for the first time. Craig and I used to work in law enforcement together. I can tell you without a doubt that he is one man you NEVER want to cross. Don't let his size fool you.. I did.. once...
Always a fun education. Thanks John and Craig.
It reminds me of the katar. Very beautiful knife.
I'm sold. I really like that knife design. It just makes more sense to me personally. Thanks for the lesson guys. Cheers from Texas.
Does anyone know why push daggers are made with a traditional blade instead of a triangular or square blade for a stiffer, stronger blade, more penetration and possibly a longer blade?
Look at Bastinelli's "Innocent" push knife. He uses a Wharncliffe style blade. As for the shorter blades, I'd guess it's for a concealable self-defense/last ditch/get the f*ck off me knife.
"sneak attack!!" as John yells it...... Funny stuff!!!
Now you have a second lady subscriber lol! Great stuff and info, thank you!
I can watch your videos over and over again... Pure information and entertainment.. Amazing vids
*"I know in California you're not allowed to have a picture of it."* 10:35
Whoooo!! It’s Craig I started training Greco Roman wrestling because of him!
Never been this early! But woo I'm almost done watch all the backlog! Keep up the work and as always train hard train smart 💪👊
Yay for that.
Thank you for whAt you do you help me make my family safer
Well I found the knife for me. I was an amateur boxer for 10 years, never really felt like learning kali or another art to feel really effective with a blade when i have trained so much with my fists and guns.
I really like the design behind a his knifes so far. A stubby, short, knife with a really good comfortable handle gives you alot of control when its closer to your fingers. I love that clinch pick style too. i made a simular knife a long time ago for protection,but that handel looks way more comfortable then what i had. And i love how it has a sharp top for pulling back too. he really thought about that knife design it looks great!!
I love your hair you keep it so healthy looking
This guy would be so fun to train with . The stuff u would learn about your vulnerability would be amazing
Just had my buddy ask me about finding a video about "an old man talking about avoiding the fight". You mean like managing unknown contacts? "Yea!" He was talking about one of Craig's videos about MUC. I was like, "man he's not THAT old." LOL
I have that video. It's excellent. I am not young... LOL.
Awwww, they are hugging...
Great vid guys. Very educational.
Proud graduate of the SDI Associates of Science in Firearms Technology
What do you do for a living?
@@footbalr074 I was going to work at a gun shop and then maybe open up my own business. But while I was in the middle of getting my degree, I was hired on at the post office and now have a great full time job, retirement and the whole nine yards. So I am doing it on the side right now, and once I get my shop setup I might do a little more.
@@Toolman71492 Did you have to sign any weird NDA agreements about what would happen in the event of a FEMA declared state of emergency or anything like that? I'm asking for a friend
@@jhanks2012 nah, nothing like that.
@@jhanks2012 lol
I like that he brings it back to principles in ju-jitsu and boxing that are relatively easier to find training for around the world. I don’t know of a lot of knife fighting classes in the city I live in, but I train martial arts. So it is useful I can use the same/similar techniques and body position I can practice with live energy, then just do it with a knife if need me. In my mind that is the big advantage of the push dagger. You know how to throw a punch? You can use it.
It is not only that a push dagger utilizes common empty hand skills, it also has better angles and force transfer in clinch/infighting range than standard saber, hammer or icepick grip knives. When you don't have enough space or gravitational assistance to generate fast stabs, you need the heavy weight transfer inherent in the push daggers design. Lay on your back in bed and try to stab something with icepick, Sabre, and push dagger. The penetration results will show you why a pushdagger is so preferable as an anti- grapplers weapon.
"so tell me how many kills do you have with this knife" 😂
Absolutely Outstanding Troop... PREACHER OUT
Your Kung Fu Panda reference was not lost on me John lol
Solid advice which is why I carry my pocket knife on my left side. It’s not natural but gun on right side with right hand draw.. you always need a weapon on the left in. Ass you can’t draw your firearm and still need a force multiplier. Knife goes in front left pocket.. flashlight back left pocket.. so I have two options I can hit with depending on the positioning. A flashlight with a good aggressive bezel can work good enough to break contact and gain distance. Just know if you go with a defensive weapon like this.. you now have two weapons in a clinch you have to prevent from being used against you. It’s why currently I’ve not gone as dare as using a knife like this yet. I prefer a typical folding knife. Main reason is if I’m engaged and prevented or preventing the firearm from being drawn.. the secondary takes two steps to deploy. The reason for this it more warning in a close range physical engagement where the attacker need more time to deploy which in return would give the time to deploy the firearm. Especially since a left hand ore rates gun from attackers side would need a lot of repositioning to open and use.
I just realized my years of golden gloves boxing mixed with this knife has made me a combative knifing bastard. 🤣
Pierce Foss I doubt you even need a knife
@@ironmikehallowween nah bro theres still wrestlers like John out there i need something 😂
Yes boxing is what im natural and comfortable with but I am always concerned about ground ninjas
Nothing like the sweet science
Why not both?
Good advice tip; Hi have a push dagger with a 4" blade mounted underneath my Beretta holster I keep on my shoulder.
i could see this push dagger being used in john wick
garrett2jz that’s exactly what I was thinking.
John wick 2 ruby rose character
You guys are great and a lot of fun to watch, but more importantly I learn a lot from ya'll. Great video thanks!!
Thoughts on which blade - this push dagger or the clinch pick...I understand they both are very different but just interested to hear your thoughts around which one you would pick as part of your EDC?
As I re-watch this video at 6am Saturday...1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!! Nice.👏👏👏👏🇺🇲👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🇺🇲
I once saw a T-style dagger concealed as a belt buckle, the whole kit (belt and buckle) was insane. I would love to see this style of concealment in your product line. If you get the clinch pick to conceal the same way; I'll buy both!! By the way I'm a 44 waist (easy on the fat jokes). :-)
For you obvious height of 7ft 2 giga Chad I'm sure that's a very normal size.
Thanks guys
“Lit” is what kids say. “That knife is lit!”
"Fire".
Bruce Leroy na man. We used to say fire. We are 30 now. The kids say some other stupid shit. No cap vibe
Great advise guys. I’m a blade smith as well as a martial artist. Earlier in my life I lived and trained in Thailand (Muay Thai)and Cambodia. Learned some great knife skills in Cambodia for sure. Now I’m a sushi chef and get to play with Japanese steel on a daily basis.
Man, that's some Japanese light novel shit.
I am a police officer. I carry a benchmade push blade at 9 o’clock support side for gun grabs.
I also keep a Sig p365 in my left cargo pocket too but I like options
Thank you for this session brother. Very informative.
"Warrior Poet Woke" needs to be on some merch.
This video was John Lovely!
Demonitized on RUclips....buys 5 times the gear on Sportsman's Guide. Fuckkkk the algos :-)
Would that dagger be legal in California? Right now we are only able to use silly string for self defense as long as you aim it below the chin.
You're welcome to hand over the channel to Craig whenever John, it's been real.
Nice hair! Thank's John for having Craig on your video. I carried a folding blade in my pocket until I bought a push dagger. The case it came with attached perfectly to my twin mag pouch on my duty belt.
My left ear love it!
Lmfao ya wtf
Heinz Franzen just for the intro! Sorry about it
@@WarriorPoetSociety My heart love it too! You rock!
Craig is one of my favorite people. Very smart, very funny.