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The biggest advantage of sword in selfdefense situation is ability to block incoming blow and then you can start trying to incapacitate the attacker, while with throwing knife or gun you have to disable an attacker before he reach you and hit you which can be quite challenging and uncertain in its result. But in case of ranged attack it is obvious what is better which doesn't mean you can't shorten the distance to cut in time but you can be already injured in moment when you will be delivering your hit.
Even in a place like Texas, where there were no problems and few restrictions on firearms, Bowie-type knives were in use, I mean exactly as a weapon! Duels were fought on them! They were beaten in bars where it was forbidden to carry firearms! They were taken with them by soldiers of the army of the South instead of sabers! Moreover, there are special bowie knife fighting techniques and throwing championships of this type of knives are held. Moreover, their wearing was banned in the state of Texas, as I know! Even in a place like Texas, knives are relevant, moreover, it is in a place where there are a lot of firearms, for some reason, the national American cold steel was born! just think about it!
Gun for long range, sword for short. Knife is a great backup weapon for both. Cut and stab in close or throw at distance. If its just plain combat gun obviously but blades are definitely better for stealthy take-downs. Personal preference is the knife or lately the throwing cross. Great vid, lookin forward to another like this.
I agree absolutely with you ! Maybe the best way is to have all three types of weapons. Much Katanas have a little throwing-knive included (see Kozure Okami ;-) )
Blades also have a psychological factor to them as well. People are statistically less likely to cry out for help when faced with a knife than with a gun.
@@Appalachianasshole41 a knife you can stick and turn, a gun you’re just dead if they get you right haha, I always bring that up too, that people are more scared of a knife but people especially in America don’t like that
Well when the government calls you a nonviolent felon, and no one defends your gun rights because its not happening to them, some people have to have something. That being said, I am happy to say I will always have a gun.
Guns may be faster to a point, but a good arm is going to be worth a thousand wacks and good luck carrying that much ammo. Great video. Real fun to watch.
The first throw you made Adam was spot on and deadly penetration. I forget how heavy the blades you use are. I'm more on bo shuriken weights with mybknoves and with a side draw from the hip instead of overhand throw you could cut that time in half and make it a split second.
Cool vid! thanks! This topic has always fascinated me, and I'm happy some people got together to give a live comparison. I was a wannabe ninja as a teen and trained martial arts in my backyard with siblings and neighbors. Of course, katanas were the best! My passion was mostly informed by what I knew I was legally allowed to own, handle, and use for self-defense as a minor (swords/knives). This channel made me revisit throwing weapons after nearly 15 years, and showed me the no-spin technique I now practice almost daily. I spent a few years in the Army to learn some new skills and stress-test my training, and learned firearms there too. Really happy to have creators putting it all together and showcasing the pros and cons of each in a collaborative rather then self-righteous way. Master Jakub nailed it when he said there is a shared spirituality and calmness required for each. Thanks for advancing the martial arts!
Love this series!! Really interesting results. I wasn’t sure how the sword would compare in those tests. I was surprised. So awesome to see the top dogs in action. I definitely need to look into a sheath like that for mine.
For me the Firearm is better for longer range, then the Throwing knives complement the Firearm when there are no bullets/magazines left. Then the Katana complements both the Gun and knife in Medium to Close Quarters, when there are no magazines and knives left or when an enemy is in medium to close quarters
I used to throw knives long time ago. Now i started again thx to your videos and really enjoying it. Keep up the good work. I would like to see you throwing on some exhibition.
I think when it comes to fast draw, the more reliable technique is underhand-throw because you don't need to raise your arm all the way up and straight up throw the knife at the target like some other knife thrower i watched lately.
Underhand throw could be good and fast BUT its not so consitent like overhand throw i seen in fast draw competition people with technioque are faster but often loose since they dont stick the knife in to the target
Great video. Very interesting. Nice to see such impressive experts in all of these disciplines. And as a shooter the pistol guy definitely has it downpat. Well done all.
Sorry to see your injured fingure Adam! I'm sure you would've thrown a lot faster if the injury wasn't there. All the best with the recovery. Excellent test indeed. The gun proved to be the fastest but as Pavel mentioned guns are also more prone to malfunctioning. Another thing that I'd like to add is that generally the legal responsibility of guns is a lot higher compared to knives and swords. In many countries you could be jailed if you use a gun against someone who doesn't. Even against an armed attacker! So from the legal point of view, there's another disadvantage to guns which has to be remembered.
And yeah. The gun has its obvious advantages. But it does depend on circumstances and the situation. Either way. Very effective with all. Probably because you guys are professionals as well. Training is key.
That was super interesting! I am always talking with my friends about the "bring a knife to a gunfight"-scenario and now i think we have a pretty accurate video about this :D
Hello Adam and thanks for the test. I believe each weapon has it's advantages, in different situations, in the hands of a master. Depends also in the number of opponents and how skilled they are and how many, how far. In a life threatning situation, anything is better than nothing, isn't it?
Anyone watch Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark would know Harrison Ford used his revolver to shoot sword dude due to some sickness. Nonetheless a clear "don't bring swords to gun fights" example.
It is funny scene, but there are few flaws. First of all, if there will be no show off before sword attack, within that short distance, sword wielder could be fast enough to cut Indy (21ft rule). And even if it will happen just like it was shown I don't belive the crowd would let Indy just walk away because the way he won won't be considered righteous.
I've trained in knife, sword and pistol. I've practiced the 21 ft scenario with knife and pistol many times. It takes far less time to gain proficiency with a pistol than the blades. With equal training time the pistolaro will always win. Most self defence scenarios do not require lightning fast quick draw.
@@lancedevooght5027 In very short distances the pistol fight have many similarities to bladed one. You have to be able to manage the distance, you need to outmaneuver the attacker or use the gun or your hands to protect from first attack and repel the attacker and then shoot him which is very difficult and majority of gun ppl do not train it at all or just very occasionally.
Great video. I was a little surprised that Jakub didn't do a faster drawing technique like what I was taught in Iaido. Anyway I loved it and I hope your finger gets well soon 💜
Awesome content Adam, really enjoyed this one alot. Obviously a semi auto pistol is a vastly superior weapon compared to a throwing knife or sword...until you're out of bullets. Then it's just a useless gun shaped object, nothing more.
Most law enforcement gun fights are ended with half the rounds in the gun being extended. This is true whether the officer is carrying a 6 shot revolver or a 15 round semi-auto. Civilians that carry concealed and choose to get training tend to be better marksman then most law enforcement. Civilian gun fights are over so quick that getting to a second mag almost never happens so I'm not in the least worried about running out of ammo in a fight.
@@davidsapir3764 the 3x3 rule 3 shots, at 3 yards, in 3 seconds was based on law enforcement shootings when they were carrying revolvers, on average they shot half of their ammo, when they moved to higher capacity semiautomatic pistols the average shooting increased but was still about half of the pistols capacity. I'm using law enforcement as an example because very little data is collected on civilian shootings compared law enforcement. Also check out the RUclips channel Active Self Protection. Thousands of videos of civilian self defense shootings and law enforcement shootings that back what I'm saying.
All very impressive, i don't think very few people would have a fighting chance against either of you. Certianly not the average thug. Thanks for the video's gentlemen. As a former marine, im glad we're all on the same side.
It's a training gun. Not a toy but not a real firearm either. Ironically there are airsoft toyguns in the same blue color scheme. So some toyguns want to look realistically like that bluegun.
If I remember, in a concealed carry course I took they taught that a guy with a knife in hand will usually beat a guy with a holstered firearm up to about 20 feet. Considering the firearm has to be drawn and safety switched, & aimed... I think the point was not to underestimate any opponent.
Great video reminded me of a related historical fact. Chinese Ming Dynasty General Qi Jiguang (1528-1588) "This was the first time I knew this when a Japanese samurai attacked China. They moved like a dance, and the forward rushing force seemed to flash light, and our Ming soldiers were just distracted. The Japanese are very active and move about 3m at a time.Since the length of katana is 1.6m, it will be attacked even at a distance of 4.8m. It is difficult to approach with my soldier's sword, it is too late with a spear, and if I encounter it, everyone will be cut off and killed. This is because their weapons are sharp and they are free to use powerful and heavy swords that can be swung with both hands. " "For the Japanese, a fowling gun from a distance is effective. But the Japanese have absolutely no fear and charge at point blank range where they can attack or stab. It also takes time while our gunners load their bullets, That's why I often allow them to approach. We cannot stop their momentum. Japanese swordsmanship is light and long, Our gunners move too slowly after allowing them to approach. Our swords are not effective weapons for throwing away guns and responding immediately. Therefore, we should equip ourselves with Japanese-style long swords." 明 戚继光 纪效新书 此自倭犯中国始有之。彼以此跳舞光闪而前，我兵已夺气矣。倭善跃，一迸足则丈余，刀长五尺，则丈五尺矣。我兵短器难接，长器不捷，遭之者身多两断。缘器利而双手使用，力重故也 今如獨用則無衛、惟鳥銃手賊遠發銃、賊至近身再無他器可以攻刺、如兼殺器則銃重藥子又多、勢所不能、惟此刀輕而且長、以備臨身棄銃用此。況有殺手當鋒、故用長刀備之耳。 Thomas Cowen” At some of the forts men fought at close quarters, bayonet to bayonet, and it was once again shown that, though the Russians have the advantage of size and weight, they are no match for the quicker and more skilful Japanese”
Adam don't need a gun. He is by himself really close to a professional gunman without any gun, in terms of practical fighting effectiveness. Just with a couple of screwdrivers and with a cheap kitchen knife, Adam is becoming a One Man Army! Master Jakub is also has a lot of fighting potential in practical defense against potentially deadly criminal attacks. Melee weapons aren't obsolete. In a close distance, there is no difference between a bullet and blade in terms of ability to cause massive arterial bleeding and blood pressure loss. And despite being unable to conceal a sword, Jakub can easily conceal a large tanto dagger. I even I was able to EDC carry a Cold Steel Recon Tanto dagger and it was completely concealed.
first throw: bull eye and hard hit. respect. Anyways, very nice video.Respect to all. As for stopping power, I suspect that Master Jakub cut the deal satisfactory, both from his hold weapon and himself. True, bullet has stopping power, but I believe there have been many cases where many hits have been needed to stop the perp (like a perp on drugs or whatever). Without limbs or head, you kind of stop.
Would love to see a adam and guns and gadgets get together and do a competition for the public and have both throwers and gun users come out for a friendly competition, as well as if they have their own channel plug their channels type deal and help get each other up in positivity. Would be awesome . just an idea for y'all in the future.
Adam, you should try an under hand throw instead of the over hand and see if it is faster. The problem with the over hand is it's taking to much time to get into position where as the under hand is a quick jolt.
While the firearm is the most deadly at just about any range, if the user is trained on it, the fact that knives and swords don’t have malfunctions is something to keep in mind. The gun man, must train for every eventuality, including his weapon, not functioning in time. he must be prepared to defend himself in another way.
Three main veins of thought on the table next to each other, all of them have two handed and single handed capabilities. Each of the three can blend their styles with the others easily, for example knives with the sword is proven to work already (reminiscent of shuriken jetsu), sword/knife and gun is well proven (reminiscent of the trench dagger and pistol of ww1 and US civil war). I think somewhere between all of them is a perfect balance that a citizen-soldier should try to achieve. P.s. it’s amazing the sword is really only 0.50 or so slower than the gun, there’s a hidden bonus in the sword because the opponent is more than likely going to have malfunctioning or severed limbs. Plus I think the sword/knife melee strike hits harder and faster in the field (as opposed to the lab if you know what I mean). Initiating an ambush with the throwing knives could rack up kills fast and quiet, I think this is the perfect trio
The throwing shuriken is quicker if done underhand in the scenario. Overhand throws are for stealth in my opinion. Also using them after evasive rolls work well. I believe underhanded can be just as fast or faster, depending on how your gear is set up. Plus you don't have to line up your sight like with a pistol. Throwing is instinctive/reactive like with a bow 🏹. Engagements don't usually end up like how you filmed. None the less it was informative. 👍🆘
I can only say from my own experience, that a gun is clearly the best because it is the easiest to learn. I am capable of shooting a gun throwing a knife and fighting with a sword. Therefore I'd say that a sword and a knife are outdated.
One halloween (coincidence) I won a quick draw with a katana from my knees against my best friend with an airsoft gun in hand on his lap. I hit the gun in his hand before he could fire. Just an anecdote, but it can be done.
Most guys I know mostly like bladed weapons like swords and axes. Me personally, I prefer ranged weapons like archery and guns cuz I'm smart like that. (Just kidding; Bladed arms are pretty cool, too) Not only do I prefer ranged weapons but I also have experience with them. I've fired a Glock, a 1911, and an AR-15 in a gun range one time and it's awesome. However they don't quite hold the same satisfying magic as the bow and arrow. As much as I prefer guns over archery, it does get boring firing them every once in a while. But firing the arrow with a bow, watching it fly, and hitting your intended target just feels like eating your favorite food after not eating it for a long period of time. It's just so damn satisfying. I've even gone on to write my own original stories that involve guns and archery. One story I'm currently working on is a post-apocalyptic action crime thriller. The protagonist is a former Army Ranger veteran who becomes a vigilante after his mother was murdered right outside the courthouse in San Diego, Calivada. (Calivada is the name of his home country which is the former U.S. states California and Nevada forming into one country centuries after a nuclear apocalypse) In this story, the protagonist usually wields a Glock 17 pistol but later "upgrades" to an M4 carbine rifle while keeping the Glock 17 at his side. While needless to be said, this is a very mature story to get into. So expect there to be a fair bit of swearing in the dialogue and quite a bit of blood violence that involve guns. Another story I'm working on the side is a medieval fantasy. The protagonist is a huntsman who is an outdoors enthusiast and often wields a bow and arrow as his weapon of choice and (unsurprisingly) his favorite hunting tool. While his home is not known, he is often shown to be a nomad who travels from town to town to have a warm bed to rest on. He's a large and muscular fellow which is well in line with the use of a bow and arrow. The reason I made him this way as an archer is simple: Using a bow and arrow definitely takes strength and dexterity which also highly depends on the way the bow is made. To put it simply, no bows are made equal. While I do implement my experience the proper use of these weapons when writing my stories, another influence that inspired me to these original stories are video games like Fallout: New Vegas and Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. Both of which are my favorite video games of all time though I do favor Fallout: New Vegas more by just a tiny bit.
Regarding post-apocalyptic fiction, I think bow and arrow are very good cuz it's cheap to make and still very effective. PVC and bamboo bows are very easy to make. Fireweapons are useless if you can't buy ammunition anymore and it's hard to make good gunpowder at home. Knife throwing skills are useful for bowman cuz you can do it with heavy arrows (they will break though) and throwing stuff is easy to make and carry
@@marcosyy87 Funny you mention pvc bow because I actually made one using 3/4” pvc pipe, driveway marker as inserts, and paracord as the string. The arrows are actually made out of driveway markers cut into 30”, arts-and-crafts feathers, and tin can tops cut into triangles that resemble a broadhead. The feathers and the arrowhead are tied using wood glue-soaked yarn which is to simulate the use of deer sinew which is a technique I picked up researching Native American bow making. And I know what you’re saying about firearms potentially being useless in a post-apocalyptic world. In my book of the aforementioned genre, guns are prevalent to the protagonist’s surroundings because this is mostly taking place in a civilized country called “Calivada” which is basically California and Nevada as one country. I took the influence from Fallout: New Vegas and in my book, this is one of the very few large settlements that still has proper intact infrastructures. Beyond its borders however is where things become more post-apocalyptic-like. By the 3/4 point of the story, the protagonist travels to the Baja California region that was once known as Mexico. In that region, there are some settlements that have relatively intact infrastructures but they are poorly made/maintained. As far as the presence of gunpowder is concerned, they are found in certain parts of the Baja region and are regularly traded throughout. However they are nowhere near as plentiful as they are in Calivada since Calivada has a military force to maintain (akin to the NCR military in Fallout: New Vegas) and the Baja does not. If anything the only reason why some people, even bandits, actually have firearms is largely due to killing Calivadan soldiers operating in some parts of the region and made use of those weapons for themselves. But yeah I do see what you mean when you say firearms can potentially be useless in a post-apocalyptic setting if there is no steady supply of gunpowder to make bullets. But I do believe guns are not totally out of place in the genre and can work in the setting.
wow....All are and could be detrimental weapons for sure. Fire arm I suppose would be the first choice. I never really thought of it this way. Throwing for fun and pleasure, but now for possible protection....??? Quite a concept. Back in the day, my goodness, can you imagine this, to stay alive...you had to have some means to protect you and your family.
Invitation to chime in? Don't mind if I do :) Having been very well versed in all 3 of these disciples, it is of course situational. Guns are NOT the most effective in all environments. Guns have a tremendous amount of disadvantages. First being sound. Even with the use of suppressor technology, the report from a firearm is still significant. Knives, sword, or other edged weapons are generally very quiet. Second Guns are inaccessible in austere environments or in most countries around globe. Accessibility is a big deal. Third is its limited ammunition. Blades never require reloading and never run out of ammunition Guns ( Pistol rifle shotgun) , are vastly superior in modern combat. But like any instrument, the tool is really only as good as the operator. It was interesting, Instructor Zero did a video with Kali expert Doug Marcaida a couple years ago and is a really good video do revisit. Great video of these methods used 👍. Keeping up the great content
I am an instructor in two Filipino styles and proficient it a couple more. I have trained with some of the best masters of the art. I am also an NRA pistol instructor. My opinion is to always go with a gun for personal self defence. If you don't have a gun, then use anything to hand and hopefully you have (non-firearm) weapon training and you are strong and young and quick enough to use it effectively.
Fire arm is the best choice for protection. However, it has it's own limit. Bullets count and sound attraction is pretty high. Malfunction can happen. Swords are good but will take it's time to draw out on sheath. However if it's already out, it can cut back on time to strike. Blood and dullness can happen. Knives to me is the best choice. It can be used defensively and offensive. It can be retractable and less sound attraction. Retracting knives can dull the knives. I would say gun and compliment with knifes as the better choice. Swords with shuriken or throwing stars is also a good choice too.
The guy with the Katana got mag dumped in the time he spent keeping tradition....knife guy still got shot...gun guy was all like..."bro you threw a knife at me...pop.pop.pop.
I have survived being stabbed twice & shot once on separate occasions. The thing is i would recommend carrying all 3 IF one can. At least a pistol & a decent sized knife. However something no one seems to pay attention to is that yes the gunman may shoot the guy w/ the knife or vice versa & still get hit themselves. The double hit is a thing. In my case for instance, i did manage to get my opponent & walk away but he still stabbed me even after i got him.
That typical engagement range of 3 meters is within the kill zone for anyone with a firearm. Meaning if you've got a gun and your opponent has ANYTHING in their hands that can be used lethally, 3 meters is well within the range that they can kill you. Gun or not. It's why in firearm self defense lessons they say to maintain at least 30 feet because even at 30 feet it will still take just a second for someone with a broken bottle to disembowel you. I would also recommend all 3 as an ideal carry. Personally my choice would be a .45 ACP for stopping power and lethality, then a typical hawk & knife combo so I could still grapple, chop/slash, and throw if I need to.
The primary consideration is hit placement on an adrenalized or drugged opponent, there are many cases of people surviving multiple stab and bullet wounds long enough to do damage. Cutting off heads or arms lessens this problem, but carrying swords in modern life has problems of its own.
Great video I must say. What still makes me curious is how much would Master Jakub's results differ if he used wakizashi instead of a katana. Because katana is great but it's length makes it a bit longer to draw. Also it's length makes it challenging to draw and cut in a single motion which wakizashi should be suited much better. I've red many times that katana is designed to be drawn and cut with in a single motion but it's true rather for wakizashi. Would it make the result any significantly different?
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Firearms & melee weapons lol!
The performance of the sword really surprised me, however, a knife/gun combo would work best for me all things considered.
The biggest advantage of sword in selfdefense situation is ability to block incoming blow and then you can start trying to incapacitate the attacker, while with throwing knife or gun you have to disable an attacker before he reach you and hit you which can be quite challenging and uncertain in its result. But in case of ranged attack it is obvious what is better which doesn't mean you can't shorten the distance to cut in time but you can be already injured in moment when you will be delivering your hit.
But it will be very unusual and quite obvious you are carrying sword of course, no conceal carry :D
As a Texan, it makes me happy to know you guys in the Czech Republic can have guns.
We are called Texas of Europe brother :))) All legal here !!! Eeehaaa
@@AdamCeladin Really nice county 👍
@@AdamCeladin but people fear your alphabet and language, so they don't immigrate XD
Not to mention they make some of the best firearms in the world. Once you handle a CZ firearm your standards change dramatically.
Even in a place like Texas, where there were no problems and few restrictions on firearms, Bowie-type knives were in use, I mean exactly as a weapon! Duels were fought on them! They were beaten in bars where it was forbidden to carry firearms! They were taken with them by soldiers of the army of the South instead of sabers! Moreover, there are special bowie knife fighting techniques and throwing championships of this type of knives are held. Moreover, their wearing was banned in the state of Texas, as I know! Even in a place like Texas, knives are relevant, moreover, it is in a place where there are a lot of firearms, for some reason, the national American cold steel was born! just think about it!
I can't lie that katana style is hard to ignore. So satisfying to watch him use it with such skill
Carrying that thing around is really the only impractical thing about it. And you can't intimidate someone with a concealed weapon.
Kudos to Jakub the swordsman, having to approach his target while Pavel and Adam have missile weapons. All three are masters and deserve respect.
Gun for long range, sword for short. Knife is a great backup weapon for both. Cut and stab in close or throw at distance. If its just plain combat gun obviously but blades are definitely better for stealthy take-downs. Personal preference is the knife or lately the throwing cross. Great vid, lookin forward to another like this.
Thank you for comment Kain :)
I agree absolutely with you ! Maybe the best way is to have all three types of weapons. Much Katanas have a little throwing-knive included (see Kozure Okami ;-) )
Excellent summary.
Blades also have a psychological factor to them as well. People are statistically less likely to cry out for help when faced with a knife than with a gun.
@@Appalachianasshole41 a knife you can stick and turn, a gun you’re just dead if they get you right haha, I always bring that up too, that people are more scared of a knife but people especially in America don’t like that
Looks like y'all had a lot of fun recording this and I certainly enjoyed watching!
Not easy to film all but so much fun :)
The man is a living impersonation of bringing a knife to a gunfight
Well when the government calls you a nonviolent felon, and no one defends your gun rights because its not happening to them, some people have to have something.
That being said, I am happy to say I will always have a gun.
Did the gov call you a felon? And you’re on here telling the world you have a gun? 🤔
Personification?
if he would he‘d be dead.
There is saying " do not bring a knife to a gunfight"
fun to see some time differences between 3 masters with very different styles, keep up the great content
Bad ass test. It proves that all of these weapons are quick and effective tools that are here to stay. Great job guys😁
Skvělé, parádní, ojedinělé. Tři machři mezi nebem a zemí.... 👍👍👍
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Guns may be faster to a point, but a good arm is going to be worth a thousand wacks and good luck carrying that much ammo. Great video. Real fun to watch.
thank you very much :))
The first throw you made Adam was spot on and deadly penetration. I forget how heavy the blades you use are. I'm more on bo shuriken weights with mybknoves and with a side draw from the hip instead of overhand throw you could cut that time in half and make it a split second.
Cool vid! thanks! This topic has always fascinated me, and I'm happy some people got together to give a live comparison.
I was a wannabe ninja as a teen and trained martial arts in my backyard with siblings and neighbors. Of course, katanas were the best! My passion was mostly informed by what I knew I was legally allowed to own, handle, and use for self-defense as a minor (swords/knives). This channel made me revisit throwing weapons after nearly 15 years, and showed me the no-spin technique I now practice almost daily. I spent a few years in the Army to learn some new skills and stress-test my training, and learned firearms there too.
Really happy to have creators putting it all together and showcasing the pros and cons of each in a collaborative rather then self-righteous way. Master Jakub nailed it when he said there is a shared spirituality and calmness required for each. Thanks for advancing the martial arts!
thank you Matt :)
Love this series!! Really interesting results. I wasn’t sure how the sword would compare in those tests. I was surprised. So awesome to see the top dogs in action. I definitely need to look into a sheath like that for mine.
Thank you brother, tactical sheath for top dogs
Master Jakub is such a bear of a man! He seems very nice & even tempered but I bet he really stand his ground! I love seeing him in vids
BRAVO GUYS 👍❤🎯💯
For me the Firearm is better for longer range, then the Throwing knives complement the Firearm when there are no bullets/magazines left. Then the Katana complements both the Gun and knife in Medium to Close Quarters, when there are no magazines and knives left or when an enemy is in medium to close quarters
I used to throw knives long time ago. Now i started again thx to your videos and really enjoying it. Keep up the good work. I would like to see you throwing on some exhibition.
The first throw fom Adam, was perfect, very powerful too
I think when it comes to fast draw, the more reliable technique is underhand-throw because you don't need to raise your arm all the way up and straight up throw the knife at the target like some other knife thrower i watched lately.
Underhand throw could be good and fast BUT its not so consitent like overhand throw i seen in fast draw competition people with technioque are faster but often loose since they dont stick the knife in to the target
Adam!
This was a fantastic video my friend! Very interesting. Thank your so much for sharing.
God Bless!
Thank you John
very cool video!
Each one of you guys is a master in his technique!
Thank you my friend
That was awesome!! All three of you guys. Beyond awesome. Thank you.
thank you Phil :))
It's cool to see you guys having so much fun. And that was really cool testing and very fast draws from all
All gentlemen very skilled in each specialty, very much enjoy watching thank you all, very impressive, well done everybody
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video. Very interesting. Nice to see such impressive experts in all of these disciplines. And as a shooter the pistol guy definitely has it downpat. Well done all.
Great video. Thanks guys. Absolute masters.
Excellent as always, Adam!
thank you my friend :))
Sorry to see your injured fingure Adam! I'm sure you would've thrown a lot faster if the injury wasn't there. All the best with the recovery. Excellent test indeed. The gun proved to be the fastest but as Pavel mentioned guns are also more prone to malfunctioning. Another thing that I'd like to add is that generally the legal responsibility of guns is a lot higher compared to knives and swords. In many countries you could be jailed if you use a gun against someone who doesn't. Even against an armed attacker! So from the legal point of view, there's another disadvantage to guns which has to be remembered.
thank you for nice commnent my friend :)
👍 pro všechny tři borce. Pěkná práce.
Moc díky Marku :)
Love to see the group videos! These were definitely interesting!
Awesome really enjoyed this video. I’d probably carry all 3 🤪
hehe thank you David
And yeah. The gun has its obvious advantages. But it does depend on circumstances and the situation. Either way. Very effective with all. Probably because you guys are professionals as well. Training is key.
that was a really cool video! the gun usually comes out, but that mans draw speed is phenomenal.
That was super interesting!
I am always talking with my friends about the "bring a knife to a gunfight"-scenario and now i think we have a pretty accurate video about this :D
Thank you :)
When the knife is in hand, its a different story, Especially by Master Adam
Hello Adam and thanks for the test. I believe each weapon has it's advantages, in different situations, in the hands of a master. Depends also in the number of opponents and how skilled they are and how many, how far. In a life threatning situation, anything is better than nothing, isn't it?
Exactly Pedro :) thank you for comment
@@AdamCeladin Thank you for your answer! Have a great day!
Awsome! Its important to remember that a proper cut with the katana takes more time, but is also way more lethal than a 9mm.
Anyone watch Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark would know Harrison Ford used his revolver to shoot sword dude due to some sickness. Nonetheless a clear "don't bring swords to gun fights" example.
It is funny scene, but there are few flaws. First of all, if there will be no show off before sword attack, within that short distance, sword wielder could be fast enough to cut Indy (21ft rule). And even if it will happen just like it was shown I don't belive the crowd would let Indy just walk away because the way he won won't be considered righteous.
So the scene is used as illustration of how it would work bit too often and sometimes it is just wrong.
I've trained in knife, sword and pistol.
I've practiced the 21 ft scenario with knife and pistol many times.
It takes far less time to gain proficiency with a pistol than the blades.
With equal training time the pistolaro will always win.
Most self defence scenarios do not require lightning fast quick draw.
@@lancedevooght5027 In very short distances the pistol fight have many similarities to bladed one. You have to be able to manage the distance, you need to outmaneuver the attacker or use the gun or your hands to protect from first attack and repel the attacker and then shoot him which is very difficult and majority of gun ppl do not train it at all or just very occasionally.
Looks like a fun way to spend an afternoon. Nice one.
It was great to hangout with these two masters :))
Great video. I was a little surprised that Jakub didn't do a faster drawing technique like what I was taught in Iaido. Anyway I loved it and I hope your finger gets well soon 💜
Awesome!!! Thank you for making this video.
Awesome content Adam, really enjoyed this one alot. Obviously a semi auto pistol is a vastly superior weapon compared to a throwing knife or sword...until you're out of bullets. Then it's just a useless gun shaped object, nothing more.
Thank you David, yes you are very right
Most law enforcement gun fights are ended with half the rounds in the gun being extended. This is true whether the officer is carrying a 6 shot revolver or a 15 round semi-auto. Civilians that carry concealed and choose to get training tend to be better marksman then most law enforcement. Civilian gun fights are over so quick that getting to a second mag almost never happens so I'm not in the least worried about running out of ammo in a fight.
@@davidalbus8089 Are you a LEO? Yeah, didn't think so.If you were you'd never say something so incorrect.
@@davidsapir3764 do more research.
@@davidsapir3764 the 3x3 rule 3 shots, at 3 yards, in 3 seconds was based on law enforcement shootings when they were carrying revolvers, on average they shot half of their ammo, when they moved to higher capacity semiautomatic pistols the average shooting increased but was still about half of the pistols capacity. I'm using law enforcement as an example because very little data is collected on civilian shootings compared law enforcement. Also check out the RUclips channel Active Self Protection. Thousands of videos of civilian self defense shootings and law enforcement shootings that back what I'm saying.
This was an awesome video! All I kept thinking is if one person was a master of all 3, that would be one scary dude
Thank you my friend
Very Great Video! I Enjoyed Thoroughly. I Love All These Weapons I Think I'd Try To Carry Them All😂
hehe thank you :))
👍🏽 for him to admitting his gun messed up during testing
So what I learned was "bring a knife to a gunfight"
Hey adam I just wonted to say thank you to you and your friends I truly enjoy it it was fun to watching the video and yes please make moor like this
Thank you very much Justin :)
Beautiful experiment guys! And I think you had fun. I did watching you.
Serious skills all round! 👏👏
Thank you my friend
All very impressive, i don't think very few people would have a fighting chance against either of you. Certianly not the average thug. Thanks for the video's gentlemen. As a former marine, im glad we're all on the same side.
I learned alot from this video thank you. God bless
That was was a cool demonstration! And with your non-dominant hand, made it a little
more fair for the others I suppose… 😎
Funnoy how toyguns want to look realistic... but this real gun wants to look like a toygun XD
It's a training gun. Not a toy but not a real firearm either. Ironically there are airsoft toyguns in the same blue color scheme. So some toyguns want to look realistically like that bluegun.
@@Baalur It's not exactly airsoft - it's something called FX Simunition, law enforcement agencies are using it for training.
If I remember, in a concealed carry course I took they taught that a guy with a knife in hand will usually beat a guy with a holstered firearm up to about 20 feet. Considering the firearm has to be drawn and safety switched, & aimed... I think the point was not to underestimate any opponent.
Great video reminded me of a related historical fact.
Chinese Ming Dynasty General Qi Jiguang (1528-1588) "This was the first time I knew this when a Japanese samurai attacked China.
They moved like a dance, and the forward rushing force seemed to flash light, and our Ming soldiers were just distracted. The Japanese are very active and move about 3m at a time.Since the length of katana is 1.6m, it will be attacked even at a distance of 4.8m. It is difficult to approach with my soldier's sword, it is too late with a spear, and if I encounter it, everyone will be cut off and killed. This is because their weapons are sharp and they are free to use powerful and heavy swords that can be swung with both hands. " "For the Japanese, a fowling gun from a distance is effective. But the Japanese have absolutely no fear and charge at point blank range where they can attack or stab. It also takes time while our gunners load their bullets, That's why I often allow them to approach.
We cannot stop their momentum. Japanese swordsmanship is light and long, Our gunners move too slowly after allowing them to approach.
Our swords are not effective weapons for throwing away guns and responding immediately. Therefore, we should equip ourselves with Japanese-style long swords."
明 戚继光 纪效新书 此自倭犯中国始有之。彼以此跳舞光闪而前，我兵已夺气矣。倭善跃，一迸足则丈余，刀长五尺，则丈五尺矣。我兵短器难接，长器不捷，遭之者身多两断。缘器利而双手使用，力重故也 今如獨用則無衛、惟鳥銃手賊遠發銃、賊至近身再無他器可以攻刺、如兼殺器則銃重藥子又多、勢所不能、惟此刀輕而且長、以備臨身棄銃用此。況有殺手當鋒、故用長刀備之耳。
Thomas Cowen” At some of the forts men fought at close quarters, bayonet to bayonet, and it was once again shown that, though the Russians have the advantage of size and weight, they are no match for the quicker and more skilful Japanese”
Very cool thank you for comment my friend :)
Moc pěkný :)
Cool testing, loved it
thank you Dan
Thanks guys great video !! Very interesting
First off awesome video! Second off. I choose all three of them simultaneously. As to which one is the best. It depends! God bless you all.
Adam don't need a gun. He is by himself really close to a professional gunman without any gun, in terms of practical fighting effectiveness. Just with a couple of screwdrivers and with a cheap kitchen knife, Adam is becoming a One Man Army!
Master Jakub is also has a lot of fighting potential in practical defense against potentially deadly criminal attacks. Melee weapons aren't obsolete. In a close distance, there is no difference between a bullet and blade in terms of ability to cause massive arterial bleeding and blood pressure loss. And despite being unable to conceal a sword, Jakub can easily conceal a large tanto dagger. I even I was able to EDC carry a Cold Steel Recon Tanto dagger and it was completely concealed.
Thank you very much Vlad
first throw: bull eye and hard hit. respect.
Anyways, very nice video.Respect to all. As for stopping power, I suspect that Master Jakub cut the deal satisfactory, both from his hold weapon and himself.
True, bullet has stopping power, but I believe there have been many cases where many hits have been needed to stop the perp (like a perp on drugs or whatever). Without limbs or head, you kind of stop.
I think the best is to watch your surroundings and avoid getting into dangerous situation.
Amazing episode 🔥🔥
It was really amazing hope to see more
Thank you Sam :)
Would love to see a adam and guns and gadgets get together and do a competition for the public and have both throwers and gun users come out for a friendly competition, as well as if they have their own channel plug their channels type deal and help get each other up in positivity. Would be awesome . just an idea for y'all in the future.
very informative very cool loved it
moc pěkné chlapi, dík.
Díky Miro :)
Adam, you should try an under hand throw instead of the over hand and see if it is faster. The problem with the over hand is it's taking to much time to get into position where as the under hand is a quick jolt.
yes Justin problem was i had to use my off hand :/ next time i will try underhand too and have kydex sheath :P
While the firearm is the most deadly at just about any range, if the user is trained on it, the fact that knives and swords don’t have malfunctions is something to keep in mind. The gun man, must train for every eventuality, including his weapon, not functioning in time. he must be prepared to defend himself in another way.
Such a shame Adam had to do this injured. Props for continuing as normal 😉👍
Thank you my friend, i was really mad i had to do this test with my off hand but i could not miss this chance throw with those two legends ,)) hehe
Awesome video bro!
Yes, may be faster wakizashi a little more, great test.
Three main veins of thought on the table next to each other, all of them have two handed and single handed capabilities. Each of the three can blend their styles with the others easily, for example knives with the sword is proven to work already (reminiscent of shuriken jetsu), sword/knife and gun is well proven (reminiscent of the trench dagger and pistol of ww1 and US civil war). I think somewhere between all of them is a perfect balance that a citizen-soldier should try to achieve.
P.s. it’s amazing the sword is really only 0.50 or so slower than the gun, there’s a hidden bonus in the sword because the opponent is more than likely going to have malfunctioning or severed limbs. Plus I think the sword/knife melee strike hits harder and faster in the field (as opposed to the lab if you know what I mean). Initiating an ambush with the throwing knives could rack up kills fast and quiet, I think this is the perfect trio
Thank you very much for comment Lindsey :)
Been Sharing it like crazy 🎥
Thank you very much Matt
The throwing shuriken is quicker if done underhand in the scenario. Overhand throws are for stealth in my opinion. Also using them after evasive rolls work well.
I believe underhanded can be just as fast or faster, depending on how your gear is set up. Plus you don't have to line up your sight like with a pistol. Throwing is instinctive/reactive like with a bow 🏹.
Engagements don't usually end up like how you filmed. None the less it was informative. 👍🆘
I like underhand too. It's easier on my shoulder
Vďaka za video.pekná ukážka.
Moc děkujeme :))
I can only say from my own experience, that a gun is clearly the best because it is the easiest to learn. I am capable of shooting a gun throwing a knife and fighting with a sword. Therefore I'd say that a sword and a knife are outdated.
Povell is a elite level shooter, CZ
One halloween (coincidence) I won a quick draw with a katana from my knees against my best friend with an airsoft gun in hand on his lap. I hit the gun in his hand before he could fire. Just an anecdote, but it can be done.
Most guys I know mostly like bladed weapons like swords and axes. Me personally, I prefer ranged weapons like archery and guns cuz I'm smart like that. (Just kidding; Bladed arms are pretty cool, too)
Not only do I prefer ranged weapons but I also have experience with them. I've fired a Glock, a 1911, and an AR-15 in a gun range one time and it's awesome. However they don't quite hold the same satisfying magic as the bow and arrow. As much as I prefer guns over archery, it does get boring firing them every once in a while. But firing the arrow with a bow, watching it fly, and hitting your intended target just feels like eating your favorite food after not eating it for a long period of time. It's just so damn satisfying.
I've even gone on to write my own original stories that involve guns and archery.
One story I'm currently working on is a post-apocalyptic action crime thriller. The protagonist is a former Army Ranger veteran who becomes a vigilante after his mother was murdered right outside the courthouse in San Diego, Calivada. (Calivada is the name of his home country which is the former U.S. states California and Nevada forming into one country centuries after a nuclear apocalypse) In this story, the protagonist usually wields a Glock 17 pistol but later "upgrades" to an M4 carbine rifle while keeping the Glock 17 at his side. While needless to be said, this is a very mature story to get into. So expect there to be a fair bit of swearing in the dialogue and quite a bit of blood violence that involve guns.
Another story I'm working on the side is a medieval fantasy. The protagonist is a huntsman who is an outdoors enthusiast and often wields a bow and arrow as his weapon of choice and (unsurprisingly) his favorite hunting tool. While his home is not known, he is often shown to be a nomad who travels from town to town to have a warm bed to rest on. He's a large and muscular fellow which is well in line with the use of a bow and arrow. The reason I made him this way as an archer is simple: Using a bow and arrow definitely takes strength and dexterity which also highly depends on the way the bow is made. To put it simply, no bows are made equal.
While I do implement my experience the proper use of these weapons when writing my stories, another influence that inspired me to these original stories are video games like Fallout: New Vegas and Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. Both of which are my favorite video games of all time though I do favor Fallout: New Vegas more by just a tiny bit.
Regarding post-apocalyptic fiction, I think bow and arrow are very good cuz it's cheap to make and still very effective. PVC and bamboo bows are very easy to make. Fireweapons are useless if you can't buy ammunition anymore and it's hard to make good gunpowder at home. Knife throwing skills are useful for bowman cuz you can do it with heavy arrows (they will break though) and throwing stuff is easy to make and carry
@@marcosyy87 Funny you mention pvc bow because I actually made one using 3/4” pvc pipe, driveway marker as inserts, and paracord as the string. The arrows are actually made out of driveway markers cut into 30”, arts-and-crafts feathers, and tin can tops cut into triangles that resemble a broadhead. The feathers and the arrowhead are tied using wood glue-soaked yarn which is to simulate the use of deer sinew which is a technique I picked up researching Native American bow making.
And I know what you’re saying about firearms potentially being useless in a post-apocalyptic world. In my book of the aforementioned genre, guns are prevalent to the protagonist’s surroundings because this is mostly taking place in a civilized country called “Calivada” which is basically California and Nevada as one country. I took the influence from Fallout: New Vegas and in my book, this is one of the very few large settlements that still has proper intact infrastructures. Beyond its borders however is where things become more post-apocalyptic-like. By the 3/4 point of the story, the protagonist travels to the Baja California region that was once known as Mexico. In that region, there are some settlements that have relatively intact infrastructures but they are poorly made/maintained.
As far as the presence of gunpowder is concerned, they are found in certain parts of the Baja region and are regularly traded throughout. However they are nowhere near as plentiful as they are in Calivada since Calivada has a military force to maintain (akin to the NCR military in Fallout: New Vegas) and the Baja does not. If anything the only reason why some people, even bandits, actually have firearms is largely due to killing Calivadan soldiers operating in some parts of the region and made use of those weapons for themselves. But yeah I do see what you mean when you say firearms can potentially be useless in a post-apocalyptic setting if there is no steady supply of gunpowder to make bullets. But I do believe guns are not totally out of place in the genre and can work in the setting.
Outstanding cuts at 8:15!! However I feel that of you used a different technique your times would've been even better
this was an amazing video
thank you :)
Great video really great
Very interesting video, knives are still my favorite)
wow....All are and could be detrimental weapons for sure. Fire arm I suppose would be the first choice. I never really thought of it this way.
Throwing for fun and pleasure, but now for possible protection....??? Quite a concept. Back in the day, my goodness, can you imagine this, to stay alive...you had to have some means to protect you and your family.
Yes knife throwing was great to skill to have before firearms came
Invitation to chime in? Don't mind if I do :)
Having been very well versed in all 3 of these disciples, it is of course situational. Guns are NOT the most effective in all environments. Guns have a tremendous amount of disadvantages. First being sound. Even with the use of suppressor technology, the report from a firearm is still significant. Knives, sword, or other edged weapons are generally very quiet. Second Guns are inaccessible in austere environments or in most countries around globe. Accessibility is a big deal. Third is its limited ammunition. Blades never require reloading and never run out of ammunition
Guns ( Pistol rifle shotgun) , are vastly superior in modern combat. But like any instrument, the tool is really only as good as the operator. It was interesting, Instructor Zero did a video with Kali expert Doug Marcaida a couple years ago and is a really good video do revisit.
Great video of these methods used 👍. Keeping up the great content
Zero vs Doug was really interresting because both are very good at it, one of the best videos about the topic really showing the limits..
I am an instructor in two Filipino styles and proficient it a couple more.
I have trained with some of the best masters of the art.
I am also an NRA pistol instructor.
My opinion is to always go with a gun for personal self defence.
If you don't have a gun, then use anything to hand and hopefully you have (non-firearm) weapon training and you are strong and young and quick enough to use it effectively.
Thank you for comment Jay
Fire arm is the best choice for protection. However, it has it's own limit. Bullets count and sound attraction is pretty high. Malfunction can happen.
Swords are good but will take it's time to draw out on sheath. However if it's already out, it can cut back on time to strike. Blood and dullness can happen.
Knives to me is the best choice. It can be used defensively and offensive. It can be retractable and less sound attraction. Retracting knives can dull the knives.
I would say gun and compliment with knifes as the better choice. Swords with shuriken or throwing stars is also a good choice too.
The guy with the Katana got mag dumped in the time he spent keeping tradition....knife guy still got shot...gun guy was all like..."bro you threw a knife at me...pop.pop.pop.
I have survived being stabbed twice & shot once on separate occasions. The thing is i would recommend carrying all 3 IF one can. At least a pistol & a decent sized knife. However something no one seems to pay attention to is that yes the gunman may shoot the guy w/ the knife or vice versa & still get hit themselves. The double hit is a thing. In my case for instance, i did manage to get my opponent & walk away but he still stabbed me even after i got him.
after certain range you need to push kick
That typical engagement range of 3 meters is within the kill zone for anyone with a firearm. Meaning if you've got a gun and your opponent has ANYTHING in their hands that can be used lethally, 3 meters is well within the range that they can kill you. Gun or not. It's why in firearm self defense lessons they say to maintain at least 30 feet because even at 30 feet it will still take just a second for someone with a broken bottle to disembowel you.
I would also recommend all 3 as an ideal carry. Personally my choice would be a .45 ACP for stopping power and lethality, then a typical hawk & knife combo so I could still grapple, chop/slash, and throw if I need to.
Show us your scars
Thank you for comment glad you are okk
Cool video!
Thank you bro! Really sucks i could not used my main hand :/ But i think we gonna do some part two :P
Never underestimate someone with a knife
Nice one.
I Gotta Watch this Again 😂
yes sir :))
The primary consideration is hit placement on an adrenalized or drugged opponent, there are many cases of people surviving multiple stab and bullet wounds long enough to do damage. Cutting off heads or arms lessens this problem, but carrying swords in modern life has problems of its own.
Great video I must say. What still makes me curious is how much would Master Jakub's results differ if he used wakizashi instead of a katana. Because katana is great but it's length makes it a bit longer to draw. Also it's length makes it challenging to draw and cut in a single motion which wakizashi should be suited much better. I've red many times that katana is designed to be drawn and cut with in a single motion but it's true rather for wakizashi. Would it make the result any significantly different?
Pana Černého mam v oblibě dlouho, ale že je tak zkurveně rychlej to jsme netušil 😳😃😃 bomba video chlapi. Díky
Moc díky Berte :))
Quite interesting.
Mantap bro