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This is the classic book on knife fighting from one of the world's foremost experts. From it, you will learn all the facets of the art: assassination methods, history and development of knife design and in-depth reviews of the techniques perfected by Fairbairn, Biddle, Applegate and others. Rare photos and never-before-published info on Oriental techniques.Product Identifiers
PublisherPaladin Press
ISBN-100873640292
ISBN-139780873640299
eBay Product ID (ePID)699428
Product Key Features
Book TitleComplete Book of Knife Fighting
Number of Pages136 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMartial Arts & Self-Defense
Publication Year1997
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation
AuthorWilliam Cassidy
FormatBook, Trade Paperback, Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Target AudienceTrade
Table of ContentPrefaceIntroductionPart I: The TechniquesHistorical DevelopmentThe Renaissance of Knife FightingW.E. FairbairnA.J.D. BiddleRex ApplegateJohn StyersThe Rationale of TechniqueThe Eastern ScienceIai-Jutsu and KenjutsuA Method of PracticePart II: The ToolsHistorical DevelopmentTools of the TradeThe Fairbairn-SykesThe Bowie KnifeMiscellaneous TypesKnuckle KnivesThe Mark IThe Mark IICustom KnivesSwitchbladesFolding KnivesThe Push DirkBoot and Sleeve KnivesThe Kukri and the KrisThe Tactical-SurvivorConcealment and Methods of CarryPart III: The TacticsBy Way of IntroductionThe Sneak AttackBasic InstructionGripStanceThrustingSlashingMental DisciplineTactical MovementRandom ObservationsStyle and ManeuverA Comparison of FormDefenseBibliography