Martial_Artist Posted July 6, 2002 Posted July 6, 2002 On 2001-08-11 02:43, moobrack wrote: ...Is a knife an actual weapon used in martial arts?... Are you serious? Why would it not be? Of course a knife is an actual weapon in martial arts, as is anything else designed for combat. "I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.Imagination is more important than knowledge.Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." Einstein
Don Gwinn Posted July 6, 2002 Posted July 6, 2002 Throwing knives are fun, but difficult to use in combat. The only recorded use I've ever been able to find was a reported incident in which "Skeeter" Skelton (I hope that's the correct last name) threw a knife into a German sentry at a reported 85 feet. Of course, Skeeter was a traveling performer who did knife throwing exhibitions both before and after the war, and the distance cannot be verified. But it sure is fun! Many knives are BAD news if thrown from a blade grip; be careful doing that kind of thing. Has anyone here tried the Cold Steel Torpedo? It's a steel cylinder tapered to a very narrow, round point at both ends and about an inch thick at the center. Not only will either end stick, but the heavy weight makes it stick with authority. It can also be used to smash bricks and concrete, which is difficult with a knife, so you can imagine that even it lands "flat" damage is still done. http://www.coldsteel.com/torpedo.html ____________________________________* Ignorant Taekwondo beginner.http://www.thefiringline.com
SBN Doug Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 Can't say I have. Mainly 10" Hibbens for me. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing.
Recommended Posts