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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2009 21:26:56 GMT
A coworker turned me on to this website: Shivworks. They promote a reverse edge method (not just a reverse grip) where one hammer strikes and pulls (rips). This is very different than the FMA method that Janich presents in his Knife Fighting materials. The introductory youtube segments on the P'Kal folder draw strokes and application areto the point. I've been pouring through the Photographic Scenario Progressions (PSPs) under the training link this past week. Their whitepapers page (titled "software") and especially a "Systems" Approach to Building a Profile struck a chord (exploiting familiar movements). They even discuss "myelin"--a little neurochemistry and learning theory. Lastly the paper Myth of Proportional Armament explains the practical considerations motivating this system. The type of knife Shivworks is promoting is illustrated by this custom fixed blade: I have examined my knives and the only ones really suitible for REM are those that have what I call a neutral articulation (straight) between the blade/edge and handle (PeaceKeeperII, Kobun). All the other blades are angled and handles are contoured for a traditional grip. There are no cutouts (choils?) properly positioned. Enjoy. (I moved this to here from WMA).
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2009 23:02:07 GMT
The Spyderco K'Pal folder: The K'Pal folder is worn tip up. If carried in the right front pocket, the knife is oriented against the left/inmost portion of the pocket. In this way the wave (the small protruding tab near the thumbhole) can be engaged to open the blade on removal, setting it up for the reverse grip, edge inward. See K'Pal draw methods link in previous post. This seem practical only for jeans. My dockers front pockets open virtually parallel to the side seam. Consequently, I carry my folder at the outside/bottom of the pocket opening. I can achieve a setup for reverse inertia opening, but only if I turn my hand 180 degrees (CCW), palm outward, and then reach in and grip the folder. I've seen Michael Janich perform a similar draw during the opening segments of his video "Fighting Folders", but I believe his knife edge was outward. In this scenario he is attacked from behind, removes the knife, performs an inertia opening, assumes a reverse grip and stabs his assailant in the right thigh, thus effecting his release. He makes it look easy. Janich explores reverse grip methods in his follow-on series Mastering Fighting Folders, which I've not seen yet.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2009 23:36:21 GMT
I think the reverse edge is a brilliant idea and I am surprised more makers haven't latched onto it, for most techniques it is far more versatile than a front edged knife.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2009 2:27:58 GMT
Might I add my two cents. Pikal seems to work very well with shorter knives, but there are actually some longer ones out there that work pretty damn well, at least in dry handling. My belt knife is typically the Kershaw military boot and in theory, I think it'd work pretty dang well. Also, the Cold Steel Rajah knives can serve as a crossly oversized platform for this system, at least for me. Granted, this may be because I have long arms and so the curve back on the knife isn't as dramatic and almost exactly follows the curve of my outstretched arm sweep when held Reverse Edge. But again, just my two cents. I'll see if I can post a vid about that particular style of gripping soon...
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