The Complete Book of Knife Fighting

by Cassidy, William

• ISBN13: 9780873640299
• ISBN10: 0873640292
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1994-02-01
• Publisher: Paladin Pr

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Part I: The Techniques

Historical Development

The Renaissance of Knife Fighting

W.E. Fairbairn

A.J.D. Biddle

Rex Applegate

John Styers

The Rationale of Technique

The Eastern Science

Iai-Jutsu and Kenjutsu

A Method of Practice

Part II: The Tools

Historical Development

Tools of the Trade

The Fairbairn-Sykes

The Bowie Knife

Miscellaneous Types

Knuckle Knives

The Mark I

The Mark II

Custom Knives

Switchblades

Folding Knives

The Push Dirk

Boot and Sleeve Knives

The Kukri and the Kris

The Tactical-Survivor

Concealment and Methods of Carry

Part III: The Tactics

By Way of Introduction

The Sneak Attack

Basic Instruction

Grip

Stance

Thrusting

Slashing

Mental Discipline

Tactical Movement

Random Observations

Style and Maneuver

A Comparison of Form

Defense

Bibliography