Posted on 11/03/2012 7:08:10 AM PDT by Kartographer
My tag line.
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Ever read the book, “Malevil”, by Robert Merle
True enough, but then there's the matter of extraction. Bone has a tendency to grab and hold. Last thing you want in a fight is to have to call a "time out" while you place your boot on your former opponent's skull as you try to wrench your implement free.
I was taught to use the extended reach of the 'hawk to slash at vulnerable points - major veins or arteries - or better still to the face where you can inflict terrible damage to your opponent and thoroughly demoralize his remaining friends. You can also do the unexpected by letting the haft of the 'hawk slip through your hand so that your grip is just under the head, quickly step forward and deliver a smash to the face while blocking with the other arm or leg. Once you've rocked your opponents' head back then you can use the blade to hit the soft spots. Speed and aggression are your friends. 'hawks also play well in defense - there are a lot of deflecting / hooking moves you can make that lead to great offensive transitions.
I have that same model 'hawk, but with a black haft. I keep it razor sharp.
Knives are a different matter entirely. This individual has some very useful information regarding knife fighting.
New Yorkers are so smart. Unions and gun control will take care of them.
***I grew up in Queens, I remember the blackout of 1977.***
Remember the blackout of 1965? There was almost NO CRIME reported. So what happened between 1965 and 1977 to allow anarchy to happen?
I have not, but just read some reviews - sounds like it’s worth a read.
Stay classy, New Yorkers! (a contradiction, I realize...)
Millions for Defense, but not one cent for redistribute
Add to that, most of the people who are effected by this don't have power and can't tell you what's really going on.
And they probably won't have power until after Tuesday.
Hope ya got thru the night ok, without too much shivering !
Am off to clear the acre of all the Sandy limbs .. stay safe/warm/etc
Perfect example of why people should learn how to make improvised weapons.
Baseball bat sounds good until you try to use one in a closed space.
I was being a bit facetious :-) but appreciate the comment and info .. will check the link out after yardwork .. thanks !
I’m good. I’m wo power - but safe, well fed, armed, and have plenty of food, water, and provisions.
Asian shopkeepers in NOLA armed with big clipped long guns effectively drove off the Black looters.
Were you able to get any gasoline?
The seriously flooded areas of LI, NYC and NJ are inhabited more by patriots and less by union loving, gun grabbing freaks.
The national media and Obama are giving these people the finger by ignoring these folks. Your broad-brush remark I think does the same.
It is a very good read, but hard to find....
Keone is a righty shooting a let-handed bow. Whatever works, I guess.
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