[Arkansawyer]

Thanks for the in-depth thoughts on knife fighting. I too would much prefer two blades in a confrontation. Much has been written about the technique over the ages, and I am no means an expert on the subject. I do practice with two blades. One a katana and the other a handmade toothpick my wife nad crafted for me for Christmas many years ago.

[archy]

I too would prefer two blades in a confrontation. Much has been written about the technique over the ages, and I am no means an expert on the subject. I do practice with two blades.

By all means, at least be thoroughly familiar with Musashi, then. The use of two blades can at least offer an interesting alternative answer to the question of whether a single edged weapon is better used in the strong or weak hand, particularly against multiple opponents. But knife and cane or knife and stick can be an even more interesting combination than paired knives.