William L. Cassidy

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 III); 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 introduciton-The Sneak attack
Basic instruction-Grip; Stance; Thrusting; Slashing; Mental discipline
Tactical movement-Random observations
Style and maneuver-A comparison of form
Defense
Bibliography… (more)