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The
knife
is
the
ultimate
weapon
of
survival.
It
doesn't
jam,
Basic Knife
Fighting Techniques
Knife Grips
There are several ways a knife can be held for offensive or defensive use.
The two most common are the forward and reverse grips.
The following are variations of the forward grip:
 | Hammer grip - the hand is wrapped around the knife handle, with the thumb
on top of the fist, as if gripping a hammer |
| Saber grip - the hand is wrapped around the knife handle, while the thumb
is placed on the top of either the handle or the spine of the blade |
| Modified saber grip - as before, but with the thumb wedged against the
flat dimension of the blade. |
| Palm grip - the knife handle lies diagonally across the outstretched
palm, while the thumb is pressed flat against either the forward end of the
handle or (optionally) the blade's ricasso. |
| Filipino grip - same as the hammer grip, except that the thumb is placed
along the spine, either floating above or in contact with it. The grip is
based on Filipino Martial Arts concepts. |
| Forward grip edge up - similar to a saber grip, but with the knife handle
rotated along the axis of the forearm, so the edge is facing upwards. |
The following are variations of the reverse grip:
| Slash Attack - aka "reverse
grip edge out" or RGEO, where the hand is wrapped around the handle
with the blade end next to the little finger (opposite side of the hand from
the thumb) with edge facing outward
towards the opponent. |
| Icepick grip - aka the pakal grip. The knife is held in a hammer
grip but with blade reversed. This grip is usually used in concert with an
overhand and downward thrusting or stabbing stroke. While the icepick grip
is frequently employed by untrained knife users (esp. persons of lesser
strength in an attempt to increase thrusting force), it may also be used by
a skilled knife fighter as part of a sophisticated system that includes
footwork and body movements including parrying and deception defenses. |
Each grip has advantages and disadvantages. Holding the knife in one of the
forward grips allows for more finesse and a longer reach, while a reverse grip
allows for more power. The reverse grip is regarded as more difficult to master
in knife-on-knife combat, as it may
require additional skills in footwork and rapid defensive body movements to
offset the increased danger of moving closer to one's opponent and the reach of
his/her blade.
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