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