Ugh. Terrible advice. Always carry a straight blade for a draw down with the blade back. You can belt mount or make a cross back shoulder harness with some string. @Jason Hanson You should know this, or I guess you are not a knife fighter? I draw my 13" (7.5" blade) straight blade one handed so I can use my other to defend. It falls out with a little pressure on the case (custom made, of course) from my thumb. I can reach under my shirt, release, draw and cut in a single motion with one hand. If I see your short hand go for your shirt, you are already cut. I can outdraw most concealed gun carriers. Sold alot of knives that way. 😂
@@therealdesidaru I don't think his advice is all that bad. Remember the price of the knife. Under 3 bucks. No need for carry on worries at the airport. The only question I have is more than one assailant. Maybe it's 2, or 3 guys attacking you. This is a one attacker scenario.
great video as always! tell us what you would do after stabbing the guy and running away. would you call the police ? or you never talk again about that?
Back when I traveled to other countries a lot, I would purchase a fixed blade "souvenir" knife EVERY DAY. I made sure that I had a receipt for that days date. If stopped by the police (only happened once) my cover story was, 'I bought it as a souvenir and have not been back to my motel room (or cabin on the cruise ship)" The one time that the policia decided to check me out, it was in a bag with other souvenirs. So they didn't arrest me for carrying a weapon. I still have a drawer full of sheath knives and switchblades, purchased for that purpose.
@@Dan.50 Its more like how they do things. Kitchen knife might not be great, but its just the most common knife people have so its most commonly used for crime. Its kinda like yeah you could whittle with cheap kitchen knife, but it wont whittle as well as even cheap whittling knife or stab as well as knife designed to stab. Although lot of those really expensive knives are basicly over prized, but some are not. It comes to material, labor costs, and such.
In my country, you would be put in jail for carrying a knife like that and trying to defend yourself. Apparently, the common person is a criminal and crooks get the "get out of jail" card all the time.
@@ibberman all 50 states (maybe not DC) allows the carrying of knives from what I know. It's certain city municipalities that arrest people for carrying knives like NYC. Could be wrong but that's my understanding.
You seem to be talking about Italy (my country). You go to jail for carrying a butter knife but if you kill someone you get a job and housing guaranteed and even a pension
Great video! The mention of Wal-Mart in the video reminds me of the buzz recently in some circles about the surprising strength and sharpness of Wal Mart's Pioneer Woman cutlery, especially the paring knives. Apparently, they outperformed knives that cost hundreds of dollars when put to the test. Of course, since then, it's well nigh impossible to score one of those in the stores anymore or online, except for ebay.
I have been a knife collector for many years. I have my personal preferences, but I collect all kinds of knives, from all price ranges, to make comparisons and for the novelty value. My knives range from some absolute cheap five dollar tool knives on Amazon, all the way up to a hand made, full tang, survival knife, that is rated for use in any temperature on earth. I have NEVER bought a knife that I would like to be stabbed with. Especially not in the face. Most of these cheap Mora-style utility knives make perfectly acceptable weapons. In fact here in the UK, apparently the most popular knife used in criminal stabbings is the absolute cheapest kitchens knives from budget stores. Strangely, one of the best "bushcraft" knives I own is a Bahco Wrecking Tool Knive which cost me about $15. Its built like a tank, stainless steel, and designed to help people demolishing houses. Absolute gem. Worth noting that any knife you carry, in the context of "self defence" (if that is legal where you are) should be considered disposable. If you ever use it, it will most likely be held as evidence for months, years, or permanently. You may end up throwing it a canal if the police are doing searches and you just dont want to have the hassle of "being that dude identified as carrying a knife". So yeah, leave your exotic Damascus bowies at home kids. They may end up becoming a very expensive ornament for the fish.
See also "side strike chisel" (same thing as your Bahco), which no one would enjoy being hit with, anywhere on the person. Also handy for demolishing floors. 🙂
@@noisepuppet Exceptionally good suggestion sir. As a matter of fact I own a Bahco and Hultafors chisel knife. They are excellent tools. I suspect they inspired some of the exotic military "chisel" survival tools that were popular a few years back.
I have the same one but bought it at the start of the pandemic. For fishing only and it does the job of filleting the fish very well still to this day. Back then it was just under two dollars so not bad for the price though.
Definitely nothing wrong with obtaining inexpensive knife's. Years ago I purchased a few cheap blades at Walmart. They are definitely not my edc knife. However they have their place if needed. Keep up the excellent content. All the best with your training schedule. Travel safely!
1978 Wichita Kansas, accosted in McDonald's no weapon , used napkin dispenser as bludgeon, threat ended. One mind, any weapon adapt improvise and overcome
If I recall correctly the most common knives used when committing a crime is a kitchen or steak knife. One of the most popular of those being a cheap steak knife. Even dollar tree sells a 4 pack for $1.25.
In most countries carrying a knife "for self-defense" will automatically turn you into an attacker in the eyes of the justice system. Your self-defense claim will be a sign of deliberation to commit a crime ("Oh, you are carrying a knife? To stab somebody, right?)".
That is one of many reasons why I like your channel because you are providing sound, practical and useful advice for the regular citizen. You are always emphasizing the main thing is to defend and escape not to engage with the attacker but to get away to safety.
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing I have a friend who was in the military and was proficient in self defense and always told me that " a man can't fight if a man can't see a man can't fight if a man can't breathe and a man can't fight if a man can't stand." I find that it is a good philosophy when it comes to self defense. Do you agree with that statement?
My personal view, any time a knife is used in an assault or self defense is a really bad day. I carry one for utility, I don't carry one for self defense purposes. Lots of things can go wrong without being very skilled with blades, skills that I do not possess, and skills that someone purchasing a knife for $2.97 from walmart probably also does not possess.
@@USMC0332 no, I carry a gun edc. I do understand the point of the video is if you're on vacation or traveling and have nothing. I'm just saying its a bad idea to carry a weapon you aren't formally trained with, especially a blade, very easy to have the tables turned accidentally with something like a knife. That's 99.9% of us concerning self defense with blades.
@@crackshot-tv The point here is… Otherwise you have nothing, a decision you make because you have no training. I choose the cheap knife, screwdriver, whatever. His point of the video is clear.
On this we agree, training should be a strong consideration for anyone regarding concealed carry, especially with a knife. A lot can go wrong if it goes to the ground and a knife gets pulled. That is all I'm saying, I hope you have a great day.
Someone who is trained to use a knife is extremely dangerous and fascinating to watch. That's why you should avoid every confrontation at all costs unless you can't escape safely. You never know when you will run into someone who is trained and ready to crash out. It's not even worth honking your horn these days.
Those are in the fishing section in the sporting goods sold as a bait knife. They're better than nothing if your good knives are at home in a drawer. Buy a half a dozen and put one here and one there along your travel routes. Wally world has some decent JIC knives that will sharpen to a razor edge just like the one in the video. If you have to ditch it, or it's lost or stolen or confiscated, just grab up another of your 3 dollar knives and carry on Thanks for the video
These are actually a pretty decent little knife, and they will sharpen to a razor edge too. Walmart sells them in their fishing department for cutting up bait. As previously mentioned, they're a lot like a Mora knife. I've purchased several of them in the past, and we use them for harvesting morel and chanterelle mushrooms. At $2.97 with a sheath these are a better (albeit larger) option to the sheath-less $8.99 Pioneer Woman paring knife that's all the rage.
I get your point. When you need an edge--WalMart does have on-line knives for as little as a buck. You demonstrated a front of waistband carry. I prefer to have a knife available to whichever hand is free at the moment. My formal knife fighting training is very limited but the need for being able to use either hand in a fight is obvious. I don't use just one hand--the other hand is doing something important--perhaps throwing something or grabbing the other guy or even distracting him. Butter knives/table knives have full-length tangs that are often full-width tangs, too. Table knives are dull with rounded points but may not be any worse than those all-plastic knives sold commercially. Steak knives are flexible bits of junk with short tangs that don't reach into the handle much. In Iraq, steak knives were used as weapons to put many American soldiers in the hospital--one soldier made medical history because a steak knife with a plastic handle had penetrated his skull, requiring a trip to an American hospital in Germany to remove the blade. Despite table knives being dull with a rounded point, an energetic stab to the face or throat still puts a thin bit of steel in front of a powerful jab--it's gonna leave a mark! In this demonstration I believe that you just needed something to demonstrate technique with. The demonstrated technique would work with a short paring knife. In a future video I'd like to see you demonstrate the counter-grab. It's standard for self-defense and sport martial arts--when someone grabs an arm the response is to counter-grab and gain control. A counter-grab distracts (what when wrong?) and increases the counter-attack's power. A one-hand thrust has a fraction of the power that stabilizing the victim and thrusting develops.
I recall an article from an edged weapon and marshal arts practitioner years back who pointed out that the majority of cuttings or stabbings were started with grappling or arrest situations and the knife was employed as a complete surprise until the one who got cut or stabbed felt a burning sensation. Just like one sees in prison shanking videos. These aren’t duels, they’re “get off me so I can get away.” An edged weapon regardless of which section of the big box store it comes out of is worthy of consideration. While not sharp, I’ve been carrying Streamlight Micro Stream rechargeables in the 500 lumen range for a while. They are just longer than the width of my palm and don’t attract attention. OC such as POM or even Walmart Saber Red also worthy of consideration. Just remember to take time out of your busy days to script responses and train.
I buy cheap Dollar store knives to practice throwing knives! Throwing a knife easily damages it and the most common result is chipping the point or bending the point. I practice short distance throwing because that's more practical! Also, training the technique of this video; short distance throw (my cheap knife) into his face and run away.
In combat training, my instructor was both a black belt in Judo and Karate. He could fight like a one man army. One of the biggest rules in fighting someone with a knife is "DO NOT DO IT!"
Great video! I do this, too... Although I usually spring for a $20 folder. Yes, I know it's not as easy to access but it is not just for defense. Also, if available and legal, get some pepper spray. And for the hotel room... A can of wasp spray.
Great tip but I noticed in ice pick grip you had blade in as opposed to blade out? Was that intentional and if so what is your reason? As someone who has been in FMA for many years there are some options to blade in but many more for blade out and both give you the pop hit you showed. Just curious?
Menards has some ridiculously cheap knives that are pretty usable. At least some of them are haha. I do think the psycho grip can be pretty effective in a real knife fight. You can get a lot of power with that technique and it takes more force to get good penetration than you might think. The body has some very tough places, especially in some of the vital areas. If you want a good all around style of blade that is great for both stabbing and slicing, the good old drop point is really the best at being decent for everything.
For training, I mixed on using just training blades. I studied with a Pinoy guy before and we always used "real" blades against the punching bag. He even had us training slice and stab moves on some pig carcass. His logic made sense, you need to know, see, and witness what your carry blade does. Using a plastic training knife is okay for sparring or demo purposes, but just like you practice with real guns and with real bullets, you should use your "real knife that you want to carry", but be smart and use caution while doing so.
A survival knife is the one you have with you, during a survival situation. 👍👍 This video contains excellent material, and I hope all the viewers remember what they've learned here.
Explains why my ex looked concerned when he saw how I walked around with a live blade 🤣 Was taught to carry in this "psycho hold (?)" fashion as the safest way in case of tripping so you don't impale yourself. The Ex is fmr ADF Cavalry
very much needed vid n tips/tricks there, also for women to use/have on there person is bear spray in gel not spray or wasp n hornet killa / spray , also higher end knives if they choose to carry them or a hardened steel knife like a buck 119/20 or a coldsteel knife , etc , keep em coming , stay safe out there my dear friend , talk soon > tom !
A cheap Walmart folding knife is good EDC for the lunch bag. You can pocket it while out & about & keep it in the bag when attending other tasks in an area where a blade may be alarming to some.
All the big box say-so's about any of their "knife wares" leavees me cold. Ben Franklin stated: " Bad steel does not a good knife make." My father was a "biker", before I came along. He knew something about knives. A three-dollar knife, just by its price, and where it is sold, would nott interest me, unless it is a Schrade Sharpfinger being sold at a garage sale. Dad swore by it, and so did an acquaintence of his, named Sonny Barger.
In my 20's I carried a 12 inch cheap Hickory butcher knife. I had to pull it more than once but never had to use it. Nobody wanted any part of it. I made an in belt scabbard from scrap leather and an internal liner from a plastic milk jug.
Walmart kitchen section has a paring knife in a great self sharpening sheath. Their craft dept has 7/8" dowels 2 ft long. Sporting goods has mace. Automotive has a tire tool.
The blood spatter was on point ha ha.if there's more than one assailant I'd rather hold the knife blade out so as to slash one way and stab coming back the other way.
Carrying a knife is a good choice even if there are laws forbidding it. If it's concealed than it probably will remain concealed because in most places there are no security checks after leaving the airport. Even a cheap knife can make a big difference in a bad situation. In a way it's like with umbrellas: you have the biggest and best at home, but the cheap foldable one that's on you saves the day.
You are holding your knife backwards. You want the edge facing out, so it can slice or cut as you "pop." Also if you punch, on purpose or as a reaction, you want the blade facing out...SO IT CAN CUT THE ATTACKER. You have the blade facing you, which is not what I teach students to do...for the reasons I stated and a couple of others.
Good informative video; hubby bought a $1.25, full-tang chef's knife with blood gutter indentions, and extremely sharp edge at a Dollar Tree today; along with other BBQ utinsils.
Looks like a Swedish Morakniv Clipper. China copy perhaps.. but even a real Morakniv knife tang doesn't go all the way to the end. And they are still used for heavy duty outdoor tasks like battoning to split logs.. It ( BTW the real Moraknive can be/is used as a survival knife by outdoorsmen.)
LOVED the GO and get PACKED scenario!! ONE FOR THE RECORD. The people who have employed you to BE THERE cant LOAN you a piece?? As always WELL said!! m
Impact weapon along with a knife. I carry two rolls of dimes in the fingers of leather work gloves clinched together with three feet of nylon twine. makes an acceptable sap. you can go through any airport by taking it apart: gloves, string, dimes. put it back together on the plane. Plus you have $20 in dimes, some string, and leather gloves.
Sometimes i have to go places in town where I know I'll be patted down or wanded so I carry things i don't mind throwing away or getting taken . Either a cheapo hardware store folder or a retracting razor knife I use as a painter. If I really want to get something inside I will put a 16 penny nail or pen behind my ear . I have enough hair it's invisible and nobody ever wands that high. The key is it has to be easily explained away so the staff doesn't deny you entrance .
Great tip about focusing on escaping! Also, what're the odds I watch this video *right* as I finish sharpening this exact knife to test my new sharpening stone? lol
I think it's important to say that this type of repurposing is something one might do if you don't have better options, but more importantly, is not something to brandish, in an attempt to scare an aggressor away, as some might see it as a challenge, and become more aggressive ! This is something deployed last minute, as a total surprise ! Strike, damage, then flee ! Remove yourself from the threat ! As was stated here ! This, IMHO !
Just something that I wanted to share! Which has nothing to do with this subject ( smile) But it gives me much pleasure, away from your fantastic teachings and knowledge... But that you are such an awesome family- man, devoted to your loved ones... and a believer God has many great things, adventures, and blessings in all areas of your life coming your way! In Jesus Name So Be It Amen
you say that is not a survival knife because the tang doesn't go all the way to the tip, but that is a copy of the "Companion Carbon Mora Kniv" .. The same style as Many Scandinavians and Europeans carry in the "Wilds" , and the same as Mors Kochanski the Canadian Bushcraft and Wilderness Survival Instructor, carried and recommended for over 30 years. Based on the Scandanavian Puuko its a style that has been carried for over 400 years in the Scandanavian and Sami Lands.
Chris. Can you do a video on exactly when you'd use a bug out bag? I'm not suggesting you do a video of the contents of your bag, although that would be interesting too, but rather under what circumstances you believe it would be preferential to abandon your fortified castle and live in the open? And how long you think you could get by with 30 or 40 lbs of gear?
Gut work (social work) is superior when there is no armor in play. Try having your stomach acids spilling out and think and operate at high efficiency... It is like being pepper sprayed and being cut all at once.
Watching as you punch the blade forward it seems it would make sense to have the blades cutting edge facing away from you and toward the assailant. The back of the blade does nothing. Also those crappy serrated stake knives can be taken from dull to a very sharp edge by swiping both sides of the blade with a sharpening steal.
Thank you. Very useful information that's new to me. Please be safe on your travels. God be with you & your family, especially while you are on the road. ♥️
Great video and excellent points. However, if I'm limited to $3, I'll probably go with a screwdriver instead of a knife. You'll get a more durable product that way, and the screwdriver won't draw as much attention. Add a roll of cheap duct tape, and you can make a usable scabbard from it and the cardboard from the packaging....
Just make sure you check state and local knife length and concealment laws or you could be breaking the law. Some states dont allow carrying blades over 3 inches, and some allow longer blades but they must be open carried, and so on.
You could always buy a "carving" knife, and fork set for someone they often have full tang, and sometimes sharpener. Barbecue sets ? Maybe not so good in vegetarian countries.
thanks Jason for the tip. Just subbed your channel . What do you think about using a retractable baton? I dont want to cause huge cuts on someone face, would a baton give enough power to deter the attacker without causing extensive damage?
Hey Ben, thanks for the sub. Retractable batons can be a useful self-defense tool. You can protect yourself while minimizing harm to the other person. Still very painful though (ask me how I know) and can cause immediate and lasting injuries to a person.
I've used and recommended purchasing a cheap knife on arrival in other places for the same reasons. Throw it away before you get to the security checkpoint. Buy another one at your next destination. Cheap insurance.
why you got the blade facing your wrist? dont you want the blade facing away from the wrist so you have wrist protection incase they try to control your wrist?
when you said someone else touched it, i thought on washing prints off somehow, iDont want to do "search on how to do so, due to ALL search activity being WATCHED😒 [[[[[ though I'D NEVER ever commit a single Crime]]]]]]]]]]] just in event that knife was in someone else's crime, I wouldn't want to be in cross hairs.
i recently checked sef defense laws on the books in my state and from my understanding of it the only way i could use a knife as self defense and not go to jail is if im not able to walk away from a situation to me a knife is a offensive weapon that can be taken away from me by a attacker and used against me . what are your thoughts on this jason ,i would like to know
One of the toughest knives for the money is Hultafors GK Heavy Duty for $15. Probably right up there with a Mora Garberg but at a fraction of the price. No reason to not have a few laying around everywhere.
Full tang knives are key. Are you a fan of the karambit for quick deployment and using as a close combat tool while being tackled or when gun deployment is too slow or not an available option? Like the kabar is used by LE. *I have a Bastenelli karambit as a back up edc option.
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Ugh. Terrible advice. Always carry a straight blade for a draw down with the blade back. You can belt mount or make a cross back shoulder harness with some string. @Jason Hanson You should know this, or I guess you are not a knife fighter? I draw my 13" (7.5" blade) straight blade one handed so I can use my other to defend. It falls out with a little pressure on the case (custom made, of course) from my thumb. I can reach under my shirt, release, draw and cut in a single motion with one hand. If I see your short hand go for your shirt, you are already cut. I can outdraw most concealed gun carriers. Sold alot of knives that way. 😂
@@therealdesidaru I don't think his advice is all that bad. Remember the price of the knife. Under 3 bucks. No need for carry on worries at the airport. The only question I have is more than one assailant. Maybe it's 2, or 3 guys attacking you. This is a one attacker scenario.
Knife inside there directly on the skin to cut your balls your retarded
great video as always! tell us what you would do after stabbing the guy and running away. would you call the police ? or you never talk again about that?
Back when I traveled to other countries a lot, I would purchase a fixed blade "souvenir" knife EVERY DAY. I made sure that I had a receipt for that days date. If stopped by the police (only happened once) my cover story was, 'I bought it as a souvenir and have not been back to my motel room (or cabin on the cruise ship)" The one time that the policia decided to check me out, it was in a bag with other souvenirs. So they didn't arrest me for carrying a weapon. I still have a drawer full of sheath knives and switchblades, purchased for that purpose.
Being a retired LEO I can definitely say I saw quite a bit of mayhem performed with steak knives, screwdrivers, and scissors.
Yup most common tool used in a crime is a kitchen knife, followed up by screwdrivers.
Yep. It's hilarious the people that spend 500 bucks on a knife when literally your kitchen knife can do all the same things.
@@Dan.50 Its more like how they do things. Kitchen knife might not be great, but its just the most common knife people have so its most commonly used for crime. Its kinda like yeah you could whittle with cheap kitchen knife, but it wont whittle as well as even cheap whittling knife or stab as well as knife designed to stab. Although lot of those really expensive knives are basicly over prized, but some are not. It comes to material, labor costs, and such.
Oh, indeed! Any of those three items sound like defensive goldmines, to me... even for use from across the room. 👍👍
In my country, you would be put in jail for carrying a knife like that and trying to defend yourself. Apparently, the common person is a criminal and crooks get the "get out of jail" card all the time.
Probably in several states in the US as well.
@@ibberman all 50 states (maybe not DC) allows the carrying of knives from what I know. It's certain city municipalities that arrest people for carrying knives like NYC.
Could be wrong but that's my understanding.
You must be a fellow Canuck.
Do you live in Canada?
You seem to be talking about Italy (my country).
You go to jail for carrying a butter knife but if you kill someone you get a job and housing guaranteed and even a pension
Please do more of these kinds of videos. Single woman, up on a mountain taking care of my mother by myself. These tips may save our lives one day.
rifle and or shotgun
One of the few no BS channels. Thank you very much Jason. Subbed last video and happy to be here. Thank you!
Thanks and welcome, Tyler.
This is one of the few "keeping it real" channels on yt that's why I subbed. Keep it up.
Thanks for the sub!
Great video! The mention of Wal-Mart in the video reminds me of the buzz recently in some circles about the surprising strength and sharpness of Wal Mart's Pioneer Woman cutlery, especially the paring knives. Apparently, they outperformed knives that cost hundreds of dollars when put to the test. Of course, since then, it's well nigh impossible to score one of those in the stores anymore or online, except for ebay.
I have been a knife collector for many years.
I have my personal preferences, but I collect all kinds of knives, from all price ranges, to make comparisons and for the novelty value. My knives range from some absolute cheap five dollar tool knives on Amazon, all the way up to a hand made, full tang, survival knife, that is rated for use in any temperature on earth. I have NEVER bought a knife that I would like to be stabbed with. Especially not in the face.
Most of these cheap Mora-style utility knives make perfectly acceptable weapons. In fact here in the UK, apparently the most popular knife used in criminal stabbings is the absolute cheapest kitchens knives from budget stores. Strangely, one of the best "bushcraft" knives I own is a Bahco Wrecking Tool Knive which cost me about $15. Its built like a tank, stainless steel, and designed to help people demolishing houses. Absolute gem.
Worth noting that any knife you carry, in the context of "self defence" (if that is legal where you are) should be considered disposable. If you ever use it, it will most likely be held as evidence for months, years, or permanently. You may end up throwing it a canal if the police are doing searches and you just dont want to have the hassle of "being that dude identified as carrying a knife". So yeah, leave your exotic Damascus bowies at home kids. They may end up becoming a very expensive ornament for the fish.
See also "side strike chisel" (same thing as your Bahco), which no one would enjoy being hit with, anywhere on the person. Also handy for demolishing floors. 🙂
@@noisepuppet Exceptionally good suggestion sir.
As a matter of fact I own a Bahco and Hultafors chisel knife. They are excellent tools. I suspect they inspired some of the exotic military "chisel" survival tools that were popular a few years back.
As a newer subscriber your advice is always to the point, no fluff and useful. Really happy I found your channel, thanks.
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for the lesson! Self defense doesn't need to cost huge pots of money. We can help ourselves!
Glad you found it helpful!
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing I usually purse carry but you're showing me a better way!😊
I have the same one but bought it at the start of the pandemic. For fishing only and it does the job of filleting the fish very well still to this day. Back then it was just under two dollars so not bad for the price though.
Very informative. Thanks for your video. Part of self defense is mental preparedness. Other part is have a tool, any tool, for a weapon.
Definitely nothing wrong with obtaining inexpensive knife's. Years ago I purchased a few cheap blades at Walmart. They are definitely not my edc knife. However they have their place if needed. Keep up the excellent content. All the best with your training schedule. Travel safely!
Thank you for that Rick.You too.Stay safe and GOd bless
1978 Wichita Kansas, accosted in McDonald's no weapon , used napkin dispenser as bludgeon, threat ended. One mind, any weapon adapt improvise and overcome
If I recall correctly the most common knives used when committing a crime is a kitchen or steak knife. One of the most popular of those being a cheap steak knife. Even dollar tree sells a 4 pack for $1.25.
Even the cheapest knife is better, than no knife.
In most countries carrying a knife "for self-defense" will automatically turn you into an attacker in the eyes of the justice system. Your self-defense claim will be a sign of deliberation to commit a crime ("Oh, you are carrying a knife? To stab somebody, right?)".
Cool tip! Thanks Jason! Funny fact the rubber training knives are more expensive than this Walmart one :)
That is one of many reasons why I like your channel because you are providing sound, practical and useful advice for the regular citizen. You are always emphasizing the main thing is to defend and escape not to engage with the attacker but to get away to safety.
Thank you for support J.J. God bless you!
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing You are welcome Jason and you have a loyal supporter who appreciates your knowledge.
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing I have a friend who was in the military and was proficient in self defense and always told me that " a man can't fight if a man can't see a man can't fight if a man can't breathe and a man can't fight if a man can't stand." I find that it is a good philosophy when it comes to self defense. Do you agree with that statement?
My personal view, any time a knife is used in an assault or self defense is a really bad day. I carry one for utility, I don't carry one for self defense purposes. Lots of things can go wrong without being very skilled with blades, skills that I do not possess, and skills that someone purchasing a knife for $2.97 from walmart probably also does not possess.
Would you suggest just laying in your back so they can kick you?
@@USMC0332 no, I carry a gun edc. I do understand the point of the video is if you're on vacation or traveling and have nothing. I'm just saying its a bad idea to carry a weapon you aren't formally trained with, especially a blade, very easy to have the tables turned accidentally with something like a knife. That's 99.9% of us concerning self defense with blades.
@@crackshot-tv The point here is…
Otherwise you have nothing, a decision you make because you have no training. I choose the cheap knife, screwdriver, whatever. His point of the video is clear.
On this we agree, training should be a strong consideration for anyone regarding concealed carry, especially with a knife. A lot can go wrong if it goes to the ground and a knife gets pulled. That is all I'm saying, I hope you have a great day.
Someone who is trained to use a knife is extremely dangerous and fascinating to watch. That's why you should avoid every confrontation at all costs unless you can't escape safely. You never know when you will run into someone who is trained and ready to crash out. It's not even worth honking your horn these days.
Thank you for sharing John! God bless
No special ninja mumbo jumbo, just straight up force. I love it!
Those are in the fishing section in
the sporting goods sold as a bait
knife. They're better than nothing if
your good knives are at home in a
drawer. Buy a half a dozen and put
one here and one there along your
travel routes. Wally world has some
decent JIC knives that will sharpen
to a razor edge just like the one in
the video. If you have to ditch it, or
it's lost or stolen or confiscated,
just grab up another of your 3 dollar
knives and carry on
Thanks for the video
Was it easier to write half a dozen than it would have been to write six or even 6?
Either way you still get there
Hey Jason, could you do a video showing the best EDC knives? Been searching for a good one lately, and wanted your 2 cents as well.
Great idea
Good point. A cheap knife is better than no knife at all.
Same Walmart sells heavier full tang knife under the pioneer woman brand. Surprisingly durable and sharp.
These are actually a pretty decent little knife, and they will sharpen to a razor edge too. Walmart sells them in their fishing department for cutting up bait. As previously mentioned, they're a lot like a Mora knife. I've purchased several of them in the past, and we use them for harvesting morel and chanterelle mushrooms. At $2.97 with a sheath these are a better (albeit larger) option to the sheath-less $8.99 Pioneer Woman paring knife that's all the rage.
Thank you for sharing!God bless
Thank you for sharing!God bless
I get your point. When you need an edge--WalMart does have on-line knives for as little as a buck.
You demonstrated a front of waistband carry. I prefer to have a knife available to whichever hand is free at the moment. My formal knife fighting training is very limited but the need for being able to use either hand in a fight is obvious. I don't use just one hand--the other hand is doing something important--perhaps throwing something or grabbing the other guy or even distracting him.
Butter knives/table knives have full-length tangs that are often full-width tangs, too. Table knives are dull with rounded points but may not be any worse than those all-plastic knives sold commercially. Steak knives are flexible bits of junk with short tangs that don't reach into the handle much. In Iraq, steak knives were used as weapons to put many American soldiers in the hospital--one soldier made medical history because a steak knife with a plastic handle had penetrated his skull, requiring a trip to an American hospital in Germany to remove the blade. Despite table knives being dull with a rounded point, an energetic stab to the face or throat still puts a thin bit of steel in front of a powerful jab--it's gonna leave a mark! In this demonstration I believe that you just needed something to demonstrate technique with. The demonstrated technique would work with a short paring knife.
In a future video I'd like to see you demonstrate the counter-grab. It's standard for self-defense and sport martial arts--when someone grabs an arm the response is to counter-grab and gain control. A counter-grab distracts (what when wrong?) and increases the counter-attack's power. A one-hand thrust has a fraction of the power that stabilizing the victim and thrusting develops.
I recall an article from an edged weapon and marshal arts practitioner years back who pointed out that the majority of cuttings or stabbings were started with grappling or arrest situations and the knife was employed as a complete surprise until the one who got cut or stabbed felt a burning sensation. Just like one sees in prison shanking videos. These aren’t duels, they’re “get off me so I can get away.” An edged weapon regardless of which section of the big box store it comes out of is worthy of consideration. While not sharp, I’ve been carrying Streamlight Micro Stream rechargeables in the 500 lumen range for a while. They are just longer than the width of my palm and don’t attract attention. OC such as POM or even Walmart Saber Red also worthy of consideration. Just remember to take time out of your busy days to script responses and train.
As a cop for over 20 years most stabbing I have been on were cheap knives…..probably from Walmart lol
They sell a full tang knifes in Menards / The same Chinese manufactory that makes a Milwaukee knifes ( almost identical except they are green
I buy cheap Dollar store knives to practice throwing knives!
Throwing a knife easily damages it and the most common result is chipping the point or bending the point.
I practice short distance throwing because that's more practical! Also, training the technique of this video; short distance throw (my cheap knife) into his face and run away.
In combat training, my instructor was both a black belt in Judo and Karate. He could fight like a one man army. One of the biggest rules in fighting someone with a knife is "DO NOT DO IT!"
Bringing protection at a budget price. LOVE ❤️ IT! Or not 😂
Thanks, Jason. always appreciate the great tips. Stay Safe and God Bless 🙏🙏
Thanks, you too!
GOOD STUFF J, KEEPING IT SIMPLE !!!
Thank you Johnny!
Great video! I do this, too... Although I usually spring for a $20 folder. Yes, I know it's not as easy to access but it is not just for defense.
Also, if available and legal, get some pepper spray. And for the hotel room... A can of wasp spray.
Thanks for sharing!!God bless
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Great tip but I noticed in ice pick grip you had blade in as opposed to blade out? Was that intentional and if so what is your reason? As someone who has been in FMA for many years there are some options to blade in but many more for blade out and both give you the pop hit you showed. Just curious?
Usually carry a folding box cutter from Stanley. Has a nice pocket clip, too. RI prohibits a blade of more than 3.5 inches.
I love watching Jason do the "kung fu stuff" motion. Classic.
Thank you John!God bless
Menards has some ridiculously cheap knives that are pretty usable. At least some of them are haha. I do think the psycho grip can be pretty effective in a real knife fight. You can get a lot of power with that technique and it takes more force to get good penetration than you might think. The body has some very tough places, especially in some of the vital areas.
If you want a good all around style of blade that is great for both stabbing and slicing, the good old drop point is really the best at being decent for everything.
For training, I mixed on using just training blades. I studied with a Pinoy guy before and we always used "real" blades against the punching bag. He even had us training slice and stab moves on some pig carcass.
His logic made sense, you need to know, see, and witness what your carry blade does. Using a plastic training knife is okay for sparring or demo purposes, but just like you practice with real guns and with real bullets, you should use your "real knife that you want to carry", but be smart and use caution while doing so.
Thank you for sharing Felix!
A survival knife is the one you have with you, during a survival situation. 👍👍 This video contains excellent material, and I hope all the viewers remember what they've learned here.
Explains why my ex looked concerned when he saw how I walked around with a live blade 🤣
Was taught to carry in this "psycho hold (?)" fashion as the safest way in case of tripping so you don't impale yourself.
The Ex is fmr ADF Cavalry
very much needed vid n tips/tricks there, also for women to use/have on there person is bear spray in gel not spray or wasp n hornet killa / spray , also higher end knives if they choose to carry them or a hardened steel knife like a buck 119/20 or a coldsteel knife , etc , keep em coming , stay safe out there my dear friend , talk soon > tom !
A cheap Walmart folding knife is good EDC for the lunch bag. You can pocket it while out & about & keep it in the bag when attending other tasks in an area where a blade may be alarming to some.
Thanks for sharing Phil!God bless
All the big box say-so's about any of their "knife wares" leavees me cold.
Ben Franklin stated: " Bad steel does not a good knife make."
My father was a "biker", before I came along. He knew something about knives. A three-dollar knife, just by its price, and where it is sold, would nott interest me, unless it is a Schrade Sharpfinger being sold at a garage sale. Dad swore by it, and so did an acquaintence of his, named Sonny Barger.
In my 20's I carried a 12 inch cheap Hickory butcher knife. I had to pull it more than once but never had to use it. Nobody wanted any part of it. I made an in belt scabbard from scrap leather and an internal liner from a plastic milk jug.
Excellent food for thought for born protectors & innocent civilians alike.!!
Thank you sir..!
I really like your videos. Keep up the good work.
Glad you like them!
Thanks for this information! 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Great info, thank you Jason
Any time. Thanks for watching, Linda. God bless.
Love your channel glad i found it
Welcome aboard!
Walmart kitchen section has a paring knife in a great self sharpening sheath. Their craft dept has 7/8" dowels 2 ft long. Sporting goods has mace. Automotive has a tire tool.
They sell bee spray that shoots 15'.
The blood spatter was on point ha ha.if there's more than one assailant I'd rather hold the knife blade out so as to slash one way and stab coming back the other way.
Carrying a knife is a good choice even if there are laws forbidding it. If it's concealed than it probably will remain concealed because in most places there are no security checks after leaving the airport. Even a cheap knife can make a big difference in a bad situation. In a way it's like with umbrellas: you have the biggest and best at home, but the cheap foldable one that's on you saves the day.
Thank you for the info
You're welcome Richard!
I think on NCIS, that's Leroy Gibb's "9th rule", always have your knife"😄
Jason I love your work. Is there any course that we can purchase from you to learn those skills?
You are holding your knife backwards. You want the edge facing out, so it can slice or cut as you "pop." Also if you punch, on purpose or as a reaction, you want the blade facing out...SO IT CAN CUT THE ATTACKER. You have the blade facing you, which is not what I teach students to do...for the reasons I stated and a couple of others.
Thank you so much for sharing!
I carry a knife at all times. Some places will see a holster and they will ask you to leave...a knife is more concealable
I liked your improvised flail vid and bought a medium size pad lock to keep in my carry on and added a hunk of cord with my toiletries . Great vids 👍
Very nice!
Good informative video; hubby bought a $1.25, full-tang chef's knife with blood gutter indentions, and extremely sharp edge at a Dollar Tree today; along with other BBQ utinsils.
Thank you Bondee! God bless you!
hell in home depot the ice picks are a 1,49'$
Looks like a Swedish Morakniv Clipper. China copy perhaps.. but even a real Morakniv knife tang doesn't go all the way to the end. And they are still used for heavy duty outdoor tasks like battoning to split logs.. It ( BTW the real Moraknive can be/is used as a survival knife by outdoorsmen.)
Idea … would you do a vid on how adrenaline affects you in a high stress situation? And how to control it?
Thank you!
Great suggestion!
Got any defense tools like using when blocking punches for edc. As a small old dude I get a lot of idiots trying to fight me punches.
LOVED the GO and get PACKED scenario!! ONE FOR THE RECORD. The people who have employed you to BE THERE cant LOAN you a piece?? As always WELL said!! m
Impact weapon along with a knife. I carry two rolls of dimes in the fingers of leather work gloves clinched together with three feet of nylon twine. makes an acceptable sap. you can go through any airport by taking it apart: gloves, string, dimes. put it back together on the plane. Plus you have $20 in dimes, some string, and leather gloves.
Sometimes i have to go places in town where I know I'll be patted down or wanded so I carry things i don't mind throwing away or getting taken . Either a cheapo hardware store folder or a retracting razor knife I use as a painter. If I really want to get something inside I will put a 16 penny nail or pen behind my ear . I have enough hair it's invisible and nobody ever wands that high. The key is it has to be easily explained away so the staff doesn't deny you entrance .
Thank you for sharing! God bless you!
Great tip about focusing on escaping! Also, what're the odds I watch this video *right* as I finish sharpening this exact knife to test my new sharpening stone? lol
I think it's important to say that this type of repurposing is something one might do if you don't have better options, but more importantly, is not something to brandish, in an attempt to scare an aggressor away, as some might see it as a challenge, and become more aggressive !
This is something deployed last minute, as a total surprise !
Strike, damage, then flee !
Remove yourself from the threat !
As was stated here !
This, IMHO !
Just something that I wanted to share!
Which has nothing to do with this subject ( smile)
But it gives me much pleasure, away from your fantastic teachings and knowledge...
But that you are such an awesome family- man, devoted to your loved ones...
and a believer
God has many great things, adventures, and blessings in all areas of your life coming your way!
In Jesus Name So Be It
Amen
Thank you for sharing, Sandy. Keep safe and God bless!
you say that is not a survival knife because the tang doesn't go all the way to the tip, but that is a copy of the "Companion Carbon Mora Kniv" .. The same style as Many Scandinavians and Europeans carry in the "Wilds" , and the same as Mors Kochanski the Canadian Bushcraft and Wilderness Survival Instructor, carried and recommended for over 30 years. Based on the Scandanavian Puuko its a style that has been carried for over 400 years in the Scandanavian and Sami Lands.
Chris. Can you do a video on exactly when you'd use a bug out bag? I'm not suggesting you do a video of the contents of your bag, although that would be interesting too, but rather under what circumstances you believe it would be preferential to abandon your fortified castle and live in the open? And how long you think you could get by with 30 or 40 lbs of gear?
Gut work (social work) is superior when there is no armor in play. Try having your stomach acids spilling out and think and operate at high efficiency... It is like being pepper sprayed and being cut all at once.
01:03 It looks like a Mora knife or a similar knife that come from sweden and cost a few €.
Watching as you punch the blade forward it seems it would make sense to have the blades cutting edge facing away from you and toward the assailant. The back of the blade does nothing. Also those crappy serrated stake knives can be taken from dull to a very sharp edge by swiping both sides of the blade with a sharpening steal.
Thank you.
Very useful information that's new to me.
Please be safe on your travels.
God be with you & your family, especially while you are on the road. ♥️
Thank you, I will. God bless.
I've got two of them!! I like them I use them in the kitchen!
No need for a high dollar blade if you’re using it to defend yourself. Cheap blades work just fine!
Whenever I travel overseas I always order a nice meal that requires a sharp knife to cut the meat.
I always leave with the knife.
Great video and excellent points. However, if I'm limited to $3, I'll probably go with a screwdriver instead of a knife. You'll get a more durable product that way, and the screwdriver won't draw as much attention. Add a roll of cheap duct tape, and you can make a usable scabbard from it and the cardboard from the packaging....
Thank you for sharing! God bless you!
I have that knife! It was $2 a few years ago. It's in my car somewhere.
Just make sure you check state and local knife length and concealment laws or you could be breaking the law. Some states dont allow carrying blades over 3 inches, and some allow longer blades but they must be open carried, and so on.
You could always buy a "carving" knife, and fork set for someone they often have full tang, and sometimes sharpener. Barbecue sets ? Maybe not so good in vegetarian countries.
thanks Jason for the tip. Just subbed your channel . What do you think about using a retractable baton? I dont want to cause huge cuts on someone face, would a baton give enough power to deter the attacker without causing extensive damage?
Hey Ben, thanks for the sub. Retractable batons can be a useful self-defense tool. You can protect yourself while minimizing harm to the other person. Still very painful though (ask me how I know) and can cause immediate and lasting injuries to a person.
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My favorite cheap knife has to be a Mora.
Nice
I tried to find this knife on the Walmart app, but I could not find it. Do you remember which department in Walmart it was from? Sporting goods maybe?
I've used and recommended purchasing a cheap knife on arrival in other places for the same reasons. Throw it away before you get to the security checkpoint. Buy another one at your next destination. Cheap insurance.
why you got the blade facing your wrist? dont you want the blade facing away from the wrist so you have wrist protection incase they try to control your wrist?
Great idea!🇺🇸🤓
Glad you like it!God bless
Thanks Again Jason! God Bless!
Same to you!
One could do same thing with something else, say ordinary unsuspicious metal pen which is fully legal to carry anywhere.
when you said someone else touched it, i thought on washing prints off somehow,
iDont want to do "search on how to do so, due to ALL search activity being WATCHED😒
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just in event that knife was in someone else's crime, I wouldn't want to be in cross hairs.
Thank you for sharing, Bruce. Keep safe and God bless!
i recently checked sef defense laws on the books in my state and from my understanding of it the only way i could use a knife as self defense and not go to jail is if im not able to walk away from a situation to me a knife is a offensive weapon that can be taken away from me by a attacker and used against me . what are your thoughts on this jason ,i would like to know
Have you considered a lavalier mike for better audio?
Yep. Just got one actually, but I already have prerecorded videos loaded up in the queue without the mic. Stay tuned and thanks for watching.
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One of the toughest knives for the money is Hultafors GK Heavy Duty for $15. Probably right up there with a Mora Garberg but at a fraction of the price. No reason to not have a few laying around everywhere.
Full tang knives are key. Are you a fan of the karambit for quick deployment and using as a close combat tool while being tackled or when gun deployment is too slow or not an available option? Like the kabar is used by LE.
*I have a Bastenelli karambit as a back up edc option.
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